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Page 1: ...ite 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 162 in this guide Satellite U300 U305 SeriesUser sGuide ...

Page 2: ...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 data please...

Page 3: ...dance 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 the...

Page 4: ...r 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 to a compat...

Page 5: ...on 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 should ever decide to...

Page 6: ...ignated 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 connected together...

Page 7: ...om 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 allocated as...

Page 8: ...itter 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 Canada The installer of this ra...

Page 9: ... use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 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 inter...

Page 10: ...esist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low pow...

Page 11: ...ce class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens license...

Page 12: ...ur computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer m...

Page 13: ...egistrements 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 nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please cont...

Page 14: ...al technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Channels 36 40...

Page 15: ...radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the ...

Page 16: ...egions 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 Zealand Norwa...

Page 17: ...cept in the countries regions in the following table An adhoc mode 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 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy...

Page 18: ...ds 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 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TO...

Page 19: ...andards 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 the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless techn...

Page 20: ...statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Taiwan Art...

Page 21: ... frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical de...

Page 22: ...wing restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a HD DVD CD DVD ...

Page 23: ... drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 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 24: ...FORMATION 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 OMISSIONS ...

Page 25: ...Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA Blueto...

Page 26: ...a place to work 37 Creating a computer friendly environment 37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 ...

Page 27: ...56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display 58 Using an external keyboard 58 Using a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 60 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 60 Turning off the computer 61 Options for turning off the computer 61 Using the Shut Down command 64 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 66 ...

Page 28: ...ing a program using the Start Search field 80 Saving your work 80 Printing your work 82 Backing up your work 83 Restoring your work 83 Using the optical drive 83 Optical drive components 84 Media control buttons 85 Inserting a compact disc 85 Playing an audio CD 87 Playing optical media 88 Creating a CD DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring ...

Page 29: ...ng a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 104 Safety precautions 104 Maintaining your battery 105 Disposing of used batteries 106 Traveling tips 107 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 108 Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around the desktop 109 Setting up for communications 111 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 112 Connecting your computer to a network 113 An ove...

Page 30: ...4 Removing memory media 124 Using the i LINK port 125 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 126 TOSHIBA Assist 127 Connect 128 Secure 129 Protect Fix 130 Optimize 131 Setting passwords 132 Using an instant password 132 Using a supervisor password 133 Using a user password 134 Deleting a user password 135 TOSHIBA Security Assist 136 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 138 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 139 TO...

Page 31: ...g Goes Wrong 162 Problems that are easy to fix 162 Problems when you turn on the computer 163 The Windows operating system is not working 166 Using Startup options to fix problems 166 Internet problems 167 The Windows operating system can help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyb...

Page 32: ... offices 192 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key functions 198 Volume Mute 199 Password security 200 Power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Display modes 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 C...

Page 33: ...HS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy...

Page 34: ...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 guide This gu...

Page 35: ...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 highlight other ...

Page 36: ...m Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its 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 the Toshiba We...

Page 37: ...at is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers ...

Page 38: ... part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these ...

Page 39: ... a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turn...

Page 40: ... has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter yo...

Page 41: ...Customer rights under the Toshiba 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 40 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 47 Connect a mouse ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back 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 and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hand...

Page 44: ...age 101 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 light glows blue After that the battery will be completely charged and ...

Page 45: ...omputer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small ...

Page 46: ...e examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light...

Page 47: ...e 40 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module and the su...

Page 48: ...f only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connect...

Page 49: ...he memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Memory module slot cover Front of computer Front of computer ...

Page 50: ...puter If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 53 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 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 insta...

Page 51: ... the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The me...

Page 52: ...ng the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 103 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If ...

Page 53: ... you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved The following screen may appear when you turn on the power If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boo...

Page 54: ...t of the slot Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws 5 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 103 6 Turn the computer right side up 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed...

Page 55: ...oing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction...

Page 56: ...ess 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 determine whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is ...

Page 57: ...evice you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously 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 holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This ...

Page 58: ...ideo device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your c...

Page 59: ...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 documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if...

Page 60: ... it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a di...

Page 61: ...r damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available ...

Page 62: ...ince Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less mai...

Page 63: ...the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs...

Page 64: ... menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button ...

Page 65: ...lose action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button in the Start menu 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Onc...

Page 66: ...t menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate 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 amount of time after which the computer auto...

Page 67: ...d to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to...

Page 68: ...ing If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Sleep The computer sa...

Page 69: ...ng the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the des...

Page 70: ...on to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you click the power button in the Start menu 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the comp...

Page 71: ...ish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 99 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 126 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 104 Cleaning the computer Keep liqui...

Page 72: ...more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer t...

Page 73: ...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 80 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 74: ...es 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 tur...

Page 75: ...ll 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 size keyboard Your computer s keyboard...

Page 76: ...of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot key functions on page 198 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...ng a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in 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 yo...

Page 79: ...k Windows Explorer 4 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 In the left part of the window under the Local Disk C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window ...

Page 80: ...ng files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should...

Page 81: ...box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 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 file a different name File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not suppor...

Page 82: ...HNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 60 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are cha...

Page 83: ...les can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrit...

Page 84: ...cated on the side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this Sample Illustration Optical drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful...

Page 85: ...ts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is ...

Page 86: ... on page 89 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 su...

Page 87: ... CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Th...

Page 88: ...he configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players...

Page 89: ...ving a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc a...

Page 90: ...e outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with ...

Page 91: ... a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides pow...

Page 92: ...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 battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 105 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replic...

Page 93: ...ttery 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 information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to...

Page 94: ...ty 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 discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and h...

Page 95: ...ed and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being 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 ...

Page 96: ... main battery on page 101 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 Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light Battery light Hard ...

Page 97: ... 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 Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an opti...

Page 98: ...Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 Config...

Page 99: ...er is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describ...

Page 100: ...d each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three power plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but ...

Page 101: ...o damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your co...

Page 102: ...the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock ...

Page 103: ...atch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery rele...

Page 104: ...amage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To...

Page 105: ...s 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 blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power i...

Page 106: ...attery 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 charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be...

Page 107: ...g 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 accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before us...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...w 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 including 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 th...

Page 110: ...bar 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 the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icon...

Page 111: ...ermine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound 2 Click Phone and Modem Options The Location Information dialog box displays 3 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 4 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 5 Make a note ...

Page 112: ...rea network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 1...

Page 113: ... a computer system failure Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your comput...

Page 114: ... LAN port When your computer starts the Windows operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance ...

Page 115: ...ation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 182 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some ...

Page 116: ...equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet...

Page 117: ...The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar...

Page 118: ... computer s internal microphone available on certain models or an optional external microphone You can play sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 If you want ...

Page 119: ...akers 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 adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Web Cam Available on certain models You...

Page 120: ...he PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer You mayfirstneed to removethe card slot protector befor...

Page 121: ...r If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Locate the PC Card eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC C...

Page 122: ...an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 2 Insert the ExpressCard Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon i...

Page 123: ...available on certain models supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit ...

Page 124: ... 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 Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the...

Page 125: ...e i LINK port The i LINK port on the front of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automati...

Page 126: ...ils set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA A...

Page 127: ... to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 128: ...s TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Available on certain models Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 129: ...129 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 130: ...Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 131: ... Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 132: ...Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer 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 deleted and then re entered after the supervi...

Page 133: ...not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access 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...

Page 134: ...or Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a super...

Page 135: ... and then enter it again to verify 4 Click Set 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 6 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 ...

Page 136: ... of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting...

Page 137: ...security options you want to use when your system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Screen Saver Set up what you want your system to do when it comes back from the Windows screen saver Setting for resuming from standby or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display p...

Page 138: ... 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 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that ...

Page 139: ...nd set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enabl...

Page 140: ...All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is ...

Page 141: ... Hardware and Sound 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 cl...

Page 142: ...oshiba Hardware Setup screen General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Password Allows you to set a user password Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration I...

Page 143: ... configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your s...

Page 144: ...ars Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility right click the icon in the Notification Area and then click H...

Page 145: ...s located to the left of the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Close ...

Page 146: ...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 Notification Area or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen ...

Page 147: ...sibility 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 Use Fn StickyKey box 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Fingerprint Authentication Utility Available on certain models The fingerprint authentication utility available on certain...

Page 148: ...quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center 2 Click the Fingerprints topic in the Control Center Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard When Control Center is opened for the first time you must click Elevate administrative privileges on the main Control Center window before you can access most of the system set...

Page 149: ... reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeeded the reader successfully read or verified your fingerprint Failed to verify the user the fingerprint could not be matched Error reading fingerprint the finger was too far to the left or right Center your finger and swipe it again Error reading fingerprint the movement was skewed Swipe your finger again in a straight...

Page 150: ...ication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power on Security Options for power on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature In most configurations power on security is enabled automatically after the first user fingerprints are enrolled To disable enable power on security 1 Open t...

Page 151: ...in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power on security If you do not want to use a fingerprint for power on security but only for logon click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints The number of slots remaining is displayed in the enrollment wizard Control...

Page 152: ... these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings Opens the User Settings dialog containing user specific options for setting up the product Power on Security The memory of the fingerprint device is limited typical capacity is 21 fingerprints You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer start...

Page 153: ...eb page or dialog registration When the window is displayed again all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader Registered Web pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility s features and settings It is available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and s...

Page 154: ...egistration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These h...

Page 155: ...ration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Edit 6 Change the value of an item or delete the item 7 Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected regi...

Page 156: ...selected then click Remove 5 Click OK to make the changes permanent 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scra...

Page 157: ...wollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soil...

Page 158: ...e for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility ConfigFree All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and cr...

Page 159: ...n the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems ...

Page 160: ...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 and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you...

Page 161: ...a profile 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Page 162: ... all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Page 163: ...utton in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power b...

Page 164: ...olving a hardware conflict on page 168 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to se...

Page 165: ... the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out o...

Page 166: ...sily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as instal...

Page 167: ...lems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you se...

Page 168: ...ware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and dr...

Page 169: ... change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties includ...

Page 170: ...ven software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 53 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in...

Page 171: ... or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The 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 bat...

Page 172: ...puter or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 93 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the k...

Page 173: ... type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its pr...

Page 174: ...ize and then Display Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display pr...

Page 175: ...ot be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear ...

Page 176: ... correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with th...

Page 177: ...he computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This...

Page 178: ...in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card Express CardTM problems PC Cards or Express Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card or Express CardTM problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are ha...

Page 179: ...e PC Card or Express Card The operating system displays your PC Card s or Express Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card or Express Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Express Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Ma...

Page 180: ...s secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sh...

Page 181: ...he cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 111 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up...

Page 182: ... signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it mat...

Page 183: ... sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe 4 Enter PING 192 1...

Page 184: ...nd click Connect A message informs you that the selected network is not secure 4 Click Connect Anyway 5 The Windows operating system will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it ...

Page 185: ...perties 6 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options 2 Click Choose when to turn off the display 3 Select Never on When to turn off the display...

Page 186: ...e hard disk to a CD DVD or hard drive 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...

Page 187: ... 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 Follow these steps to create a Restore Point us...

Page 188: ...ll programs and save all open files 7 Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore 8 Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your compute...

Page 189: ...complete your backup For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up 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 ...

Page 190: ... a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a Restore Point 3 Install one item of hardware or software 4 Restart the Windows operating system 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make s...

Page 191: ...he number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be...

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Page 194: ...nch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions Mute Password security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Display switch Brightness control Wireless communication switch TouchPad switch Display resolution switch ...

Page 195: ...pointing device 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card using a ho...

Page 196: ...l utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 138 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 158 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information refer to Toshiba Hardware Setu...

Page 197: ...Cards appear and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Double click the Card for the application to be launched The associated application is launched Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 197 To use the Card Case 1 Move the cursor...

Page 198: ...drag it from the bottom row to the top row To disable a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row 5 To close the Card Case click the icon in the top right corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combinati...

Page 199: ...hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select ...

Page 200: ...e user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable security select To cancel select ...

Page 201: ...ugh the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Page 202: ... hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 68 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 203: ...rnation mode 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 66 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 204: ...simultaneously CRT External monitor only 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 To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the exter...

Page 205: ...ghtness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness ...

Page 206: ...enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To disable all...

Page 207: ... key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 56 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select ...

Page 208: ...olution or Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Page 209: ...n 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 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in ...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ... 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 213: ...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 214: ... 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 215: ... 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 the system are set up that is configured controll...

Page 216: ...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 hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the ...

Page 217: ...ulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its cap...

Page 218: ...r individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used f...

Page 219: ...tion of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 ca...

Page 220: ...an use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A ...

Page 221: ...llel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions s...

Page 222: ...y See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically...

Page 223: ...eft off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where...

Page 224: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 225: ...serving power 98 disposal 106 low charge 97 monitoring power 44 95 not charging 171 notification 98 power plan 201 power plan hot key 100 real time clock RTC 92 removing 101 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 46 start 110 C CD creating 88 playing an audio 87 CD using 83 character keys 75 charging the battery ...

Page 226: ...ed damaged data files 176 missing files trouble accessing a disk 175 running slow 176 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 176 cannot read a diskette 176 connecting 60 external connecting 60 display does not look normal flickers 174 external monitor not working 174 screen is blank 173 display device external 56 display output settings 57 display external adjusting 58 disposal information 25 dis...

Page 227: ... brightness 205 display modes 204 Hibernation mode 203 keyboard overlays 209 password security 200 power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 volume mute 199 zooming 209 hot key power plan 100 http 116 I i LINK port 125 icon 109 desktop 109 Internet Explorer 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 35 installation memory module 47 installing memory modules 47 mouse 58 instant passwords using 132 Intern...

Page 228: ...mouse utility 141 N network accessing 113 Dial Up Networking Wizard 113 networking wireless 115 Notification Area 110 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive problems 177 troubleshooting 177 other documentation 36 overlay keys 77 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user 134 supervisor set up 133 types 132 passwords instant using 132 setting 132 PC Card checklis...

Page 229: ...l display not working 174 external monitor 173 faulty memory 170 hardware conflict 168 high pitched noise 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 167 Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard not responding 164 missing files trouble accessing a disk 175 modem not receiving or transmitting 181 no sound 178 non system disk or disk error 165 PC Card 178 checklist 179 error occurs 180 hot swapping fails...

Page 230: ...leep 71 Startup menu problem solving 166 supervisor password deleting 134 supervisor password set up 133 T Taskbar 110 telephone line connecting to modem 112 television adjusting display 58 Toshiba registering computer 41 worldwide offices 192 TOSHIBA Assist 127 Toshiba Hardware Setup 142 Toshiba online resources 90 Toshiba utilities 126 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting DVD player general proble...

Page 231: ...231 Index Help and Support 168 problem solving 166 Windows operating system desktop 108 Windows Start menu 78 wireless networking 115 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 113 World Wide Web 116 www 116 ...

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