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Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
process screen displays, select

Recovery of Factory Default

Software

and then click

Next

(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen

The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select

Recover to out-of-box state

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

Click

Next

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data
will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your
work to external media before proceeding (see

“Backing up

your work” on page 71

Summary of Contents for Z930-BT9300

Page 1: ... Web site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 127 in this guide Portégé Z930Series User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed 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...

Page 4: ...fined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously y...

Page 5: ...rations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment...

Page 6: ...fication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l o...

Page 7: ...re than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for re...

Page 8: ...hat of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 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 ...

Page 9: ...2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification sy...

Page 10: ...ration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor privé gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u...

Page 11: ...uence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France Vous pouvez contacter l Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications http www art telecom fr pour la procédure à suivre Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare ...

Page 12: ... Interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers...

Page 13: ...ls and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or ...

Page 14: ...ith all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2012 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machi...

Page 15: ...NS 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 HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Portégé and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or t...

Page 16: ...o any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See www mpegla com Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero w...

Page 17: ...27 Chapter 1 Getting Started 28 Selecting a place to work 28 Setting up a work environment 28 Keeping yourself comfortable 29 Computer user comfort recommendations 29 Good Working Posture 29 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 30 Typing style 31 Taking breaks and varying tasks 31 Mobile computing tips 32 Transporting the notebook 32 Seeking additional help 32 ...

Page 18: ...g the internal storage drive partitions 45 Recovering to a custom size partition 47 Creating recovery media 50 Restoring from recovery media 52 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 54 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 56 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Scrolling with the touch pad ...

Page 19: ...ving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Restoring your work 71 Toshiba s online resources 72 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba s energy saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging the main battery 75 Charging the RTC battery 76 Monitoring main battery power 77 Determining remaining battery power 78 What to do when the main battery r...

Page 20: ...he Web Camera 92 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5 Utilities 95 TOSHIBA Assist 96 Connect 97 Secure 98 Protect Fix 99 Optimize 100 TOSHIBA Application Installer 101 Setting passwords 102 Using an instant password 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 106 TOSHIBA Security Assist 107 T...

Page 21: ...Monitor 122 ConfigFree 123 Getting Started 124 ConfigFree Utilities 124 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 127 Problems that are easy to fix 127 Problems when you turn on the computer 128 The Windows operating system is not working 130 Using Startup options to fix problems 130 Internet problems 131 The Windows operating system can help you 132 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking devic...

Page 22: ...x A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 148 Hot Key Cards 148 Using the Hot Key Cards 149 Hot key functions 150 Volume Mute 150 Keyboard backlight 151 Lock Instant security 152 Power plan 153 Sleep mode 154 Hibernation mode 155 Output Display switch 156 Display brightness 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Keyboard hot key functions 160 Appendix B Power Cord ...

Page 23: ...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that ...

Page 24: ...ent suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE...

Page 25: ...e accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the compute...

Page 26: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 27: ...ur computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start Document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty...

Page 28: ...o avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space aro...

Page 29: ...uld be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Adjust the chair arm rests they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to r...

Page 30: ... level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor Sample Illustration Correct posture When using a notebook for long hours it may be more co...

Page 31: ...ing style Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard Type with straight wrists Type lightly Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive Use the pointing device e g touch pad or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture Avoid ...

Page 32: ... provide arm support To position the computer at a good height remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer Transporting the notebook Although your notebook is light carrying it for a long time ...

Page 33: ...e forearm area not at the wrist Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read Do you change postures r...

Page 34: ...generate heat under normal operating conditions as a function of system activity Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may result in skin irritation and or heat injury Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating...

Page 35: ...r computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater ...

Page 36: ...e Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock pos...

Page 37: ...us injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of Califor...

Page 38: ...he computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge i...

Page 39: ... the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your disp...

Page 40: ...mended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Website at register toshiba com or by clicking the Start button and in the Search field type Registration In the list that appears above click on your selection Failure to complete Product Registration will not dimin...

Page 41: ... Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary The following internal storage drive recovery options are available Recovery option Description Recover to out of box state This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive returning your computer to its out of box state Recommended recovery method See Recoverin...

Page 42: ...Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive without restoring the information on the drive See Erasing the Internal Storage Drive on page 54 for more information When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored Any files that you created are not restored during this process Be sure to ...

Page 43: ...e original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is execute...

Page 44: ...xt Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on pag...

Page 45: ...mation on them will not be affected During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery media if you have created such media To reco...

Page 46: ... the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen ...

Page 47: ... process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see...

Page 48: ...estoring from recovery media on page 52 To resize and recover the C drive using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning screen ...

Page 49: ... Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sur...

Page 50: ...lso if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media When you create recovery media only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery media Y...

Page 51: ...e You cannot store your system s applications on the same drive or disc disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored For example you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive Or store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive or vice versa 3 Check the Information area of th...

Page 52: ... discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 52 Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 71 During the internal storage ...

Page 53: ... on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu displays 4 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press Enter 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage dr...

Page 54: ... Drive on page 41 To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive Press and hold the 0 zero key while powering on the computer Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue To access the Recovery Wizard o...

Page 55: ...urs depending on the size of your internal storage drive Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media see Backing up your work on page 71 and created recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 50 before proceeding 5 Click Next to ...

Page 56: ...tion 2 Select Manage 3 Click Disk Management Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Click...

Page 57: ...ch sensitive area in front of the keyboard and the adjacent control buttons to Move the pointer on the screen Select an item on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons NOTE Touch pad Primary control button Fingerpri...

Page 58: ...moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad once OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Sample Illustration Tap once to select Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and relea...

Page 59: ...zontally by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the touch pad as described above 2 Without lifting your finger from the touch pad start moving your finger in a circular motion on the touch pad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse ...

Page 60: ...ct an item or text on the screen and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 61 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the touch pad s control buttons and move the pointer by sl...

Page 61: ... Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel Scrolling with the touch pad There are two active regions on the touch pad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the touch pad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad This feature can be dis...

Page 62: ...le 4 Turn on the external device if applicable Your computer may automatically detect the external device Using external display devices When the touch pad is disabled the touch pad primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports...

Page 63: ... directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device To locate your RGB port please refer to your Quick Start docume...

Page 64: ...le Image Display options window 2 Release the Fn and F5 keys 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 Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your com...

Page 65: ...t of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and or display Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all drive activity has ended t...

Page 66: ...t accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is no...

Page 67: ...ee Saving your work on page 71 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing u...

Page 68: ...ing from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Window...

Page 69: ...ed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see Hot key functions on page 150 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows ke...

Page 70: ...ield in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Search programs and files field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window 3 In the search results window click WordPad under Programs Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has ...

Page 71: ... Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs external storage media or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows Backup program preinstalled on the co...

Page 72: ...ompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future up...

Page 73: ...ing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard The Toshiba EasyGuard technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common security reliability and connectivity issues faced by ...

Page 74: ...ual components The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a per...

Page 75: ...e operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Charging the main battery The ...

Page 76: ... battery capacity Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 71 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains thi...

Page 77: ...r The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary dependin...

Page 78: ...s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 88 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does no...

Page 79: ...e and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set ...

Page 80: ... such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive optical disc drive or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on ...

Page 81: ...d Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Power Options In the list that appears above click on your selection The Windows Power Options window appears Sample Image Windows Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan 3 Click Create a power plan in the l...

Page 82: ...isfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card Sample Image Power Plan hot key card 2 Whil...

Page 83: ...is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan press the eco Utility button Sample Illustration Locating the eco Utility button The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see TOSH...

Page 84: ...ctions offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Computer warning indicators Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Other unusual ...

Page 85: ...o a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green Disposing of your computer Never attempt to dispo...

Page 86: ...iba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will no...

Page 87: ...thing you can do in the Windows operating system You can use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Page 88: ...An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files ...

Page 89: ...f you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity...

Page 90: ...ith another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example Wi Fi LAN Broadband connection etc Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wir...

Page 91: ...rports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask for help when connecting to a Wi Fi network Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available on certain models or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording so...

Page 92: ...ICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headpho...

Page 93: ... reader supports the use of Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cell ular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc To use a micro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is required The Memory card reader may also support other types of media Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To ...

Page 94: ...ardware and Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it stra...

Page 95: ... These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware...

Page 96: ...HIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Pro...

Page 97: ...97 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 98: ...98 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 99: ...99 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 100: ...available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 101: ...nstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click on your selection 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the ins...

Page 102: ...ful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an...

Page 103: ...t button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window 4 Click Set A pop up screen appears asking for a password ...

Page 104: ...s confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any...

Page 105: ...ck Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function and delete the user password 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click on your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Passwo...

Page 106: ...s to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In addition bright background light and or shadows ...

Page 107: ... icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized ...

Page 108: ...aver Setting for resuming from sleep or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re opened TPM Settings Select this category to set up the Trusted Platform Module available on certain models TPM State Verify whether the TPM is enabled or disable...

Page 109: ...arch field type PC Diagnostic Tool In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the ...

Page 110: ...pe Mouse In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK...

Page 111: ... Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Advanced Allows you to enable disable the ports and features on your computer Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer ...

Page 112: ...ws you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode press Fn F5 General ...

Page 113: ...er can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible ...

Page 114: ... connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of ...

Page 115: ...in level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer pr...

Page 116: ...on Support allows you to customize the system control buttons These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Button Support or click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Suppo...

Page 117: ...y key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click the Start button and in the Search field type Accessibility In the list that appears above click on your selection or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility ...

Page 118: ...ls The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard based user password authentication system when booting up The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon The user s fingerprint is read if the system recognizes the fingerprint the user is automatically logged on Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utili...

Page 119: ...he fingerprint is recognized user logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows operating system is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint samples can be used also for p...

Page 120: ...en finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled d...

Page 121: ...does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real time power c...

Page 122: ...es are available and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer available on certain models It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related...

Page 123: ...t have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligatio...

Page 124: ...rt button and in the Search field type ConfigFree In the list that appears above click on your selection Double click the ConfigFree icon in the notification area Click the ConfigFree icon in the notification area and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Do...

Page 125: ... access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automa...

Page 126: ...ting To create a profile 1 Click the icon in the notification area 2 Move the pointer to Profiles 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Page 127: ... all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Page 128: ...r check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator ...

Page 129: ... computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Changing the main battery on page 84 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level ava...

Page 130: ...o start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the ...

Page 131: ... Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Ma...

Page 132: ...You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at support toshiba com Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device ...

Page 133: ...ause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related Your computer has two memory module slots Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord...

Page 134: ...ery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 81 Have you added a device such as an ExpressCard or memory module that takes its power from the battery...

Page 135: ... you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously a...

Page 136: ...en Display 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TF...

Page 137: ...ou want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the storage drive Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been ...

Page 138: ... is too loud Adjust the volume control Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or cont...

Page 139: ... IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field 3 Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable sold separa...

Page 140: ...computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these prog...

Page 141: ... established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point us...

Page 142: ...nd save all open files 6 Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the...

Page 143: ... and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 141 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a restore point see the section titled restore points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the Windows operating system to the sta...

Page 144: ... each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed USB Sleep and Charge is not working Make sure that the device you want to charge is connected to a port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function Ports that support this feature are identified with the icon USB Sleep a...

Page 145: ...eSATA USB combo port available on certain models while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on Before connecting the eSATA device to your computer and external power source read the documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer s instructions If you need further assis...

Page 146: ...sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America...

Page 147: ...an Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Ed...

Page 148: ...d system functions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless Touch pad ...

Page 149: ... Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key Card appear...

Page 150: ...n combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample...

Page 151: ...HIBA Card or hot key enables disables the keyboard backlight Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Keyboard backlight options To enable the keyboard backlight select To disable the keyboard backlight select To enable the keyboard backlight timer select ...

Page 152: ...ant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select ...

Page 153: ...cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Page 154: ...375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sleep mode or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 155: ...This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 156: ...wing Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device TV or other external video device External monitor and TV Built in display and external monitor extended mode Built in display and TV extended mode External monitor and TV extended mode Swap Switch primary display between internal display and ...

Page 157: ...and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the follow...

Page 158: ... the Bluetooth module Wireless WAN 3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enab...

Page 159: ...SHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 57 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable touch pad options To enable the touch pad select To disable the touch pad select ...

Page 160: ... hot key functions Fn This hot key controls the keyboard backlight Fn This hot key allows you to zoom out Fn This hot key allows you to zoom in Fn This hot key decreases the speaker volume Fn This hot key increases the speaker volume Fn This hot key switches screen resolution ...

Page 161: ...with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 162: ...ting Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access ...

Page 163: ...timedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal...

Page 164: ...ty 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 microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligen...

Page 165: ...formation is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priori...

Page 166: ... occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless o...

Page 167: ...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 comput...

Page 168: ...gital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An e...

Page 169: ...pare a blank disk 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 f...

Page 170: ...a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have 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...

Page 171: ...d To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M memory Typically refers to t...

Page 172: ...disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive 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 tha...

Page 173: ...de your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse Used to point to and select activate on screen items such as icons menu items and buttons The shape and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing pointing device Any device such as the touch pad or a mouse that enables you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you p...

Page 174: ...s The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the comp...

Page 175: ...mpt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or netw...

Page 176: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 177: ...r light 38 charging 39 charging the real time clock RTC 76 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 78 disposal 85 indicator light 78 installation 84 low charge 79 maintaining 85 maximum capacity 74 monitoring power 38 77 power management 75 power options 79 power plan 153 real time clock RTC 75 recharge time 74 RTC memory 75 running computer on battery power 74 safety precautions 84 setting ...

Page 178: ...DMI compatible TV or display device 63 monitor 63 power cord cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 64 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 88 Windows operating system 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 disabling touch pad 61 159 display troublesh...

Page 179: ... using to set a power plan 82 volume mute 150 zoom 160 zoom in 160 zoom out 160 Hot Key Cards 148 Hot key functions 150 I icon desktop 88 moving to desktop 88 recycle bin 88 safety 26 installing battery 84 memory modules 41 internal storage drive recovery 41 K keyboard Alt keys 69 character keys 68 Ctrl keys 69 Fn key 69 function keys 69 hot keys 160 special Windows keys 69 troubleshooting 134 usi...

Page 180: ... 38 cord cable connectors 161 energy saving features 73 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 using a hot key 82 power saving options 80 precautions safety 33 problem solving contacting Toshiba 146 Startup options 130 program starting 69 program starting from Start menu 70 projector connecting 63 R real time clock RTC battery 75 recording sounds 91 ...

Page 181: ...ograms and files field 70 Windows Start menu 70 starting a program from Start 70 Startup menu problem solving 130 supervisor password deleting 104 supervisor password set up 102 system indicator lights AC power 36 LEDs 38 39 77 78 92 T taking care of battery 84 taskbar 89 television adjusting display 64 tips for computing 67 Toshiba online resources 72 registering computer Toshiba Web site 40 worl...

Page 182: ...e 143 keyboard 134 keyboard will not respond 128 memory problems 133 missing files trouble accessing a drive 137 power and batteries 133 restore points 141 screen does not look correct flickers 136 slow Internet connection 131 sound system 138 trouble running programs 138 URL address not found 131 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 Windows operating system no...

Page 183: ...183 Index desktop 87 troubleshooting 130 Windows Start menu starting a program 70 wireless networking 90 troubleshooting 138 ...

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