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Toshiba TECRA M2, User Manual

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Tecra M2 Series 
User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖

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 199

 in this guide. 

®

PMAD00023010
08/04

Summary of Contents for TECRA M2

Page 1: ...eed assistance 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 199 in this guide PMAD00023010 08 04 ...

Page 2: ...ED 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 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 copies of all the data stored on the ...

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

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

Page 5: ...the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...

Page 6: ...te to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also beinstalledusing an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to cert...

Page 7: ...chnology and is compliant to TheIEEE802 11StandardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interf...

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

Page 9: ...mpecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz f...

Page 10: ...tielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la présente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse m...

Page 11: ...e potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be ...

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

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

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

Page 15: ...Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France...

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

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

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

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

Page 20: ...ore information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wir...

Page 21: ...oduct specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devi...

Page 22: ...hall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identif...

Page 23: ...f mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the o...

Page 24: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Page 25: ...ains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it foryour futurereference In case ofany trouble with this model please contactyour nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than...

Page 26: ...Y DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HER...

Page 27: ...cense TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Secure Digital and SD are trademarks xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to envir...

Page 28: ... a place to work 41 Creating a computer friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the battery 52 Turning on the computer 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer s features and specifications 54 ...

Page 29: ...limitations 62 Using a keyboard 63 Connecting a keyboard 63 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a mouse 64 Connecting a local printer 64 Connecting a USB printer 65 Connecting a parallel printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 67 Connecting external speakers or headphones 68 Connecting an external microphone 68 Using an expansion device...

Page 30: ...keys 94 Function keys 94 Windows special keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 97 Using the TouchPad 98 Control buttons 99 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device 99 Using the TOSHIBA Console button 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu 102 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 102 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 103 Saving ...

Page 31: ... Shut down 119 Using Hibernation 122 Using Standby 124 Toshiba s online resources 127 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 128 Toshiba s energy saver design 128 Running the computer on battery power 129 Battery Notice 129 Charging the batteries 130 Charging the RTC battery 130 Monitoring battery power 132 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 134 Changing the main battery 135 Taking care of your battery ...

Page 32: ...152 Transferring files 152 Getting help transferring files 152 Setting up for communications 153 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 154 Connecting your computer to a network 154 Toshiba s online resources 158 An overview of using the Internet 158 The Internet 158 The World Wide Web 158 Internet Service Providers 159 Connecting to the Internet 159 Surfing the Internet 160 Internet features 16...

Page 33: ...sing passwords in Windows 182 Setting user level passwords 183 Using an instant user level password 184 Using a power on user level password 185 Setting a power on user level password 185 Creating a user token on an SD memory card 187 Deleting a power on user level password 187 Deleting a user token on an SD memory card 188 Using the power on user level password 188 Using a supervisor password 189...

Page 34: ...The Windows operating system is not working 202 Using Startup options to fix problems 203 Internet problems 204 The Windows XP operating system can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 206 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 207 Memory problems 209 Power and the batteries 210 Keyboard problems 211 Display problems 212 Disk dr...

Page 35: ...ppendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 237 Getting Started 238 Starting ConfigFree 238 ConfigFree Utilities 239 Connectivity Doctor 239 Search for Wireless Devices 242 Profile Settings 244 Quick Connect 246 Using the Automatic Switch 249 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 250 Glossary 251 Index 265 ...

Page 36: ...o perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location Your system comes with the Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft b...

Page 37: ... system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop w...

Page 38: ...ess of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a poten...

Page 39: ...cates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media if applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microso...

Page 40: ...ams to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If you need further assistance on page 223 ...

Page 41: ...s designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation and ...

Page 42: ...nts or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals If you spill liquid into the computer turn off the computer unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your network administrator Refer to If you need further assistance on page 223 for more inform...

Page 43: ... external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper h...

Page 44: ...he back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Prope...

Page 45: ... typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedul...

Page 46: ... LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Other precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is u...

Page 47: ...oard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive 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 Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large ...

Page 48: ...k and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 55 before a...

Page 49: ...use See Connecting a mouse on page 64 Connect a full size keyboard See Using a keyboard on page 63 Connect an external monitor See Using external display devices on page 59 Connect a local printer See Connecting a local printer on page 64 Install PC Cards See Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 85 For more information on installing specific devices see Connecting Other External Devices on page...

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

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

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

Page 53: ...agement settings and features used Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display...

Page 54: ...sible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and icons d...

Page 55: ...oad automatically When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Setting up your software The name 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 Wizar...

Page 56: ...nection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or the Internet via a Local Area Network A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking...

Page 57: ...ting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer or other peripheral devices For more information see Connecting a local printer on page 64 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is of...

Page 58: ...own when connected to a domain server instead Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 99 Closing the display panel When you are finished shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while ...

Page 59: ...es to one of two available video ports A television via the S video port A video display device such as a video projection unit via the S video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Connect a television video projector monitor or other display device to your computer and then configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting The following sections describe ...

Page 60: ...ways use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the S video port Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the S video port you ll need to purchase an S video cable 1 Conn...

Page 61: ... on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer below Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneo...

Page 62: ...pply or OK For more information on switching the display output see Display modes on page 233 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes y...

Page 63: ... set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using a keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach a USB keyboard to a USB port or a serial keyboard to an optional Advanced Port Replicator III See your Toshiba sales representative for more information Connecting a keyboard To connect a USB keyboard gently push the keyboard cable in...

Page 64: ... III See your Toshiba sales representative for more information Connecting a mouse To connect a USB mouse gently push the keyboard cable into the USB port To connect a serial mouse gently push the mouse cable into the serial port of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III Connecting a local printer Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when conn...

Page 65: ...ter cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store Connecting a USB printer These instructions assume you have a USB printer consult the document that came with your printer to verify the connection type To connect the printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one ...

Page 66: ...Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 1...

Page 67: ...rnal diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 68: ...able from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled For more information on using headphones or external speakers see Using external speakers or headphones on page 148 Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes equipped with an internal micropho...

Page 69: ...connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With ...

Page 70: ...replaced it is recommended that you use only compatible memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 Installing memory modules Additional memory modules can be installed in your computer There are two memory expansion slots...

Page 71: ...boot when the primary slot is vacant Toshiba recommends installing a memory module in the secondary slot prior to removing and installing a memory module in the primary slot due to the ease of installation Primary memory module installation requires significant computer disassembly and reassembly If you are uncomfortable with this please contact your Toshiba sales representative for a service prof...

Page 72: ... remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down remove the battery and locate the memory module cover to the memory slot Locating the sample memory module cover 5 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory module cover then remove the memory module cover Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them l...

Page 73: ...ule touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 8 Holding the memory module at an angle by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the sock...

Page 74: ...ctors may cause memory access problems 10 Replace the cover slot and the screw 11 Turn the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory Removing a memory module from the secondary slot If you need to remove a secondary memory module 1 Complete steps 1 5 in Installing a memory module in the secondary slot to shut down the computer and ...

Page 75: ...the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds then turn the power on again 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops up partially ...

Page 76: ... Toshiba recommends installing a memory module in the secondary slot first due to the ease of installation before removing and installing a memory module in the primary slot If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command See Turning off the computer on page 57 2 Unplug the computer Installing a memory modu...

Page 77: ... 8 375 ver 2 3 Removing the sample retaining screw 6 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to the right and open the display panel 7 Insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace Removing the sample keyboard brace ...

Page 78: ...eyboard rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest Rotating the sample keyboard 10 Remove the retaining screw and the metal brace Place the screw in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later 11 Remove the existing memory module from the slot by pulling the clips away from the memory module Place the module in antistatic packaging and store it in a safe place Removing the sampl...

Page 79: ... The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Installing the sample memory module in the primary slot 14 Replace the metal brace and the screw 15 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer seat the keyboard and secure it with the two screws 16 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches 17 Install the battery pack 18 Tu...

Page 80: ...rt a honeycomb piece of plastic that reinforces the Slim SelectBay for travel Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer ...

Page 81: ...topped it is safe to remove it 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay release toward the back of the computer Unlatching the sample Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay out of the computer Sliding out the sample module If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay ...

Page 82: ... in your computer you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive or you can add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command See Turning off the computer on page 57 2 Unplug the computer See Changing the main battery on page 135 3 C...

Page 83: ...the sample hard drive bay cover 7 Lift the hard drive bay cover to expose the hard drive 8 Release the hard drive from the hard drive connector by grasping the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard drive sliding the it to the left side of the computer Sliding the sample hard drive out of the hard drive bay 9 Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay ...

Page 84: ...ives 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Lifting the sample hard drive out of the hard drive bay 10 Install the new hard drive by placing the drive into the hard drive bay Placing the sample hard drive into of the hard drive bay 11 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive connector ...

Page 85: ...drive into the computer 13 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 Inserting and removing PC Cards Your computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type III cards You can install just o...

Page 86: ...ps below Hot swap the card choose this method if there is already a PC Card in slot you wish to use Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card stops it is safe to remove it Follow the steps below 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer If you are hot swapping a PC Card see Removing a PC Card on page 87 steps 3 through 5 2 In...

Page 87: ...re icon on the System tray After the PC Card stops it is safe to remove it 2 Locate the PC Card eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push the button in to remove the PC Card Press the sample PC card eject butto...

Page 88: ...puter To insert an SD card turn the card so that the connector metal area faces down then push the card in the slot until it locks in place If Windows does not recognize an inserted SD card remove and insert it again To remove an SD card press the card inward to release it and the card will pop out slightly The green light on the front of the computer will glow when the card is being accessed Do n...

Page 89: ...rporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port uses an RJ 11 jack to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug o...

Page 90: ...ee Setting up for communications on page 153 Using the i LINK port The i LINK port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate up to 400 mega bits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to the i LINK port In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for de...

Page 91: ...t restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them i...

Page 92: ...if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 119 to learn more about Standby The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its s...

Page 93: ...The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light next to the caps lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl a...

Page 94: ... and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample fu...

Page 95: ...the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint II button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Start key Applica...

Page 96: ...u type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift 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 arro...

Page 97: ...ntrol mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the AccuPoint II pointing device Sample AccuPoint II buttons AccuPoint II pointing device Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen To move the cursor gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Primary button Performs the same functi...

Page 98: ...rsor 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 yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen mo...

Page 99: ...rogram s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device The Dual Pointing Device consisting of the AccuPoint II and TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable Dual Point setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties w...

Page 100: ...is gives you quick access to some common functions You can change the function of this button so that it performs other operations if you desire Sample TOSHIBA Console To reprogram the TOSHIBA Console button 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Toshiba Controls This displays the Toshiba Controls Properties dialog box 3 Select the box under the TOSHIBA Console ...

Page 101: ...SHIBA Console button To assign a custom program choose Select your program and enter the appropriate information for the program or select Browse to find the program 5 Click OK twice when finished Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of a file that is associated with the program you want to use To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you...

Page 102: ...gram group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example Wordpad Wordpad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer displays your computer s conte...

Page 103: ...e right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 6 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 7 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 In the right part of the window double click Wordpad or wordpad exe The operating system opens Wordpad To close the...

Page 104: ...full file path if you know the program s location Then click OK If you don t know the location click Browse In the Browse dialog box enter the file name for example wordpad exe and select the drive to search When the operating system has found the file click Open HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list ...

Page 105: ...see What to do when the battery alarm sounds on page 134 Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a doc...

Page 106: ...em supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional...

Page 107: ... the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a local printer on page 64 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the op...

Page 108: ...video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive If a DVD ROM drive or mul...

Page 109: ...ng from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum CD and DVD performance it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs and DVD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is t...

Page 110: ...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 Eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your e...

Page 111: ...er 2 3 Pressing the sample eject button To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray HINT The drive will not open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample drive tray fully extended ...

Page 112: ... could lose data If the disc is dusty clean it as described in DVD ROM or multi function drive problems on page 216 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Positioning the disc in the sample drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray If you insert the disc...

Page 113: ...h the computer turned on 1 Press the Eject button on the drive If the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the co...

Page 114: ... the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before i...

Page 115: ...network Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Using SD cards If you do not already have a SD card inserted in the computer you may do so following the procedures outlined in Inserting an SD card on page 88...

Page 116: ...ng an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB port An external USB keyboard or a USB mouse connects to the USB port A serial mouse connects to the serial port of the optional Advanced Port Replicator III For more information on connecting these and other co...

Page 117: ...r around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Slide the PC Card lock located underneath the PC Card slots to secure your PC Cards in place 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now sec...

Page 118: ...an gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display pan...

Page 119: ... This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a...

Page 120: ... again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were using For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button and then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Holding Shift while the Turn Off computer Window...

Page 121: ... Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shut Down to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to the action you want to occur when you close the LCD panel Sample system power mod...

Page 122: ...nformation the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of t...

Page 123: ...ower button Set thisoption toHibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set thisoption toHibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 Click OK again then close the Control Panel The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option setting...

Page 124: ...he computer in memory so that when you power on the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it i...

Page 125: ... amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility ...

Page 126: ...y mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel For more information about the Power Saver utility see PC Diagnostic Tool on page 178 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by cl...

Page 127: ...ba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 224 ...

Page 128: ...ergy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see ...

Page 129: ... system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module f...

Page 130: ... allow the battery to recharge The main battery light glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leav...

Page 131: ... low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery connect the computer and leave it powered on for 24 hours It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hiberna...

Page 132: ...ttery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations You can moni...

Page 133: ... discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will 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 r...

Page 134: ...e your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start then Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the follow...

Page 135: ...ort circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position toward the center of the computer slide it towards the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery Sample battery release latch ...

Page 136: ...diately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 139 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 9 Reset t...

Page 137: ...harge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is ...

Page 138: ...turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC pow...

Page 139: ...The computer s main battery is a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a c...

Page 140: ...options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles Using one of these modes lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also s...

Page 141: ...ously to display the power usage pop up window Sample Power usage profile pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage profile The power usage profile for battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback and Presentation The default power usage profile under AC power is Full Power 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are ...

Page 142: ...es the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 80 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time ...

Page 143: ...stem 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 Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop feature...

Page 144: ...ially displayed on your Windows XP operating system desktop include Recycle Bin Holds files you ve 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 it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft Web browser that provides access to the Inte...

Page 145: ...o use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Sample Windows XP Start menu For answers to common questions click Start then click Help and Support to open the Windows XP on...

Page 146: ...o desktop icons You can access these icons quickly and conveniently at any time as they are not covered by the windows of other executing programs Before you may add icons to the Quick Launch toolbar you must activate it Right click on the Taskbar On the Toolbars submenu select Quick Launch To add an icon to the Quick Launch toolbar click the icon and drag it to the Quick Launch toolbar To activat...

Page 147: ...orm Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typic...

Page 148: ... CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external spe...

Page 149: ...d wave file is the format for storing sound in files in Windows TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone To record sounds using the microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the external microphone jack located on the right side of the computer 2 Click Start point to Programs Acc...

Page 150: ...ded click the Play button 8 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder 3 In the Sound Recorder window click Ed...

Page 151: ... Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The CD begins to play 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...

Page 152: ...ization program and the computer s parallel port Transferring files You can transfer files to another computer using your infrared port or with an adapter cable To transfer files through the parallel port you need an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished t...

Page 153: ...puter s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Sta...

Page 154: ... and Windows XP documentation 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 89 Connecting your computer to ...

Page 155: ...dditional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts ...

Page 156: ...g system or your network administrator Using the Wi Fi module The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations Wireless fidelity Wi Fi refers to any type of 802 11 network With an integrat...

Page 157: ...figure the settings as required Using the optional Bluetooth module Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables Bluetooth uses the 2 45 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range through walls and fl...

Page 158: ...ternet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or ...

Page 159: ... 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 may need A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you fi...

Page 160: ...b address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers ma...

Page 161: ...ll the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to...

Page 162: ...tain certain system details set additional options and change default values The Toshiba utilities are Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility PC Diagnostic Tool Echo Canceller TOSHIBA IP Phone Each of these utilities is described in this chapter ...

Page 163: ...esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys that perform preassigned operations known as hot keys For more information see Hot Keys on page 228 You can...

Page 164: ... Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to a...

Page 165: ...ciated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desire...

Page 166: ...r These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup li...

Page 167: ...re configuration management tool available through Windows It lets you view general system settings and specify the display boot priority keyboard USB LAN CPU device configuration and parallel printer options for your computer To set the IRQ I O Address and DMA channel for communication ports use the Windows Device Manager If the supervisor password is set and you log onto the computer with the us...

Page 168: ...guration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode press Fn F5 CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes...

Page 169: ...ve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system Keyboard Allows you to enable disable the Wake on...

Page 170: ...alog box you can choose which profile to use change settings for each profile or create your own custom profiles To access Power Saver Properties 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box You may also access the Power Saver Pro...

Page 171: ... Life settings Any options that you change become the default settings when you exit the program You don t have to restart your system before they become default settings TOSHIBA Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration 1 Click Start then Control P...

Page 172: ...le TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service tab options 4 Under the SelectBay Service tab you can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay Sample Bay Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 69 ...

Page 173: ...tion you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Advanced Port Replicator III Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility allows you to set a user level password in TOSHIBA Console or in System Setup 1 Press the Toshiba Console button and click on Security 2 Click the User Password icon ...

Page 174: ...lity Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options 3 Click Set 4 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 5 Click Set 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice Click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file 7 Click OK to exit ...

Page 175: ...m in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen ...

Page 176: ...uiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the ...

Page 177: ...y Cards Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click SD Memory Card The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 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 you...

Page 178: ...n 6 Click the Start menu To create a bootable SD with the From image file option requires a third party application PC Diagnostic Tool Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click PC...

Page 179: ...peaker output and microphone input when using TOSHIBA IP Phone For more information about TOSHIBA IP Phone see TOSHIBA IP Phone on page 180 1 While using TOSHIBA IP Phone click the icon on the tasktray 2 Point to Echo Canceller and select ON 3 Adjust the Speaker and Mic levels accordingly You can click the Expand button to view all the options ...

Page 180: ... messages while talking Check your buddies current state Communications with Gphone Buddy Service Only Notify your buddies of your current state Communications with Gphone Buddy Service Only To launch this application click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Realtime Communication and then IP Phone You can select P2P Mode or Buddy Service Mode In P2P Mode you can call an IP Phone using the IP address or c...

Page 181: ... You can communicate using the computer name if the calling party and the called party are on the same subnet The computer name must also be unique on the subnet In Buddy Service Mode you need to sign up for the Gphone Buddy Service at http www gphoneonline com ...

Page 182: ...s in Windows Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on the computer An instant user level password that secures your open programs and files when you need to leave the computer temporarily...

Page 183: ...sword as well If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you ve set a hard disk drive master password Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the hard drive Setting user level passwords Setting password lets you leave ...

Page 184: ...our system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and don t want to turn off the computer 1 Press and hold Fn then press F1 The screen goes blank 2 To return to work move the Dual Pointing Device or press a key On the logon screen select a user 3 For the selected user If you have not registered a Windows user password press Enter If you have registered ...

Page 185: ...og into Windows you will be asked for this password This password will also be required to bring the machine out of the instant security mode that Fn F1 places the machine into Using a power on user level password A power on password prevents other users from accessing your computer Setting a power on user level password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Sta...

Page 186: ... on user level password 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The TOSHIBA Console Security screen appears Sample TOSHIBA Console Security window 3 Click the User Password icon This opens the TOSHIBA Password utility Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options ...

Page 187: ... a text file 8 Click OK to exit Creating a user token on an SD memory card You may use an SD Memory Card as an access token inserting it in lieu of a user password when one is requested To create a token insert the formatted SD Memory Card and click Create Deleting a power on user level password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities then ...

Page 188: ... to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the system turns off automatically If you ve forgotten your passwo...

Page 189: ...you set the same password 4 To enter System Setup and reset your password press Y To remove your password press N It will no longer be registered Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities then click...

Page 190: ...rvisor password 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The TOSHIBA Console Security screen appears Sample TOSHIBA Console Security window 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon This opens the TOSHIBA Password utility Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options ...

Page 191: ...t file 8 Click OK to exit Creating a supervisor token on an SD memory card You may use an SD Memory Card as an access token inserting it in lieu of a supervisor password when one is requested To create a token insert the formatted SD Memory Card and click Create Deleting a supervisor password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities then cli...

Page 192: ...prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you s...

Page 193: ...to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the hard drive To register a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appe...

Page 194: ... user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to...

Page 195: ... sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk To register master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 H...

Page 196: ...s do not match an error message appears Repeat step 6 and step 7 to enter the password again 8 Press End to save the change 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change press Y Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and pre...

Page 197: ...ur change press Y Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup HINT You must delete the hard disk drive master password before you can delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until t...

Page 198: ...the master password and press Enter 6 If you want to delete the master password leave the space blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered The user password will also display as Not Registered 7 Press End to save the change 8 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change press Y ...

Page 199: ...likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing...

Page 200: ...turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you s...

Page 201: ...ns You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Res...

Page 202: ...tinue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message ap...

Page 203: ...tup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Ser...

Page 204: ...dress I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing ...

Page 205: ...e is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a probl...

Page 206: ...tem resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to by...

Page 207: ...lving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 207 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about cha...

Page 208: ...g the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance a...

Page 209: ...nager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instr...

Page 210: ...ght does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does ...

Page 211: ...the power options using the Power Saver utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or noth...

Page 212: ...er key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display o...

Page 213: ...of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not...

Page 214: ...your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Pr...

Page 215: ...s 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click...

Page 216: ... metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another disk...

Page 217: ...htened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the c...

Page 218: ...the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the docu...

Page 219: ...hine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device ...

Page 220: ...off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not...

Page 221: ...the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local printer on page 64 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing anot...

Page 222: ...ld be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy ...

Page 223: ...your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user...

Page 224: ...rom whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a T...

Page 225: ... the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com M...

Page 226: ...y Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 o...

Page 227: ...sarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E Gm...

Page 228: ...indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Instant password security 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 For more information about the instant password see Using an instant user level password on page 184 F1 ...

Page 229: ...rd The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security 1 Press Fn then press F1 The screen goes blank 2 Move the AccuPoint II or press a key On the displayed screen select a user 3 For the selected user If you have not registered a Windows user password press Enter If you have registered a Windows user password type the password and press Enter The desktop displays For t...

Page 230: ...les that can be selected are Full Power Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback and Presentation Sample power usage profiles The default profiles in Windows XP for AC power is Full Power only The default profile in Windows XP for Battery power is Normal The properties of each profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility For more information see PC Diagnostic Tool on page 178 ...

Page 231: ...he computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information on Standby mode see Using Standby on page 124 ...

Page 232: ...is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 122 ...

Page 233: ...ultaneously External device only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the s...

Page 234: ...es are Bluetooth enabled This enables the optional Bluetooth module See Using the optional Bluetooth module on page 157 The optional Bluetooth module must be installed in your computer to function Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Fn This hot key enables disables the Dual Pointing Device To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device on page 99 Sample disable and ...

Page 235: ...ns 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 Spacebar This hot key toggles the resolution between SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 and SXGA 1400 x 1050 if supported F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 236: ...rsal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 237: ...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 239 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more inform...

Page 238: ...000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on ...

Page 239: ...e your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles ...

Page 240: ...ter over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample viewing device information ...

Page 241: ...to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay onthetask tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view ahistory of log files or delet...

Page 242: ...ces that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wire...

Page 243: ...reen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth device ...

Page 244: ...can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings...

Page 245: ... you want to create 6 Enter any optional comments if desired 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 8 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 9 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 10 Under Execute this program after switching click the B...

Page 246: ...and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens...

Page 247: ... is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK The default connection setting is for Ad ...

Page 248: ... connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wire...

Page 249: ...tween wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears 3 Ch...

Page 250: ...s detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer conne...

Page 251: ...llowing acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 252: ...deral Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language 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...

Page 253: ...e of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocesso...

Page 254: ...re used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer This term originates from the bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk d...

Page 255: ...es one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control button u...

Page 256: ...en window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a com...

Page 257: ...mmunications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An ...

Page 258: ...for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determi...

Page 259: ...e the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized w...

Page 260: ...ical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and h...

Page 261: ...n computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows NT P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission o...

Page 262: ... also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memor...

Page 263: ...vides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows ...

Page 264: ...ty A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communicatio...

Page 265: ...ting 64 alarms 134 assign keys Fn esse 165 audio wav files 147 B backing up files 91 basics keyboard 93 battery alarms 134 caring for 137 changing 135 charge does not last 211 charging 57 130 charging before use 48 conserving power 140 disposal 139 light 52 lock 135 monitoring power 132 not charging 210 power usage hot key 141 power usage mode 230 real time clock RTC 129 release 135 removing 136 u...

Page 266: ...nnection set up 155 conserving power 140 control buttons 99 critical applications 3 D desktop major features 143 desktop icons 144 Device Manager 207 checking properties 208 disabling a device 208 devices external display 59 disc positioning 112 Disk Defragmenter 215 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 215 missing files trouble accessing a disk 214 running slow 215 diskette drive 67 cannot ins...

Page 267: ... 215 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 107 file names 106 file backing up 91 files printing 107 saving 105 Fn key emulation 63 Fn esse program 163 starting 163 using to assign keys 165 Fn esse program 163 assigning a key 163 using drag and drop 164 function keys 94 H hard disk drive changing 82 installing 82 Master password 192 password 183 passw...

Page 268: ...t found 204 internet connecting to 159 features 160 surfing 160 uploading and downloading files 161 internet service providers 159 IRQ Interrupt Request 206 ISPs 159 K key assign 165 changing 167 direct assign 166 popup 166 removing 167 key assignment viewing existing 166 key assignments changing or removing existing 167 keyboard caps lock key 93 character keys 93 connecting to Advanced Port Repli...

Page 269: ...tworking wireless 154 O optional devices LapLink cable 152 P password 182 creating 183 deleting a supervisor 192 hard disk drive 183 power on 182 183 supervisor set up 185 189 supervisor level 183 types 182 183 user level 182 183 password security 228 passwords instant using 184 PC Card checklist 219 CIS Card Information Structure 218 computer stops working 220 configuring 88 errors 220 hot swappi...

Page 270: ...when PC Card inserted 220 computer will not power up 201 contacting Toshiba 224 corrupted damaged data files 215 Device Manager 207 disabling a device 208 disk drive is slow 215 display is blank 212 DVD ROM or multi function drive tray does not eject 217 external display not working 214 external keyboard not working 212 external monitor 212 faulty memory 209 hardware conflict 205 206 hardware conf...

Page 271: ... Cards 87 SD cards 88 RJ 11 modem jack connecting telephone cable 90 Run dialog box 103 S safety disposing of batteries 139 icons 38 precautions 46 saving files 105 screen 55 blank 212 does not look normal flickers 213 SCSI adapters 88 SD card 88 inserting 88 removing 88 secondary button 98 99 security password 182 setting hard disk drive passwords 192 setting up adding memory 70 computer 71 76 co...

Page 272: ...es 225 Toshiba Accessories information 39 Toshiba online resources 127 Toshiba utilities HW Setup 167 Toshiba s online resources 158 transferring files 152 transferring information between computers 152 travel conserving power 140 turning off the computer 57 119 U Universal Resource Locator URL 147 USB 90 attaching a keyboard 63 64 diskette drive 67 port connection 67 user password 192 using a fil...

Page 273: ...ne Help 145 146 Start button 143 taskbar 147 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 204 Help and Support 204 problem solving 202 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 154 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 154 wrists positioning 45 ...

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