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display ...................................................... 65

Customizing your computer’s settings ................ 66
Caring for your computer..................................... 66

Cleaning the computer................................... 66
Moving the computer..................................... 67

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ..............................68

Computing tips .................................................... 68
Using the keyboard.............................................. 69

Function keys................................................. 70
Special Windows

keys ................................ 70

Overlay keys .................................................. 71

Backlit keyboard .................................................. 72
Touch screen ....................................................... 72

Touch screen navigation................................ 72

Mouse properties ................................................. 73
Starting an app .................................................... 73

Starting an app from the Start screen ........... 73

Saving your work ................................................. 74
Backing up your work .......................................... 75
Toshiba’s online resources .................................. 75

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................76

Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................ 76
Running the computer on battery power ............. 76

Battery Notice ................................................ 77
Power management ....................................... 78

Charging batteries ............................................... 78

Charging the main battery ............................. 78
Charging the RTC battery .............................. 79

Monitoring battery power..................................... 80

Determining remaining battery power............ 81
What to do when the main battery runs

low............................................................ 82

Setting battery notifications ........................... 82
Conserving battery power ............................. 83
Power Plans ................................................... 84

Содержание Portege Z30-A

Страница 1: ...eb site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 121 in this guide Portégé Z30 A Series User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ... As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL ...

Страница 3: ... SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any oth...

Страница 4: ...locate 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 noncompliant peripherals or peripherals...

Страница 5: ...slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use a Bluetooth device always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm...

Страница 6: ...ive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or ser...

Страница 7: ... performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is r...

Страница 8: ...ss LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment 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 ...

Страница 9: ...e reçu même s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed ...

Страница 10: ...EL The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device 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 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards This product is carrying the CE ...

Страница 11: ... or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU memb...

Страница 12: ... Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in Franc...

Страница 13: ... 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating...

Страница 14: ...model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric ...

Страница 15: ...z to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 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 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Frida...

Страница 16: ... subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PRO...

Страница 17: ...ies in the United States and other countries Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital SD and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD 3C LLC in the United States other countr...

Страница 18: ...icient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green Reuse Donation Recycling Functional computers can be donated to a local c...

Страница 19: ...Service options 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations 31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 34 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 ...

Страница 20: ... mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC with user s data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connectin...

Страница 21: ...n navigation 72 Mouse properties 73 Starting an app 73 Starting an app from the Start screen 73 Saving your work 74 Backing up your work 75 Toshiba s online resources 75 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 76 Toshiba s energy saver design 76 Running the computer on battery power 76 Battery Notice 77 Power management 78 Charging batteries 78 Charging the main battery 78 Charging the RTC battery 79 Monitorin...

Страница 22: ...p for communications 94 Connecting your computer to a network 95 Exploring audio features 95 Recording sounds 95 Using external speakers or headphones 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Smart Card Reader 97 Using the Memory card reader 98 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 99 Using the expansion port 100 Chapter 6 Utilities 101 eco Utility 102 Password Utility 103 Using a supervisor...

Страница 23: ...er 122 The Windows operating system is not working 124 Using Startup options to fix problems 124 Internet problems 127 The Windows operating system can help you 128 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 128 Checking device properties 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error checking 133 Sound system problems 134 Printer prob...

Страница 24: ...48 Display brightness 149 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 Disabling or enabling the Dual Point 149 Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the scroll lock 150 Volume Mute 150 Keyboard Function keys 151 Zoom Display resolution 151 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 152 Glossary 153 Index 168 ...

Страница 25: ...set to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer ships with default power settings that will turn off the display or enter low power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your co...

Страница 26: ...ent suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE...

Страница 27: ... accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer...

Страница 28: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Страница 29: ... Documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start document It may also include other documentation For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited w...

Страница 30: ...to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space ar...

Страница 31: ...t If your feet cannot reach the floor use a foot rest Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh The space under your desk should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Ad...

Страница 32: ... away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forwar...

Страница 33: ... should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Typing style Learn to touch type so that...

Страница 34: ...ng tips When using the notebook at airports on airplanes or trains or at meetings make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned When working on the road it may be difficult to set up the notebook in an optimal position In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body Be creative wh...

Страница 35: ... etools computerworkstations Check list Is your chair comfortable does it support your back and arms well Are your feet flat on the ground Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device Are your hands and wrists aligned ...

Страница 36: ... occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Computer ...

Страница 37: ...k disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly y...

Страница 38: ...rside of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setti...

Страница 39: ...ry Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use t...

Страница 40: ... AC adaptor 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 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer To locate your DC IN port please refer to your Quick Start document Power...

Страница 41: ...t plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Charging the main battery The computer s battery is not accessible by the user Befo...

Страница 42: ...y appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may 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...

Страница 43: ...cial offers applicable to your Product Product registration can be completed by one of three methods 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com Type in the requested information and complete the registration process 2 From the Start screen Type Registration while in the Start screen locate and complete the registration process 3 From the Desktop Move your pointer to the upper right corner...

Страница 44: ...el s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power icon Sample Image Shut down To perform a Hybrid shut down instead of performing a Shut down click or touch the Shut down option but do NOT hold the Shift key 4 Hig...

Страница 45: ...Restart 4 Highlight Restart and then click or touch the Restart option The computer closes all open applications and restarts the operating system To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm If you power down using ...

Страница 46: ...Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 43 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory on page 46 Connect external devices see Connecting an external device on page 62 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 63 Adding memory Your computer comes with enough memory to run mos...

Страница 47: ... system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Creating recovery media on page 48 and Restoring from recovery media on page 50 Recovery option Description Creating recovery...

Страница 48: ...ernal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor When you create recovery media only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this medi...

Страница 49: ...ry Media Creator dialog box displays Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to your computer in order for the DVD option to display in the dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop down list depending on the type of external media you want to use 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine t...

Страница 50: ...n the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 50 Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to extern...

Страница 51: ...rst recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard The Boot menu displays 4 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press the ENTER ke...

Страница 52: ...nformation see Backing up your work on page 75 During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the factory default software refresh your PC while the computer will attempt to back up your data using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your data will be copied into the backup folder ...

Страница 53: ...touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click or touch Get Started The Refresh your PC screen appears Sample Image Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 75 ...

Страница 54: ...e your system will reboot your Windows operating system Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 75 During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 1 From the Start or Desktop screen ...

Страница 55: ...C Settings The PC settings window appears Sample Image PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click or touch Get Started The Reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Reset your PC screen ...

Страница 56: ...o you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options Just remove my files Fully clean the drive The Ready to reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Ready to reset your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button The Resetting your PC window appears When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows operating system ...

Страница 57: ...OSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection If you are in the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears click or touch your selection Sample Image Installing drivers and applicat...

Страница 58: ...er AccuPoint II Primary button Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession AccuPoint II Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse For more information see Disabling...

Страница 59: ...em on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mous...

Страница 60: ... OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Sample Illustration Tap once to select Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession Sample Illustration Tap twice to open Right click an item 1 Move the pointer...

Страница 61: ...ide two fingers along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area Zoom in out To zoom in Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart To zoom out Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Sample Illustration Zooming in ...

Страница 62: ...ond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 62 Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure Touch pad setting options vary by computer model The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel For more information please ...

Страница 63: ...r port please refer to your Quick Start document An HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Sample Illustration Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To...

Страница 64: ... cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device You can change the display settings by pressing the P keys or by configuring 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 ...

Страница 65: ...options window The P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection Press ENTER to activate a selection You may also use the Fn F5 key and then press ENTER to activate a selection 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 documen...

Страница 66: ...t for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 84 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 101 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 86 Please handle...

Страница 67: ...your computer even across the room make sure all drive activity has ended the internal storage drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system ...

Страница 68: ...l storage drive 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 74 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset...

Страница 69: ...files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media 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 T...

Страница 70: ...ific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see TOSHIBA Function Keys on page 146 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows key Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen For more information ...

Страница 71: ...rlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric overlay light goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor con...

Страница 72: ...ou can also change the screen s orientation The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp rough or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly If you see a crack in the glass discontinue use of the device to avoid injury Touch Touch to activate items displayed on the screen such as app and setting icons or on screen buttons Touch to type using th...

Страница 73: ...pper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm click or touch Settings and in the Search field type Mouse In the list that appears click or touch your selection The Mouse screen appears 2 Adjust the settings as desired and then click or touch OK Starting an app To Start an app on the Start screen move your pointer over...

Страница 74: ...ht corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm Sample Image Searching for apps 2 Start typing the app s name in the Search field As you type all matching files and apps are displayed 3 Click or touch the app you wish to open Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command save your work on the int...

Страница 75: ...ive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 140 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity file recovery system such as an external hard drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you c...

Страница 76: ...a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset 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 while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides ...

Страница 77: ...will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Plea...

Страница 78: ... in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba You can order a...

Страница 79: ...ely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 7...

Страница 80: ...e clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Battery life and...

Страница 81: ...ing battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 91 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s ...

Страница 82: ...y enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hi...

Страница 83: ...hen you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you ...

Страница 84: ...t individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 While on the desktop click or touch the Battery icon in the notification area 2 Click or touch More power options The Windows Power Opt...

Страница 85: ...t need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the eco power plan This computer is equipped with the eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the br...

Страница 86: ... care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Othe...

Страница 87: ...siderations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details please visit us toshiba com green Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardousw...

Страница 88: ...y equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF Airplane mode is ON if your computer has wireless LAN capability To enable or disable wireless communication use the Fn F8 key For more information see TOSHIBA Function Keys on page 146 NOTE NOTE ...

Страница 89: ...t corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge a list of Windows charms will slide out from the right These Windows charms perform various commands including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings You can go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm see Charms on page 90 You can also use the Windows key on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go...

Страница 90: ...ing in from the right edge your screen you will find a list of charms Search Share Start Devices and Settings Search This charm allows you to search for most anything you need to locate on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos and your favorite music Share This charm allows you to share music and photos with your favorite social Web sites Start This charm allows you to view all ...

Страница 91: ... documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons taskb...

Страница 92: ... either permanently delete the file s or cancel the deletion If you delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file...

Страница 93: ...very of personalized content such as an instant message from a friend Tile notifications Used by applications that are not currently running with an at a glance characteristic giving you a quick preview of the subject line of your latest email or the current weather conditions Badge notifications A specialized type of tile notification shown on the Start screen tile using glyphs to indicate the nu...

Страница 94: ...less LAN access points may be limited Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection 1 Move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm 2 Click or touch the Wi Fi icon The Networks screen appears 3 Select your network 4 Click or touch Connect 5 Enter the network security key if appl...

Страница 95: ... using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphones available on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your selection If yo...

Страница 96: ... volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the comp...

Страница 97: ...or recording video messages may vary To access the Web Camera on the Start screen click or touch the Camera tile The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active When the Web camera is not active the indicator light is off Using the Smart Card Reader Available on certain models Your computer may include a Smart Card Reader This allows you to use a Smart Card for added security pu...

Страница 98: ... or miniSD Card an SD adapter is required The Memory card reader may also support other types of media Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document The following instructions apply to all ...

Страница 99: ...ching the Show hidden icons button if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon 3 Highlight and then click or touch the item you would like to eject If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the com...

Страница 100: ... from your desk you can leave network cables and external devices such as printers a mouse speakers and USB devices connected to a Port Replicator on your desk When you return to your desk you can then quickly connect your computer to the Port Replicator and have immediate access to all of your network resources and external devices This eliminates the time consuming process of connecting each ext...

Страница 101: ...ions or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system eco Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Sleep Utilities Function Key Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Installer Fingerprint...

Страница 102: ... the eco Utility 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility 2 Click or touch eco Utility The eco Utility window appears Sample Image eco Utility window 3 To activate the eco power plan select eco Mode on the left side 4 Click or touch the eco Mode button 5 Click or touch Close For more information on the eco power plan and utility click or touch the Help button at the bottom of the window ...

Страница 103: ...omputer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set The user password can be set up under the supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Settin...

Страница 104: ...hen enter it again to verify 6 Click or touch Set Under User Policy this option may or may not ask for password verification 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can pr...

Страница 105: ...password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that y...

Страница 106: ...erify 6 Click or touch Set 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch Save 9 Click or touch OK NOTE ...

Страница 107: ...een begin typing Password Utility 2 Click or touch Password Utility A pop up screen appears asking for a password 3 Enter your password and then click or touch Verify 4 Click or touch Delete An authority verification pop up screen appears 5 Click or touch Delete 6 Enter the password and then click or touch Verify 7 Click or touch OK to exit ...

Страница 108: ...owing tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Sleep Utilities Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge Sleep and Charge Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If d...

Страница 109: ...mulation and internal USB 3 0 controller Internal USB 3 0 Controller Allows you to save power If disabled the USB 3 0 ports will function like the USB 2 0 ports System ON CDP Charge Mode Allows you to enable CDP Charging Downstream Port to use rapid USB charge while the computer is powered on SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA LAN Allows you to set networking functions Advanced Options All...

Страница 110: ...o the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile pho...

Страница 111: ...er than charging the devices with their own chargers If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected ...

Страница 112: ...er is running on battery power you can specify that charging stops when battery power drops below a certain level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Disable features when the battery level reaches 10 heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode setti...

Страница 113: ...en With certain external devices the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select In those cases disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device or use a different charging device NOTE ...

Страница 114: ... combination with Fn Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen These settings turn notifications ON OFF 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key 2 Click or touch Function Key The Function Key screen appears Sample Image Function Key 3 Slide the ON OFF switch to enable disable the each notification 4 Click or touch Close NOTE ...

Страница 115: ... information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 48 Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware documentation or other information is available for your computer The Service Station will alert you when updates are available and you can then choose to install th...

Страница 116: ...th your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you want to install 4 Click or touch Install then follow the on ...

Страница 117: ...ght arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility from the Start screen begin typing Fingerprint Utility then click or touch the Fingerprint Utility For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to your online Help file It is recommended that you complete the F...

Страница 118: ...fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader...

Страница 119: ...ecognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition s...

Страница 120: ... message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user TOSHIBA does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all...

Страница 121: ...s the problems you are most 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 or application stops responding The operating system allows for the use of both applications Apps used with the Windows Modern UI and programs used in the traditional Windows desktop environme...

Страница 122: ...t End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapt...

Страница 123: ...s recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging the main battery on page 78 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a d...

Страница 124: ...r with your computer 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 initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a h...

Страница 125: ...very 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup The computer restarts 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu You now have several options Refresh your computer Your files and personalization settings will not change Your computer settings will be changed back to their defaults Your Apps from the Windows Store are retained Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed A list ...

Страница 126: ... automates the repair process The Operating System will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced users Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot process Enable low resolution video mode Restarts W...

Страница 127: ...stuck in a loop where it fails attempts to restart and fails again repeatedly Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular sit...

Страница 128: ...s Click or touch one of the options listed in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support toshiba com Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusab...

Страница 129: ...the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated ...

Страница 130: ...o power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 84 Have you added a device that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the internal storage drive more I...

Страница 131: ...ill advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn F5 to make sure the dis...

Страница 132: ...ake sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 1280 x 800 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely l...

Страница 133: ...drives Run Error checking which analyzes the directories and files on the storage drive and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 From the Start screen type computer 2 Click or touch This PC from the list that appears 3 Right click or touch the drive you wish to check Sample Image Clicking on or touching the drive 4 In the pop up menu click or touch Properties The drive s Properties ...

Страница 134: ...touch the Optimize button The system will display the status as it optimizes and defragments the drive Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but o...

Страница 135: ...s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another fi...

Страница 136: ...at it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Check the Windows Con...

Страница 137: ...MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Develop good computing habits 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 bu...

Страница 138: ...f self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoratio...

Страница 139: ... is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click or touch Create The Windows operating system creates the restore point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 9 Click or touch Close Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows conf...

Страница 140: ...uter will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recen...

Страница 141: ...ips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives optional external writable optical disc drive writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 13...

Страница 142: ...tely before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a restore point 3 Install one item of hardware or software 4 Restart the Windows operating system 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications ema...

Страница 143: ...r to your computer The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device or use a different charging device The USB Wakeup function does not work When the USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for ports that support t...

Страница 144: ... Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accesso...

Страница 145: ...an Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Ed...

Страница 146: ...ovide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to set or modify the following system functions Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless Touch pad Mute ...

Страница 147: ...rently selectable power plans and cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window see Power Plans on page 75 This TOSHIBA function key also allows you to enable notifications for power plans The notifications are disabled by default Fn This TOSHIBA Function key places the computer into Slee...

Страница 148: ...gh the display options and highlights the available options PC screen only Duplicate Extend Second screen only Sample Image Display mode options window All of the above modes are always displayed on the screen however only the available modes for your system are functional depending on the attached external display s NOTE ...

Страница 149: ...y increases the screen brightness Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables the Wi Fi antenna in your computer The wireless modes are Disables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is ON Enables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is OFF Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables the Dual Point To enable disable the Dual Point press Fn F9 For more information on using the Dual Point see Using t...

Страница 150: ...ing the scroll lock Volume Mute Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables the cursor control overlay Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables the numeric overlay Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables the scroll lock Fn This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables volume mute When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Страница 151: ...y takes a snapshot of your display screen Fn This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out Fn This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in Fn This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume Fn This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution Cycle through the screen resolutions and then select the desired resoluti...

Страница 152: ... with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Страница 153: ...AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System ...

Страница 154: ...inition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MBps megabytes per second MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal Computer...

Страница 155: ...h and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connect...

Страница 156: ...nformation is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot prior...

Страница 157: ...aph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage Charm charms Start screen icons that slide out from the right side of the screen and direct you to various Windows functions chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To pres...

Страница 158: ... 7 and earlier releases of the Windows operating system 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 computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a co...

Страница 159: ... primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag...

Страница 160: ...ge drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for ...

Страница 161: ...a The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI ...

Страница 162: ...ing 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 dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the so...

Страница 163: ... ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard 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 motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system...

Страница 164: ... reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fa...

Страница 165: ...lication utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means 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 ...

Страница 166: ...herwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep 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 software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device...

Страница 167: ...ial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or ...

Страница 168: ...g from Start screen 73 audio features 95 B backing up files 69 75 Backlit keyboard 72 battery battery life 77 care 86 87 changing 86 charge indicator light 41 charge time 78 charger 78 charging 41 78 charging the real time clock RTC 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power 81 indicator light 81 low charge 82 maintaining 87 maximum capacity 77 monitoring power 41 80 power management 78 powe...

Страница 169: ...DMI compatible TV or display device 63 monitor 64 power cord cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 66 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 140 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troublesho...

Страница 170: ...lay resolution 151 function keys 70 H headphones using 96 I icon desktop 92 moving to desktop 92 recycle bin 92 safety 28 Shut down 44 45 46 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows keys 70 troubleshooting 130 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 71 overlay keys 71 ove...

Страница 171: ...res 76 power down shut down 44 power light 81 power management 78 optimum performance 78 power plans selecting power plan options 84 power saving options 83 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 64 R real time clock RTC battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers an...

Страница 172: ...03 system indicator lights AC power 39 LEDs 41 80 81 97 System Settings 108 T taking care of battery 86 taskbar 92 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 91 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online resources 75 registering computer Toshiba Web site 43 worldwide offices 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 116 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 58 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 146 touch pad using ...

Страница 173: ...working 136 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 142 USB Wakeup function does not work 143 user password deleting 107 user password setting 105 using a microphone 95 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 59 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 58 Utilities 101 V video proj...

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