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Index

character keys

charging the battery

checking device properties

182

click

communications

network connection

121

set up

119

system resources

180

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

176

not accessing disk drives

175

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

175

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

122

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

117

major features

117

desktop exploration

116

desktop icons

117

Device Manager

181

checking properties

182

disabling a device

182

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

188

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

189

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

188

running slow

188

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

189

cannot read a diskette

189

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

186

external monitor not working

187

screen is blank

186

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

114

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

180

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

200

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

179

general hardware problem

179

non-system disk or disk error

176

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Page 1: ... 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 173 in this guide Tecra A9Series User sGuide Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ... 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 make periodic back up c...

Page 3: ...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 following measures Reorient...

Page 4: ... 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 compatible modular jack t...

Page 5: ... 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 permanently disco...

Page 6: ...plier 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 This precaution m...

Page 7: ...ates 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 primary users of t...

Page 8: ...ter 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 radi...

Page 9: ...ration in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or...

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

Page 11: ...quipment 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 licensed radio stations an...

Page 12: ... 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 mode is not availabl...

Page 13: ...cences 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 contact A R T http www...

Page 14: ...rt 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 44 48 Indoor Only...

Page 15: ...ature 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 radio standard by ...

Page 16: ...wing 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 Norway Peru Portugal Sin...

Page 17: ...ies 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 Japan Liechtenste...

Page 18: ...11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 11a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wi...

Page 19: ...nformation When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting...

Page 20: ...hnology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literatur...

Page 21: ...evice with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements T...

Page 22: ... of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The frequency bandwidth ...

Page 23: ...day 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Numb...

Page 24: ...serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without...

Page 25: ...NC 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 CONTAINED HEREIN OR...

Page 26: ...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 Bluetooth word mark and logos are ow...

Page 27: ... Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 28: ... the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display 68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 70 Turni...

Page 29: ...a 84 Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Start menu 85 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 86 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 87 Saving your work 87 Printing your work 89 Backing up your work 90 Restoring your work 91 Using the optical drive 91 Optical drive components 92 Inserting a compact disc 92 Playing an audio CD 94 Playing optical media 95 Creating a CD DVD 95 ...

Page 30: ... to set the Power Profile 108 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer 109 Inserting a charged battery 110 Taking care of your battery 112 Safety precautions 112 Maintaining your battery 113 Disposing of used batteries 114 Traveling tips 115 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 116 Exploring the desktop 116 Finding your way around the desktop 117 Setting up for ...

Page 31: ...Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 131 Inserting memory media 131 Removing memory media 132 Using the i LINK port 133 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 133 Chapter 5 Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect Fix 138 Optimize 139 TOSHIBA Application Installer 140 Setting passwords 141 Using an instant password 1...

Page 32: ...160 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 162 Fingerprint utility limitations 162 Fingerprint Enrollment 162 Fingerprint Logon 164 Power on Security 164 Control Center 165 Password Bank 167 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 171 Fingerprint reader limitations 172 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 173 Problems that are easy to fix 173 Problems when you turn on th...

Page 33: ...rking problems 197 DVD operating problems 200 Develop good computing habits 201 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba s worldwide offices 208 Appendix A Hot Keys 210 Volume Mute 210 Password security 210 Without a password 210 With...

Page 34: ... Power Cord Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 223 Profile Settings 228 ConfigFree SUMMIT 230 Quick Connect 234 Using the Automatic Switch 236 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 237 Glossary 238 Index 252 Downloaded from LpManual com Manua...

Page 35: ...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 will be detailed d...

Page 36: ...ure 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 guide introduces the...

Page 37: ...icates 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 helpful or educati...

Page 38: ...oshiba 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 Web site at pcsupport...

Page 39: ... 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 other than speaker...

Page 40: ...uter 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 instructions could...

Page 41: ...ontain 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 turned on or when an ...

Page 42: ...m 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 Select ...

Page 43: ...o register at that time you can either double click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devic...

Page 44: ...serted intothesocket toensurea secureelectrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger th...

Page 45: ...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 light on the indicator panel glows green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this...

Page 46: ...tion 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 green After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the...

Page 47: ... Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display ...

Page 48: ...ncrease the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features...

Page 49: ...operating system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Before adding...

Page 50: ...omputer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slo...

Page 51: ...ule slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Memory module slot cover Front of computer ...

Page 52: ...slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 54 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 installed in slot A 11 P...

Page 53: ... 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 memory module should be completely inserted into the socke...

Page 54: ...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 you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking to...

Page 55: ...e following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 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 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide...

Page 56: ...configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 50 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Available on certain models Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your ...

Page 57: ...copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disc drive is not w...

Page 58: ...ritable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery par...

Page 59: ...d leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays Sample Imag...

Page 60: ...y Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the re...

Page 61: ...g the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be sure you have sav...

Page 62: ...ve will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting refor...

Page 63: ... using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 57 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter The system will bo...

Page 64: ...ain models allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Devic...

Page 65: ...TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward...

Page 66: ...ght clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information see Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 215 Using external display devices Your c...

Page 67: ...hed and turned on 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached the last option is available on...

Page 68: ...ard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install th...

Page 69: ...ot support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 69 To connect a printer to your computer 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer i...

Page 70: ...inter Wizard 3 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 diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 71: ...e 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 for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to ...

Page 72: ...attery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby When starting up again the computer ret...

Page 73: ...sing If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For information on using Standby see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 77 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Use the following steps to turn off your computer Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when yo...

Page 74: ...ter shuts down completely 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 Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click on the Setup Action tab Sample Image Setup action settings screen 4 Select th...

Page 75: ...red you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light glows green If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the com...

Page 76: ...while connected to the AC power When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernati...

Page 77: ...an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want These options are set separately for how they operate wh...

Page 78: ...e several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Profiles on page 107 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 134 Caring for your computer This section gives...

Page 79: ...sk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For 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 loo...

Page 80: ...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 87 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 your software documen...

Page 81: ...recaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer...

Page 82: ...ulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer ...

Page 83: ...re called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Keys on page 210 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have...

Page 84: ... 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 control overlay on pr...

Page 85: ...Run dialog box Starting 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...

Page 86: ...expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 6 In the left part of the window under the 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 The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 In th...

Page 87: ...NT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list If you do not know the location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most i...

Page 88: ...y has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently worki...

Page 89: ...name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing y...

Page 90: ...different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows operating system on page 204 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may ...

Page 91: ...nd support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the dri...

Page 92: ... so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into t...

Page 93: ...g for CD or DVD discs on page 97 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 coul...

Page 94: ...CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring clo...

Page 95: ...hen Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD DVD If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc For example if it is a ...

Page 96: ...optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open t...

Page 97: ...a properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting...

Page 98: ...being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 99: ...d See easyguard toshiba com for detailed information Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and feature...

Page 100: ...ower For more information about Windows power plans see Power Profiles on page 107 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge ...

Page 101: ... Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the comput...

Page 102: ...e clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHEC...

Page 103: ...attery available on certain models if installed Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and...

Page 104: ...ashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Standby command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light On off light Bridge Media Adapter light Wireless indicator light Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 105: ...er battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the ...

Page 106: ...nation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then TOSHIBA Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors suc...

Page 107: ...r Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are r...

Page 108: ...ormation on setting the battery Power Profile see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 151 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause ser...

Page 109: ...move the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocki...

Page 110: ...th all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged batt...

Page 111: ...ce the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 109 6 Restart the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 112: ...t Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through th...

Page 113: ...If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being suppli...

Page 114: ...ied 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 illegal to dispos...

Page 115: ...mputer 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 using your computer ...

Page 116: ...an 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 Downloaded from LpManual ...

Page 117: ...t 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 the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows on...

Page 118: ...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 System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run conti...

Page 119: ...t name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 4 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 5 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 6 Make a ...

Page 120: ...ea 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 11...

Page 121: ... 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 computer For specific in...

Page 122: ... 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 and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and the...

Page 123: ...ork 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 197 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting fe...

Page 124: ...intain 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 browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to c...

Page 125: ...s 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 interests and ide...

Page 126: ...atures You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone 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 Us...

Page 127: ... headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play...

Page 128: ...lot 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 beforeyou caninse...

Page 129: ...emoved 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 Cards are ready to use ...

Page 130: ...he 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 in the System tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the s...

Page 131: ...ideo camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com To prevent damage to the media card and or Bridge Media Adapter slot remove the media card before you carry or move the computer Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to anot...

Page 132: ...ting 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 system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory...

Page 133: ...int reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of your computer s pointing device Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office can be time consuming With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all th...

Page 134: ... change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Do...

Page 135: ...allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize Downloaded f...

Page 136: ...Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 137: ...137 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 138: ...IBA 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 139: ...esse TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Toshiba Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 140: ...puter To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Downloaded from LpManual com Man...

Page 141: ... from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must ...

Page 142: ...s that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears Sample Image...

Page 143: ...or 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 instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later acces...

Page 144: ...edia of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 8 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 Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Delete 5 Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 145: ...e TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device Click...

Page 146: ...tor 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 enable HDD protection or sel...

Page 147: ...Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 203 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Fn esse or click the Hotkey Assignment icon ...

Page 148: ...is utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formattin...

Page 149: ...otable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility s...

Page 150: ...table SD card see TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility on page 149 for instructions 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu 6 Use the arrow keys to select the SD Floppy icon 7 Press the Enter key NOTE Download...

Page 151: ...n either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the system tray The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each power profile mode The...

Page 152: ... DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power profile 1 Select the profile ...

Page 153: ... of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad ON OFF You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device For information on these settings see Using the TouchPad on page 65 2 Adjust the settin...

Page 154: ... 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 Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are usin...

Page 155: ... Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediat...

Page 156: ...ms Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility or click the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key a...

Page 157: ...lick Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the appropriate box Sample Image TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service tab options Downloaded ...

Page 158: ...the Display Change Service tab you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator Sample Image Display Change Service tab options Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 159: ...ed above the keyboard To access Toshiba Button Controls 1 Click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Apply then click OK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 160: ...t 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 System tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears 2 Click Set Quiet ...

Page 161: ...y a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey bo...

Page 162: ...oftware or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Prote...

Page 163: ...ment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy wait for the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation the reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeeded the reader successfu...

Page 164: ...ion If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication 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 fo...

Page 165: ...button above it The button appears pressed 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...

Page 166: ...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 startup or create new finger...

Page 167: ...tration 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 select Settings User Set...

Page 168: ...ttings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displ...

Page 169: ...ms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional If the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the registration 4 The registration is replayed Editing an e...

Page 170: ...gistrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the following procedure 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete 3 Click Settings then Fingerpri...

Page 171: ...ctricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the reader with a lint free cloth Do not use de...

Page 172: ...s The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate ...

Page 173: ...ba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del ...

Page 174: ...mpletely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that...

Page 175: ...ere you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation th...

Page 176: ...ssing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 175 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adapt...

Page 177: ...ls on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your w...

Page 178: ...Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My I...

Page 179: ...rt 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to ...

Page 180: ...nnel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two ...

Page 181: ...s to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 181 Reconfigure the devi...

Page 182: ... a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager 4 To view the device s installed double click the device...

Page 183: ... computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 54 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 50 and making sure the module is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory mo...

Page 184: ...urning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 109 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try...

Page 185: ...ems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn F11 to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make s...

Page 186: ...several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 s...

Page 187: ...he external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your comp...

Page 188: ...pairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file syst...

Page 189: ...path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable d...

Page 190: ... optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM plus the CD formats CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewri...

Page 191: ...ert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows operating system PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation f...

Page 192: ...ropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC 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 Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base addr...

Page 193: ...o an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section ExpressCard problems ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices t...

Page 194: ...tem ExpressCard checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality control If another ExpressCard equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving ExpressCard problems Here are some common problems and their solu...

Page 195: ... the System tray 2 Select the item you wish to remove 3 Click Stop 4 Remove the device when prompted to do so 5 Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation mode on page...

Page 196: ...urn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will n...

Page 197: ...information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with...

Page 198: ...ection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Internet Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the compute...

Page 199: ...ireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be secure You can still however use the access point To use an access point without WEP encryption follow these steps 1 Right click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks 3 Select Allow me to connect to th...

Page 200: ...Checking device properties on page 182 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties 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 Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows...

Page 201: ...k Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver is highlighted 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list o...

Page 202: ...om a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with ...

Page 203: ...1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 3 Click Create a restore point and then click Next 4 In the Restore point description field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create 5 The Windows operating system creates the Rest...

Page 204: ... a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to CDs DVDs or hard drives An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal hard drive fails No additional software is required Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as ...

Page 205: ...osoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings for Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files 7 When you...

Page 206: ... necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installa...

Page 207: ...a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the complete detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center s...

Page 208: ...technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba s worldwide offices toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www to...

Page 209: ...lvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain ...

Page 210: ...ty Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn This hot key blanks the display Do...

Page 211: ...pears 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the On resume password protected check box 5 Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short ...

Page 212: ...wer profiles The properties of each power profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 151 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Sample Standby confirmation box For more informa...

Page 213: ...box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 214: ... display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously extended display mode Sample Image Display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increa...

Page 215: ...nabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device For more information on using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device see Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 64 Sample Image Disable and enable Toshiba Dual Pointing Device windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more...

Page 216: ...his hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn Space bar This hot key switches screen resolution Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 217: ...pply 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 218: ... information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 221 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wire...

Page 219: ...formation about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Networking and then ConfigFree Double ...

Page 220: ...onfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Bluetooth Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles S...

Page 221: ...r you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wire...

Page 222: ...nformation about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the prob...

Page 223: ...he wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the ConfigFree icon on the System tray S...

Page 224: ...computer icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of t...

Page 225: ... a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen NOTE Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 226: ...he mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and ...

Page 227: ... Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 228: ...ilarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page t...

Page 229: ...re capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this...

Page 230: ...tion about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentati...

Page 231: ...he SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon Select users Send inv...

Page 232: ...ge Sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users NOTE NOTE Downloaded fro...

Page 233: ...ble 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT...

Page 234: ...rojector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the ConfigFree icon on the System Tray 2 Use the pointing device to select the Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad Hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection ...

Page 235: ...ect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from th...

Page 236: ...particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the comp...

Page 237: ...witch SSID tab 4 Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is...

Page 238: ...S 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 239: ...itute 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 Memory Card Intern...

Page 240: ...ays 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 controller altern...

Page 241: ...isk 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 disk drives and ports...

Page 242: ...hat 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 controller A device that co...

Page 243: ...cal 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 disk at high speed...

Page 244: ...e 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 capabilities Other na...

Page 245: ...s 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 for long term storage...

Page 246: ...ou 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 cache LAN local area ...

Page 247: ...rsa 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 DVD drive that can...

Page 248: ... 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 such as modem fax mod...

Page 249: ...e 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 restart Synonymous...

Page 250: ...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 users are to ent...

Page 251: ...or 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 252: ...dicator light 46 103 charge not lasting 184 charging 44 46 conserving power 106 disposal 114 low charge 105 monitoring power 46 103 not charging 184 power profile 212 power profile hot key 108 real time clock RTC 100 removing 109 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 131 removing memory media 132 button power 49 58 start 118 C CD creating 95 playing an a...

Page 253: ...sktop icons 117 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 189 missing files trouble accessing a disk 188 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 189 cannot read a diskette 189 connecting 70 external connecting 70 display does not look normal flickers 186 external moni...

Page 254: ...n esse starting 147 Fn esse program 147 assigning a key 147 function keys 83 H hardware conflicts 179 resolving 181 headphones using 127 Help and Support Windows operating system 179 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 75 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 214 display modes 214 Hibernation mode 213 keyboard overlays 216 password security 210 power profile 212 Standby mode 212 volume mut...

Page 255: ...allation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem connecting to telephone line 120 determining COM port 119 problem solving 196 197 resetting port to default settings 119 upgrading 119 monitor 66 connecting 66 not working 186 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 121 Dial Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troub...

Page 256: ...annot insert diskette in drive 189 cannot read a diskette 189 changing display properties 187 checking device properties 182 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 192 195 computer will not power up 175 contacting Toshiba 207 corrupted damaged data files 189 Device Manager 181 disabling a device 182 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 186 external display not working 187 external monitor 186 fau...

Page 257: ...l flickers 186 secondary button 65 66 set up communications 119 setting up adding memory 49 computer 42 50 setting up a connection 122 sound problem solving 190 sounds recording 126 speakers using external 127 Standby mode 72 hot key 212 starting again from 78 start button 118 starting a program 85 Run dialog box 87 Windows Explorer 86 Windows Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down ...

Page 258: ...Device 64 Utilities 134 utilities Power Saver 151 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 124 Web sites 207 Wi Fi wireless networking 123 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Media Player icon 117 Windows Explorer 86 Windows operating system Help and Support 179 problem solving 177 Windows operating system desktop 116 Windows Start menu 85 wireless networking 123 Wizar...

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