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Index

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display modes hot key

203

display output settings

display panel

closing

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

123

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

177

double-click

drive

problems

188

troubleshooting

180

DVD-ROM/multi-function drive

can’t access disc

188

drive tray will not open

188

problems

188

troubleshooting

180

ergonomics

error messages

device driver conflict

176

general hardware problem

176

non-system disk or disk error

173

187

problem with display settings/

current settings not working
with hardware

184

program has performed an illegal

operation

171

warning resume failure

173

Error-checking

186

Ethernet LAN port

133

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

125

external

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting

external monitor

not working

185

FAT (File Allocation Table)

186

FCC Notice “Declaration of

Conformity Information”

FCC requirements

file extensions

file names

file, backing up

files

backing up

copying to diskette

printing

restoring

saving

FN keys

Fn-esse

starting

using to assign keys

Fn-esse program

assigning a key

using drag-and-drop

function keys

hardware conflicts

176

resolving

178

headphones

using

140

Help

Windows XP

175

Hibernation

enabling

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

Содержание A55 S306 - Satellite - Pentium M 1.5 GHz

Страница 1: ...ted States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 170 in this guide Handling the cord 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 ...

Страница 2: ...data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRA...

Страница 3: ... following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with nonco...

Страница 4: ... telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but n...

Страница 5: ...of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the te...

Страница 6: ...edusing 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 certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company ...

Страница 7: ...onWirelessLANs 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 interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wire...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ... 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 frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 G...

Страница 10: ...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 med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Radio L...

Страница 11: ...exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the 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 conjun...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 15: ...our 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 20: ... Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more 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 experienc...

Страница 21: ...equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Indus...

Страница 22: ...y 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 identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far...

Страница 23: ...s equipment overlaps that 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 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation Article 17 Any use of low power rad...

Страница 24: ...he Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product ple...

Страница 25: ...wner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America...

Страница 26: ...MAGES 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 Tecra and Noteworthy are registered trademarks FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporati...

Страница 27: ...mation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Страница 28: ...39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 43 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 ...

Страница 29: ...board 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 68 Using external display devices 69 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display 72 Turning off the computer 73 Closing the display panel 74 Caring for your computer 74 Clea...

Страница 30: ... work 90 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 90 Drive components and control buttons 91 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 91 CD DVD control buttons 92 Inserting a compact disc 93 Playing an audio CD 95 Playing CDs using Auto Run 96 Creating a CD 97 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or...

Страница 31: ...attery power 116 Power profiles in Windows XP 117 Using a hot key to set the power profile 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer 119 Inserting the battery into the computer 121 Taking care of your battery 121 Safety precautions 121 Maximizing battery life 122 Disposing of used batteries 123 Traveling tips 124 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options 125 Exploring the des...

Страница 32: ...ves 142 Inserting and Removing PC Cards 144 PC Card supporting software 144 Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn esse 149 Starting Fn esse 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 151 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 TOSHIBA ...

Страница 33: ...mputer 172 The Windows operating system is not working 173 Using Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows XP operating system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems ...

Страница 34: ...ation mode 202 Display modes 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 204 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 205 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 206 Getting Started 207 Starting ConfigFree 207 ConfigFree Utilities 208 Connectivity Doctor 208 Search for Wireless Devices 211 Profile Settings 213 Quick Connect 215 Using the Automatic Sw...

Страница 35: ...o perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer 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 s...

Страница 36: ...st 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 when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific informa...

Страница 37: ...Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educ...

Страница 38: ...on your Recovery media For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its Toshiba Services limited warranty programs To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for you...

Страница 39: ...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 otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in...

Страница 40: ...omputer does not operate properly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba service representative or your network administrator Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day Using the computer keyboard incor...

Страница 41: ... no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the ...

Страница 42: ...ores 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 Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades ...

Страница 43: ...ee minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Your LCD display has a brightness...

Страница 44: ... can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn o...

Страница 45: ...our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the c...

Страница 46: ...ee Connecting to a power source on page 48 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will p...

Страница 47: ...ndow displays the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window displays the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to th...

Страница 48: ...al on page 57 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 63 Connect an external display device see Using external display devices on page 69 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 64 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 153 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer t...

Страница 49: ...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 compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshib...

Страница 50: ...he computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light glows green If the main battery is present the battery light glows Amber while the battery is charging Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receivin...

Страница 51: ...ge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 108 Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery T...

Страница 52: ... the right 2 Lift the display panel Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using h...

Страница 53: ...ommodate all possible 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 used on your computer Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and ...

Страница 54: ...he first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would lik...

Страница 55: ...uttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad 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 TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an ...

Страница 56: ...Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn F9 hot keys 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window ...

Страница 57: ...ter using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the mo...

Страница 58: ... A thee will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In this case turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules become hot If this happens let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them You need a standard Phillips no 1 scre...

Страница 59: ...ocate the expansion memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 119 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cove...

Страница 60: ...To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the m...

Страница 61: ...e the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 7 in Installing additional memory optional on page 57 to ...

Страница 62: ...ory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly ...

Страница 63: ...keyboard is ready to use Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position TECHNICAL NOTE With a USB mouse you can choose to have the TouchPad active at...

Страница 64: ...mputer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You must supply the proper printer ca...

Страница 65: ... printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your print...

Страница 66: ...66 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next ...

Страница 67: ...uter 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers ...

Страница 68: ...m you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a pa...

Страница 69: ...An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A television or video display device via the S video port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a televisio...

Страница 70: ...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 video out port you will need to purchase an S video cable To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port 2 Connect the other end of the vid...

Страница 71: ...he computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Th...

Страница 72: ...e select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or OK For more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 71 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 addit...

Страница 73: ...erating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on ...

Страница 74: ...he computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Enabling Hibernation on page 160 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 108 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard s...

Страница 75: ... it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cab...

Страница 76: ... computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Sample locking the computer ...

Страница 77: ...ou save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 86 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset inter...

Страница 78: ...ecaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer ...

Страница 79: ... letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s key...

Страница 80: ...eyboard Press Fn 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 ke...

Страница 81: ...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 Application key S...

Страница 82: ... you type the letters Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift...

Страница 83: ...t menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The Windows XP operating system displaysthe All Program...

Страница 84: ...then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 Click My Computer to expand it 5 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Prog...

Страница 85: ... a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files WindowsNT Accessories Wordpad then click OK If you do not 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 ru...

Страница 86: ... is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 116 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 document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your pr...

Страница 87: ...ing 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 characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ and MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file nam...

Страница 88: ...he first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the ...

Страница 89: ...a into the appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To and select the drive from the list Complete information on the backup program is in the o...

Страница 90: ...ideo 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 TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD RO...

Страница 91: ...movie DVDs even when the computer is turned off Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multi function drive resides on the right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the top of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open DVD ROM or multi function drive components Your DVD ROM or multi function drive may look like this Sample DVD ROM or mul...

Страница 92: ...traightened 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 CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer let you play audio CDs when the computer is on Sample CD DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previo...

Страница 93: ... turned on Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Sample drive tray partially extende...

Страница 94: ...If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 99 6 Carefully place the disc in the disc tray label side up Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the ...

Страница 95: ... CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK The Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu o...

Страница 96: ...n on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button 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 Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM multi function drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this...

Страница 97: ...hat allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and read DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respecti...

Страница 98: ...pinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before removing it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open 3 Remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 4 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole Never press th...

Страница 99: ...disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting ...

Страница 100: ...nd if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses ...

Страница 101: ...on refer to Using Hibernation on page 103 For the Windows XP Professional operating system when connected to a domain server follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button 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 Shutting down more quickly In addition you can shut down the...

Страница 102: ...er Saver icon 3 Click on 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 Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Sample system power mode settings For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 154 NOTE ...

Страница 103: ...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 the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does...

Страница 104: ...computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 154 Once the computer is configured place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options selected Starting again from Hibernation mode To ...

Страница 105: ...y discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were previously using If you powe...

Страница 106: ...n off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can configure the computer to enter 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 enters into Standby mode To use either of these methods you first need to configure them in Toshiba ...

Страница 107: ... page 154 Starting again from Standby mode To restart 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 previously using If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online site...

Страница 108: ...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 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity batte...

Страница 109: ...r other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 122 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a doc...

Страница 110: ...onfiguration that will provide the most stable 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 Global Su...

Страница 111: ... charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications features and devices the recharging of the batter...

Страница 112: ...k and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM The above error message may vary by comp...

Страница 113: ...ng charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the battery is not being charged Flashing amber indicates that the...

Страница 114: ... needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge Sample Toshiba Power Saver ...

Страница 115: ...er factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not set any of these options before the battery completely runs out of power the co...

Страница 116: ... Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Connect your computer to an AC power source Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors s...

Страница 117: ...e battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles Power profiles in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options The following steps describe this procedure If you try to use the power management feature in Windows a message tells you to close the Microsoft power options and use...

Страница 118: ...e power profile pop up window Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see TOS...

Страница 119: ...s terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Shut dow...

Страница 120: ...e unlocked position 6 Slide and hold down the battery release latch 7 While holding the battery release latch pull the discharged battery out from the back of the computer Sample removing the discharged battery pack If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 123 ...

Страница 121: ...ition 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is be...

Страница 122: ...he main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At ...

Страница 123: ...wer cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours...

Страница 124: ...heck with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 39 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it co...

Страница 125: ...g you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of you...

Страница 126: ...ckground pattern Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons 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 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Start button Taskbar Icon...

Страница 127: ...he Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See WindowsXP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system...

Страница 128: ...t only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform 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 pos...

Страница 129: ...connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet To stay ...

Страница 130: ...click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 4 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 5 Make a note of the COM port number 6 To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the di...

Страница 131: ...ine Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 1 Plug...

Страница 132: ...y to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 129 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ether...

Страница 133: ...onnection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications 3 Click New Connection Wizard 4 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 to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Prot...

Страница 134: ... LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity 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...

Страница 135: ...rom your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner For systems equipped with Wi Fi flip the wireless on off switch to the On position An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the...

Страница 136: ...rvice Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL c...

Страница 137: ...Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web 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 pa...

Страница 138: ...as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading 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...

Страница 139: ...nd 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 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording...

Страница 140: ... a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Preferred quality 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using e...

Страница 141: ...ch speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial 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 m...

Страница 142: ...ge capacity by changing the internal drive To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 99 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Remove the screw on the hard drive cover Sample removing the hard drive cover screw 6 Lif...

Страница 143: ...aight up to remove it Sample removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by setting it into the hard drive slot and sliding back toward the center of the computer until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer Sample inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screw removed as previously mentioned in step 5 ...

Страница 144: ...stall one of these cards s TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and t...

Страница 145: ...puter itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of ...

Страница 146: ... icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card ejection button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some ...

Страница 147: ...other while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware...

Страница 148: ...w you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Power Saver Enabling Hibernation Setting a user password Setting a supervisor password Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...

Страница 149: ...m 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 known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 199 You can assign any...

Страница 150: ...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 assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on th...

Страница 151: ...sse 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 desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Des...

Страница 152: ...te 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 list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key ...

Страница 153: ...nt click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection...

Страница 154: ...ignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 149 Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Button Control ConfigFree Network The features in this category are IR Utility Connectivity Doctor Security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the so...

Страница 155: ...iba Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you...

Страница 156: ...perties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied You can change the name description or icon for this profile by clicking Property Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile...

Страница 157: ...IBA Console double click the Mouse icon Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option 3 Click OK ...

Страница 158: ...ware Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set the user password and an owner string Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings if applicable to your system Display Allows you to change vario...

Страница 159: ...er processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Keyboard Allows you to configure an external PS 2 keyboard t...

Страница 160: ...oshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery discharges you will lose data Setting passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You ...

Страница 161: ...entered after the supervisor password is set TECHNICAL NOTE When you delete the supervisor password the user password is also deleted Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard...

Страница 162: ...ecurity 4 Select the User Password icon 5 Click Set 6 Type your password in the Input box 7 Retype your password in the Input again box 8 Click Set 9 Click OK Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start the click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 3 On the left side selec...

Страница 163: ...sers from changing hardware configuration options To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start the click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 3 On the left side select Security Sample TOSHIBA Console Security window ...

Страница 164: ...ancel the power on password function 1 Click Start the click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 3 On the left side select Security 4 Select the Supervisor Password icon 5 Select Verify by Password 6 Select the Supervisor Password tab 7 Type the correct password 8 Click Verify 9 Click Delete 10 Select Verify ...

Страница 165: ...ws you zoom 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 ...

Страница 166: ...o help you work more efficiently To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appear s Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the TouchPad As you move the blue circle over an icon in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window the ic...

Страница 167: ...e icon in the upper right of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The title and functions can change when you select one of the corner icons The type and number of icons you see in ...

Страница 168: ...ck the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window Right click the icon to see the following shortcut menu Settings The Settings function allows you to define the functions features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Disable Enable Help About TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings When you choose the Settings shortcut menu entry the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window appears...

Страница 169: ...tton allows you to define how folders will open define visual affects and control when to show help A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window These are the same items icons you can choose in the Corner Assignment section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings As you select a table the Settings button may become active Not all tables have settin...

Страница 170: ...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...

Страница 171: ...omputer window appears 7 Click Turn off The computer 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 informati...

Страница 172: ...puter starts but when you press a key nothing happens 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 document...

Страница 173: ...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...

Страница 174: ...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...

Страница 175: ...ticular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address 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 canno...

Страница 176: ...ou receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and fo...

Страница 177: ...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...

Страница 178: ...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 178 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about cha...

Страница 179: ...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 click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and th...

Страница 180: ...s For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related These are some typical problems and recommended solutions 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 mo...

Страница 181: ...l neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries These are some typical problems and recommended solutions The AC power light 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 a live electrical outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the electrical outlet is working p...

Страница 182: ... it used to If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management 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 automatica...

Страница 183: ...ended solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter 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 ...

Страница 184: ...en The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount 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 c...

Страница 185: ...hin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on 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...

Страница 186: ...Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 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 slo...

Страница 187: ...ou may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette agai...

Страница 188: ...is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning ...

Страница 189: ...or feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting...

Страница 190: ...an cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work with the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting a...

Страница 191: ...te PC Card The operating system displays your Properties dialog box for you PC Card which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base addr...

Страница 192: ...on and Standby modes see Using Hibernation Mode on page 107 and Using Standby Mode on page 108 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection...

Страница 193: ... is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen di...

Страница 194: ...ial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you...

Страница 195: ...will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals If you need further assistance If you have f...

Страница 196: ...er to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information ...

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Страница 198: ...thin the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K ...

Страница 199: ...n with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute 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 ...

Страница 200: ...Power usage profile Fn This hot key blanks the display Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the profiles The power usage profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 108 ...

Страница 201: ... 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 about Stand By mode please see Using Standby Mode on page 105 ...

Страница 202: ...ode 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 Enabling Hibernation on page 160 ...

Страница 203: ...only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Страница 204: ...ghtness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 54 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Страница 205: ...res a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power 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 ...

Страница 206: ...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 208 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...

Страница 207: ...rosoft Windows XP or 2000 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 t...

Страница 208: ...Doctor lets you analyze 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 ...

Страница 209: ... Moving the mouse pointer 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 ...

Страница 210: ...on point appears next 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...

Страница 211: ...n of the wireless devices 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 info...

Страница 212: ...vices The following screen 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 ...

Страница 213: ...nally for example you 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 pro...

Страница 214: ...he name of the profile 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...

Страница 215: ... can also be imported 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 utili...

Страница 216: ...s point the connection 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 connect...

Страница 217: ...4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or w...

Страница 218: ...matically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch d...

Страница 219: ...lected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature W...

Страница 220: ...nyms 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 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 ...

Страница 221: ...ble read only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive 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 LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large...

Страница 222: ...D made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because 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 provi...

Страница 223: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Страница 224: ...r optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some c...

Страница 225: ...L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the comput...

Страница 226: ...r uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control ...

Страница 227: ...port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of cha...

Страница 228: ...a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer...

Страница 229: ... 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices disp...

Страница 230: ... for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circ...

Страница 231: ...han one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the c...

Страница 232: ... 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 memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of ...

Страница 233: ...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 operating systems that allows you to turn off the com...

Страница 234: ...SB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A 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 commun...

Страница 235: ... 43 assign keys Fn esse 151 audio wav files 139 audio features 138 Auto Run 96 B backing up files 78 battery alarms 116 changing 119 charge does not last 182 charging 51 charging before use 46 conserving power 116 disposal 123 installing 119 not charging 181 power usage hot key 118 power usage mode 200 removing 119 120 unlocking 120 battery power displaying remaining 114 monitoring 113 button powe...

Страница 236: ...g tips 77 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 133 conserving battery power 116 control buttons 55 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 178 checking properties 179 disabling a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial up connection 133 Dial Up Networking Wizard 133 disable en...

Страница 237: ...d an illegal operation 171 warning resume failure 173 Error checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 133 expansion memory slot 59 exploring the desktop 125 external mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display adjusting 72 external monitor not working 185 F FAT File Allocation Table 186 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 87 file names 87 ...

Страница 238: ...mouse 63 instant passwords using 161 Internal External mode 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 175 slow connection 175 URL address not found 175 internet connecting to 136 features 137 surfing 137 uploading and downloading files 138 internet explorer icon 127 internet service providers 136 IRQ Interrupt Request 177 ISPs 136 J jack RJ 11 132 K keeping comfortable 40 key assign 151 changing 153 ...

Страница 239: ...accessing 132 dial up connection 133 Dial Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password deleting a supervisor 164 disabling a user 162 supervisor set up 163 passwords instant using 161 setting user 160 PC Card Card and Socket Services 144 checklist 190 CIS Card Information Structure 190 computer stops working 191 c...

Страница 240: ...ng display properties 184 checking device properties 179 compact discs not running correctly 188 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 191 computer will not power up 172 contacting Toshiba 195 196 corrupted damaged data files 187 Device Manager 178 disabling a device 179 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 183 DVD ROM multi function drive tray does not eject 188 external display not working 185...

Страница 241: ...tery 119 RJ 11 jack 132 Run dialog box 85 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 108 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 37 saving files 86 screen blank 183 does not look normal flickers 184 seating 41 secondary button 55 security 154 selecting a place to work 39 setting up adding memory 57 computer 58 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 setting up a connection 133 setting up your computer 4...

Страница 242: ...omputer 73 turning on the power 53 U Universal Resource Locator URL 128 user password disabling 162 user passwords setting 160 using a file extension 87 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 160 V video cables 70 video display device connecting 69 video projector adjusting display 72 video out S video 70 volume mute hot key 199 W Web sites 196 Support Online 176 Web sites Toshiba 197 Wi Fi wireles...

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