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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring the desktop

Finding your way around the desktop

Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, 
Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern.

(Sample Image) Windows

®

 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.

Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop 
including: 

Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to 
retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media, 
it does not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the 
Recycle Bin, see Windows

®

 online Help.

Internet Explorer

®

—The Microsoft

®

 browser that provides access 

to the Internet.

Start button

Taskbar

Icons

Notification Area

Содержание Qosmio G45

Страница 1: ...t Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 174 in this guide G45 AV SeriesUser sGuide ...

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

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

Страница 4: ...mber REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected ...

Страница 5: ...a Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should eve...

Страница 6: ...ntative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connect...

Страница 7: ...t toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are a...

Страница 8: ...a or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer...

Страница 9: ...d 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 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can ...

Страница 10: ...ery shall resist against interference 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 specif...

Страница 11: ...to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ov...

Страница 12: ...ce is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A pee...

Страница 13: ...our 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 France ...

Страница 14: ...ult the 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 Cha...

Страница 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...quipment except in the countries regions in the following table An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ir...

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

Страница 19: ...n the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yard...

Страница 20: ...y safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wir...

Страница 21: ...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 Industry Canada...

Страница 22: ...ment 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 It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices...

Страница 23: ...5 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a HD ...

Страница 24: ...her optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 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 ...

Страница 25: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Страница 26: ...marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co L...

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

Страница 28: ...necting the display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display 64 Using an external keyboard 64 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting up a printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 66 Turning off the computer 66 Options for turning off the computer 67 Using the Shut Down command 69 Using and confi...

Страница 29: ... program from Windows Explorer 85 Starting a program using the Start Search field 86 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring your work 89 Using Windows Media Center in Windows Vista 90 Media Center setup 90 Starting the Media Center 92 Using the optical drive 93 Optical drive components 94 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 99 Playing optical media ...

Страница 30: ...110 Power Plans 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer 113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 117 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 120 Exploring the desktop 120 Finding your way around...

Страница 31: ...nserting an ExpressCard 134 Removing an ExpressCard 134 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 135 Removing memory media 136 Using the i LINK port 137 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect Fix 142 Optimize 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 145 Using a user password 146 Deleting a u...

Страница 32: ...168 Fingerprint reader limitations 170 ConfigFree 170 Getting Started 171 ConfigFree Utilities 171 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 174 Problems that are easy to fix 174 Problems when you turn on the computer 175 The Windows operating system is not working 178 Using Startup options to fix problems 178 Internet problems 179 The Windows operating system can help you 180 Resolving a hardware conflic...

Страница 33: ...u contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba s worldwide offices 206 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210 Using the Application Cards 211 Card Case 211 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214 Power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 Hibernation mode 217 Display modes 218 Displ...

Страница 34: ...34 Contents 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 224 Glossary 225 Index 239 ...

Страница 35: ... 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 PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s pri...

Страница 36: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Страница 37: ...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 38: ... toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the...

Страница 39: ...at is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers ...

Страница 40: ... part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these ...

Страница 41: ... a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turn...

Страница 42: ... has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter yo...

Страница 43: ...Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 42 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 49 Connect a mouse ...

Страница 44: ...n Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC ad...

Страница 45: ...rnia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fai...

Страница 46: ...age 113 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows blue After that the battery will be completely charged and ...

Страница 47: ...maging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely larg...

Страница 48: ...assis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are pro...

Страница 49: ...ur software on page 42 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the ...

Страница 50: ...must be installed in Slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 R...

Страница 51: ... screws that secure the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up Memo...

Страница 52: ... 3 of Removing a memory module on page 55 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with ...

Страница 53: ... the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The me...

Страница 54: ...ng the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 115 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If ...

Страница 55: ...the Sleep configuration will not be saved The following screen may appear when you turn on the power If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you ...

Страница 56: ...L NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel and then System The...

Страница 57: ...op of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the scre...

Страница 58: ... default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 221 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below An HDMI compatible television o...

Страница 59: ...ndard television or other video display device to the computer s S Video Out port first refer to Selecting video cables on page 59 for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting a standard television projector or VCR DVD player on page 61 If you are connecting an SVGA monitor first refer to Selecting video cables on page 59 then skip to Connecting an external monitor or projecto...

Страница 60: ...n you use a TV or other external display device you can use that device s speakers or when you use the computer s built in display you can connect to external speakers or a stereo sound system for higher quality sound You can connect the sound to external audio devices in two ways Using the headphone jack on the side of the computer This lets you connect directly to headphones powered speakers or ...

Страница 61: ...e device is correctly set for the S video port See the device s documentation for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options Choose the settings you desire and click Apply Then click OK Adjusting the Display Properties When using the S video display port the desktop shown on your TV may be larger than the screen c...

Страница 62: ...your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options 4 Select...

Страница 63: ...ultaneously TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop Sample Image Display options window The dual display modes internal display and external device cannot be used while you are watching an HD DVD The right most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode This mode is available only ...

Страница 64: ...B compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not functi...

Страница 65: ...ct the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to...

Страница 66: ...ecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk 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 It is a good ide...

Страница 67: ...ent state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely ...

Страница 68: ...p mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to ...

Страница 69: ... menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button ...

Страница 70: ...ese options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power button Set thi...

Страница 71: ...sing the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by eit...

Страница 72: ...nced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option...

Страница 73: ...utton or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light glows blue The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using ...

Страница 74: ...he computer automatically goes into Sleep mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change ...

Страница 75: ... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this opt...

Страница 76: ...several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 111 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 138 Caring for your computer This section gi...

Страница 77: ...ated Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock 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 computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a he...

Страница 78: ... Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Страница 79: ...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 intervals See yo...

Страница 80: ...es for viruses This precaution 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 tur...

Страница 81: ... your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboa...

Страница 82: ... through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot key functions on page 212 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key a...

Страница 83: ...simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor con...

Страница 84: ...ng a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If yo...

Страница 85: ...k Windows Explorer 4 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 In the left part of the window under the Local Disk 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 ...

Страница 86: ...ng files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should...

Страница 87: ...box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with click File and then Save As and give the new file a different name File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not suppor...

Страница 88: ...HNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 65 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are cha...

Страница 89: ...ting system on page 201 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use th...

Страница 90: ...to use the Media Center There are many different methods you can use to connect your television and computer Connecting to a television Your computer has TV out capability meaning you can connect it to a television and view the computer image on the television Using your computer s TV Tuner and the Microsoft Windows Media Center you can also record or view TV programs There are two different ways ...

Страница 91: ... able to connect a VCR DVD player or Set top box to the TV Tuner The types of connections and features supported vary depending on the capabilities of the TV Tuner supplied with your computer Refer to the documentation included with the TV Tuner itself for detailed instructions on how to connect your computer to the desired signal source Once you have fully connected the TV Tuner you can then cont...

Страница 92: ...off the adhesive backing on the IR Blaster and mount the sensor above the remote IR receiver on your TV Set top box or VCR DVD player or within 5 inches of it making sure that the side with the adhesive is facing the IR receiver on the TV Set top box or VCR DVD player for it to properly function 3 Install batteries in the remote control 4 Run the Media Center Setup wizard see Starting the Media Ce...

Страница 93: ...pecific information regarding connecting your system to a cable TV or antenna source Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks...

Страница 94: ...se Eject button Press to release the disc tray Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is...

Страница 95: ... on and the Windows operating system is running While Media Center is running the Media button has the same function as the My Music button on the Toshiba Remote Control The Play Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button...

Страница 96: ...osmio AV controller The following table lists the functionality of the above buttons regions on the controller No Button Name Function Equivalent to 1 OK Keyboard Enter 2 Up Keyboard up 3 Right Keyboard right 4 Down Keyboard down 5 Left Keyboard left 6 More Info Keyboard application key 7 Back Keyboard browser back 8 11 Vertical navigation Navigate up down 12 15 Horizontal navigation Navigate left...

Страница 97: ...power is off 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD discs on page 101 ...

Страница 98: ... contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the cen...

Страница 99: ... not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode Sample Image Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button Before putting on headphon...

Страница 100: ... 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 DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or HD DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear...

Страница 101: ... of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Caring for CD or DVD discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do...

Страница 102: ...ore inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 204 ...

Страница 103: ...s a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides po...

Страница 104: ...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 Please see Maintaining your battery on page 117 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replic...

Страница 105: ...attery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs t...

Страница 106: ...ity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely 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 operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and ...

Страница 107: ...led and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time 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 main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The following also applies to the secondary...

Страница 108: ...acing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light the on off light and the power button light to the left side of the keyboard When the on off light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE Power button System Indicator Lights AC pow...

Страница 109: ...s the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an opt...

Страница 110: ... Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 Confi...

Страница 111: ...ter is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections descri...

Страница 112: ...d each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three power plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but ...

Страница 113: ...o damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your co...

Страница 114: ...the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock ...

Страница 115: ... slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking...

Страница 116: ... charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a d...

Страница 117: ...nect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the batt...

Страница 118: ...nforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your ...

Страница 119: ...g cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before us...

Страница 120: ...r everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Страница 121: ...w desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop including Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into th...

Страница 122: ...bar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icon...

Страница 123: ...ermine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound 2 Click Phone and Modem Options The Location Information dialog box displays 3 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 4 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 5 Make a note ...

Страница 124: ...rea network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 1...

Страница 125: ... a computer system failure Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your comput...

Страница 126: ... LAN port When your computer starts the Windows operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance ...

Страница 127: ...ation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 195 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some ...

Страница 128: ...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 cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet...

Страница 129: ...The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar...

Страница 130: ...o record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can play sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microp...

Страница 131: ...h external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Web Cam Your computer may...

Страница 132: ...ng which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a card 2 Insert...

Страница 133: ...r If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Locate the PC Card eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC C...

Страница 134: ...ation Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prep...

Страница 135: ...gital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 Windo...

Страница 136: ...n Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media...

Страница 137: ...to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on ...

Страница 138: ...ons or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprin...

Страница 139: ...f computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Страница 140: ...shiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Страница 141: ...141 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Страница 142: ...142 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Страница 143: ... Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Страница 144: ...Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervi...

Страница 145: ...member it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the T...

Страница 146: ...sword icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor ...

Страница 147: ... and then enter it again to verify 4 Click Set 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 6 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password ...

Страница 148: ... of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting...

Страница 149: ...n saver Setting for resuming from standby or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re opened TPM Settings Select this category to set up the Trusted Platform Module available on certain models TPM State Verify whether the TPM is enabled or di...

Страница 150: ... use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that ...

Страница 151: ...nd set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enabl...

Страница 152: ...All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is ...

Страница 153: ... Hardware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then cl...

Страница 154: ...the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you ...

Страница 155: ...n quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard functi...

Страница 156: ... Office Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applic...

Страница 157: ...OSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the TV button This button is located above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections...

Страница 158: ...e setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the Notification Area or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen ...

Страница 159: ...lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check ...

Страница 160: ...re or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Protector ...

Страница 161: ...ing fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy wait for the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation the reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeede...

Страница 162: ...fingerprint authentication If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power...

Страница 163: ...played with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power on security If you do not want to use a fingerprint for power on security but only for logon click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints The numbe...

Страница 164: ... these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings Opens the User Settings dialog containing user specific options for setting up the product Power on Security The memory of the fingerprint device is limited typical capacity is 21 fingerprints You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer start...

Страница 165: ...eb page or dialog registration When the window is displayed again all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader Registered Web pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility s features and settings It is available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and s...

Страница 166: ...egistration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These h...

Страница 167: ...ration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Edit 6 Change the value of an item or delete the item 7 Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected regi...

Страница 168: ...ent 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen Care and maintenance of your 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 obje...

Страница 169: ...iled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognitio...

Страница 170: ...e for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility ConfigFree All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and cr...

Страница 171: ...n the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems ...

Страница 172: ...profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you...

Страница 173: ...a profile 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Страница 174: ... all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Страница 175: ...utton in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 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 or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power b...

Страница 176: ...lving a hardware conflict on page 180 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to sel...

Страница 177: ... the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out o...

Страница 178: ...sily 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 hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as instal...

Страница 179: ...lems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you se...

Страница 180: ...ware conflict If you 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 or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and dr...

Страница 181: ... change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties includ...

Страница 182: ...at seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 55 4 Reinstall the memory module fo...

Страница 183: ... by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the batter...

Страница 184: ...ay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 105 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the...

Страница 185: ...n reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advan...

Страница 186: ...r the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the extern...

Страница 187: ...l disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want...

Страница 188: ...onal external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You 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 i...

Страница 189: ... example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not...

Страница 190: ...rd disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 180 If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card an...

Страница 191: ...he system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 181 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click...

Страница 192: ...nd setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using Express Card See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 180 If your system does not have built in drivers for your Express Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under...

Страница 193: ...device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 181 for more information Since all Express Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one Express Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you rem...

Страница 194: ...sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 65 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disabl...

Страница 195: ...igher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your...

Страница 196: ...ss point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with...

Страница 197: ...em 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 Special considerations for the Windows operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point devi...

Страница 198: ...a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 4 Verify that your computer recognizes y...

Страница 199: ...hard disk Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Copy files to diskette Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect a writable CD DVD or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to c...

Страница 200: ...from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardwar...

Страница 201: ...created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point 5 Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to step 4 6 Close al...

Страница 202: ...nance 5 Click Backup and Restore Center 6 You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer Click either Back up files or Back up computer If you choose to back up your entire computer you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically and will only include the changes made since the last backup 7 Follow the on screen help to complete your backup For more help ...

Страница 203: ...he Windows operating system after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each...

Страница 204: ...tions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the complete detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifi...

Страница 205: ...media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the U...

Страница 206: ...y Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 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 Mex...

Страница 207: ... on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Страница 208: ... and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions Mute Password security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Display switch Brightness control Wireless communication switch TouchPad switch Display resolution switch ...

Страница 209: ... using the pointing device 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card...

Страница 210: ...re information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 150 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 170 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information refer to Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 154 TO...

Страница 211: ...ar and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Double click the Card for the application to be launched The associated application is launched Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 211 To use the Card Case 1 Move the cursor to the to...

Страница 212: ...le a card drag it from the bottom row to the top row To disable a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row 5 To close the Card Case click the icon in the top right corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed in...

Страница 213: ...BA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select ...

Страница 214: ...security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable security select To cancel select ...

Страница 215: ...cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Страница 216: ...IBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 73 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Страница 217: ...r into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 71 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Страница 218: ...xternal monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing th...

Страница 219: ... screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness ...

Страница 220: ... are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To ...

Страница 221: ...TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 57 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select ...

Страница 222: ... screen resolution or Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Страница 223: ...functions 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 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in ...

Страница 224: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Страница 225: ...rnating 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 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Страница 226: ... 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 scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Страница 227: ...ssive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a...

Страница 228: ... disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter dis...

Страница 229: ... specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controll...

Страница 230: ...production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the ...

Страница 231: ...ulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its cap...

Страница 232: ...r individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used f...

Страница 233: ...tion of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 ca...

Страница 234: ...an 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 computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A ...

Страница 235: ...llel 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 capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions s...

Страница 236: ...y 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 the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically...

Страница 237: ...eft off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where...

Страница 238: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Страница 239: ...ving power 110 disposal 117 low charge 109 monitoring power 46 107 not charging 183 notification 110 power plan 215 power plan hot key 112 real time clock RTC 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 135 removing memory media 136 button power 48 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 99 CD using 93 character keys 81 charging the batte...

Страница 240: ... corrupted damaged data files 188 missing files trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 66 external connecting 66 display does not look normal flickers 186 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device connecting 59 external 58 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 117 double...

Страница 241: ...s 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 hot key power plan 112 http 128 I i LINK port 137 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 64 instant passwords using 14...

Страница 242: ...ot working 185 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 125 Dial Up Networking Wizard 125 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 122 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 other documentation 38 overlay keys 83 P password deleting a supervisor 146 disabling a user 147 setting a user 146 supervisor set up 145 types 144 passwords i...

Страница 243: ... Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 195 no sound 190 non system disk or disk error 1...

Страница 244: ...gram 84 Start Search field 86 Windows Explorer 85 Windows Start menu 84 starting up the computer from Shut down 71 from Sleep 76 Startup menu problem solving 178 supervisor password deleting 146 supervisor password set up 145 S video port cable selection 59 T Taskbar 122 telephone line connecting to modem 124 television connecting 59 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA As...

Страница 245: ...ess networking 127 Windows Media Player 99 Windows Explorer 85 Windows operating system Help and Support 180 problem solving 178 Windows operating system desktop 120 Windows Start menu 84 wireless networking 127 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 125 World Wide Web 128 www 128 ...

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