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Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

4

A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is 
executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click 

Yes

 to 

continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

5

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

Recovery of Factory Default 

Software

 and then click 

Next

.

(Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen

Содержание Satellite M505

Страница 1: ... site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center 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 183 in this guide Satellite M500Series User sGuide ...

Страница 2: ...ANT 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 da...

Страница 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

Страница 4: ...umber 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 Customer Support Center 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 s...

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

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

Страница 9: ...fication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l o...

Страница 10: ...ore than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for r...

Страница 11: ...cations operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the...

Страница 12: ...pment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible 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 medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification system...

Страница 13: ...hnical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS I...

Страница 14: ... requires a WiMAX enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service WiMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost Availability of WiMAX is limited check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations Broadband performance and results may vary due to environment factors and other variables Intel wireless WiMAX...

Страница 15: ...nd accordingly condition system level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non compliant Approved Countries Regions for the Wireless WAN 3G module PA3759U 1MCM This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equip...

Страница 16: ...l be the responsibility of the user The total radiated energy from all the antennas connected to the Wireless WAN adapter the Bluetooth module and the Wireless LAN cards conforms to the FCC limit of the SAR radio frequency exposure requirement regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC r...

Страница 17: ...tionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empec...

Страница 18: ...azil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Irela...

Страница 19: ...ia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Turkey Turk Islands Ukraine UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Vatican Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands Zimbabwe Albania Argentina CNC 693 GI 2007 3655 GI 2007 Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus ...

Страница 20: ...BPT BIPT isrequired Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor privé gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor regi...

Страница 21: ... Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure ...

Страница 22: ...ration in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult wi...

Страница 23: ... Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Turkey UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Zimbabwe Albania Argentina Australi...

Страница 24: ...naco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Tunisia Turkey UAE United Arab Emirates Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay ...

Страница 25: ...d France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paragua...

Страница 26: ...de 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 802 11a 5 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Australia Brunei Canada Ch...

Страница 27: ...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 Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP D...

Страница 28: ...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 29: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency 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 th...

Страница 30: ...HIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized 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 provid...

Страница 31: ...nstructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair an 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 author...

Страница 32: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Страница 33: ...ted States and other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are tradema...

Страница 34: ...Service options 46 Chapter 1 Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 ...

Страница 35: ...titions 71 Creating recovery DVDs media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the TouchPad 78 Adjusting TouchPad settings 81 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 82 Using external display devices 82 Connecting the display device 83 Directing the display output...

Страница 36: ...our keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 101 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows keys 102 Overlay keys 102 Backlit Keyboard 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the Start menu 104 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 104 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 105 Saving your work 106 Printing your work 107 Backing up your work 108 Res...

Страница 37: ... power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to do when the main battery runs low 123 Setting battery notifications 123 Conserving battery power 124 Power Plans 125 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan...

Страница 38: ... Web 141 Internet Service Providers 141 Connecting to the Internet 142 Surfing the Internet 142 Internet features 142 Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet 143 Exploring audio features 144 Recording sounds 144 Using external speakers or headphones 144 Using the Web Camera 145 Using an ExpressCard 146 Inserting an ExpressCard 146 Removing an ExpressCard 146 Using the Memory card read...

Страница 39: ...g the USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint utility limitations 174 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint Logon 174 Care and maintenance of...

Страница 40: ...e batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems tray type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard problems 198 ExpressCard checklist 198 Resolving ExpressCard problems 199 Printer problems 200 Modem problems 201 Wireless networking problems 202 DVD operating problems 203 Develop good computing habits 204 Data and system c...

Страница 41: ...Case 218 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 219 Lock Instant security 220 Power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 Hibernation mode 223 Output Display switch 224 Display brightness 225 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 227 Zoom Display resolution 228 Keyboard hot key functions 229 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 230 Glossary 231 Index 245 ...

Страница 42: ...iency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave ...

Страница 43: ...formation regarding the ENERGY STAR Program This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitme...

Страница 44: ...e accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the compu...

Страница 45: ...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 46: ...entation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s s...

Страница 47: ...puter in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave ...

Страница 48: ...cautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer t...

Страница 49: ...rning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid...

Страница 50: ...sing your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer The cooling fan ...

Страница 51: ...t toensurea secureelectrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been pr...

Страница 52: ...ia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Страница 53: ...nging the main battery on page 128 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery 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 white After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the compute...

Страница 54: ...y raise the panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the compu...

Страница 55: ...haracteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power 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 properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure ...

Страница 56: ...visiting the Toshiba Web site at http www register toshiba com or by clicking Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba reco...

Страница 57: ... screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s ...

Страница 58: ...puter closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 5 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the ba...

Страница 59: ...dule Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on ...

Страница 60: ...nstalled in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the...

Страница 61: ...ng down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot 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 14 Replace the memory module...

Страница 62: ...at surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to ...

Страница 63: ...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 may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows...

Страница 64: ...e protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located...

Страница 65: ... socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel ...

Страница 66: ... your work to external media before executing the recovery Recover to a custom size partition This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C partition and then restores your C drive to its out of box state Note With this option any changes you made to the C drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted See Recovering to a custom size partition on page 69 Recover ...

Страница 67: ...first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 75 To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or ...

Страница 68: ... and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen ...

Страница 69: ...rongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor The Recover to a custom size partition option restores your C drive to its out of box state and allows you to specify the size for the C partition You can resize and recover the C drive using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs media if you have create...

Страница 70: ... the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen ...

Страница 71: ...y When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the rec...

Страница 72: ...he second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 75 To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning scr...

Страница 73: ...t Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proce...

Страница 74: ...in the Recovery media for your system The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery DVDs media 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Recovery Media Creator 2 Select DVD to create Recovery media on DVD 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by clicking the check box next to each item s Name recov...

Страница 75: ...to a custom size partition Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 65 To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to DVDs media 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot men...

Страница 76: ...ess any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive including the partitions Be sure to create recovery DVDs media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive If you want to restore the internal storage drive use one of the recovery options instead of erasin...

Страница 77: ... data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes This process may take several hours depending on the size of your internal storage drive Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next A confirmation message...

Страница 78: ...cations that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next 3 Click the item you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the TouchPad Some of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported...

Страница 79: ...er To Do the following Example Move the on screen pointer Slide your finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want to move the pointer To move the pointer a longer distance slide your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Sample illustration Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select 2 Do one of the following Tap...

Страница 80: ...control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Sample illustration Vertical scrolling active area Scroll horizonta...

Страница 81: ...crolling 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the TouchPad as described above 2 Without lifting your finger from the TouchPad start moving your finger in a circular motion on the TouchPad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the TouchPad Sample ...

Страница 82: ...ows Control Panel For more information please visit www support toshiba com and enter the phrase Mouse pointer jumps around as you type into the Search field Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To enable disable the TouchPad do one of the following Press the TouchPad ON OFF button Press Fn F9 For more information see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 82 A...

Страница 83: ...of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your television Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device Connecting to a TV using HDMI CEC Available on certain models HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a standard in the CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HD...

Страница 84: ...deo cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the display properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ...

Страница 85: ... TV extended desktop External monitor and TV extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop Sample Image Display options window 3 Release the Fn key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See t...

Страница 86: ...er is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentatio...

Страница 87: ...ears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer 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 storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose ...

Страница 88: ...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 the internal storage drive Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely ...

Страница 89: ...ep 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 completely 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...

Страница 90: ...lower right corner of the Start menu 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 puts the computer into Sleep mode 1 Click ...

Страница 91: ...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 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 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Страница 92: ...ibernate in the pop up menu 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 either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of t...

Страница 93: ...ower Options screen 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 to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the comp...

Страница 94: ... 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 and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Sample Image Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the pop up menu Th...

Страница 95: ...sing the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security 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 the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desi...

Страница 96: ...t 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 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer...

Страница 97: ...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 125 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 150 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your...

Страница 98: ...ter 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 heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2...

Страница 99: ...storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 106 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset ...

Страница 100: ...ecaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both The Windows operating system rec...

Страница 101: ...ad Your computer s keyboard includes only one Enter key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the separate key as follows Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Pressing the Fn key sim...

Страница 102: ...ys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows button Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control...

Страница 103: ...ain models Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing You can modify the time out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off using the Illumination tab of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility F...

Страница 104: ...the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the contents of each...

Страница 105: ...ordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and files field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Sam...

Страница 106: ...egular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application to display the drop down menu and then click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog bo...

Страница 107: ...oc docx extension Any file name with an extension of doc docx is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see you...

Страница 108: ...uter You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows Backup program preinstalled on the computer s internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 207 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal stora...

Страница 109: ...Optical storage is a popular medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play re...

Страница 110: ...e on certain models see Inserting an optical disc slot type drive on page 111 for more information If your computer includes a standard tray type optical drive available on certain models see Inserting an optical disc tray type drive on page 113 for more information Your optical drive may look like this Sample Illustration Optical drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in u...

Страница 111: ... on Sample Illustration Media control buttons The Media button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies The Play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Mute button allows you to mute the sound...

Страница 112: ...s or the drive starts pulling the disc in Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Use only standard 12 cm CD or DVD Discs Any other size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system Removing a disc slot type drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive T...

Страница 113: ...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 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 optical discs on page 116 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray l...

Страница 114: ...r of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on the default player opens To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continu...

Страница 115: ... optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive Pl...

Страница 116: ... scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The mo...

Страница 117: ...ber of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that prov...

Страница 118: ...omputer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 132 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an...

Страница 119: ...onal batteries 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 For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Never leave batteries in the b...

Страница 120: ...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 helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery...

Страница 121: ...s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power ma...

Страница 122: ...d using the Windows operating system Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light...

Страница 123: ...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 not included with your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and...

Страница 124: ... settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use...

Страница 125: ...omputer 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 describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You ca...

Страница 126: ...cation levels internal storage drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan ...

Страница 127: ...htly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened To enable or disable the eco power plan press the eco utility button Sample Illustration Locating the eco utility button The Toshiba eco utility monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real t...

Страница 128: ...ery 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 computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To r...

Страница 129: ...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 130: ... 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 131: ... 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 132: ... fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow white 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 i...

Страница 133: ...uivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming 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...

Страница 134: ...ice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your comp...

Страница 135: ...erything 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 136: ...p icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files 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 Recycl...

Страница 137: ...ssociated 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 icons of tasks or programs that run continuousl...

Страница 138: ... may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wi...

Страница 139: ... need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the Connect to the Internet wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet and then under Internet Options click Co...

Страница 140: ... line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never co...

Страница 141: ...Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with H...

Страница 142: ...rator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses c...

Страница 143: ...and adding short comments and Internet links They may also provide a forum to encourage visitors to leave comments and to interact with the publisher Message boards A Message board is a script on a Web site with a submission form that allows visitors to post messages called threads or posts on that Web site for others to read that pertain to a particular subject and unlike blogs are generally shor...

Страница 144: ... to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equi...

Страница 145: ...r headphones use the computer s volume control Using the Web Camera Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in Web Camera With this Web Camera you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your computer Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls To email instant message or video conference you...

Страница 146: ...rst need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a card 2 Insert the ExpressCard Sample Illustration 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 on the Show hidden icons button if...

Страница 147: ... be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc To use a micro or mini SD card an SD adapter is required To avoid damaging your card never insert a Memory Stick Duo card without an adapter into the Memory card reader Compatibility is not guaranteed even with an adapter See your system s Detailed Specifications for ...

Страница 148: ...tricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button if necessary in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If...

Страница 149: ... be used with both eSATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment devices and USB devices The eSATA interface supports fast data transfer rates which is especially useful for transferring and storing large files such as digital photo music or video files Like the USB interface the eSATA interface supports hot swapping connecting and disconnecting devices while the computer is on eSATA device...

Страница 150: ...tions These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility TOSH...

Страница 151: ...itor ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist 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 152: ...152 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Страница 153: ...153 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Страница 154: ...154 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Страница 155: ...s category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Страница 156: ...ndled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process ...

Страница 157: ...s 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 supervisor pass...

Страница 158: ...ember 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 TO...

Страница 159: ...upervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba str...

Страница 160: ...r Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK 7 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 Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click on the User Password icon 4 Click Not Registered 5 Follow the ...

Страница 161: ...ng Settings Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the...

Страница 162: ... 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 appe...

Страница 163: ...e 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 Settings 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 164: ...er Devices and Printers click Mouse 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 Hardware Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then...

Страница 165: ...pears Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressi...

Страница 166: ...hen 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 turn on the computer on page 84 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on...

Страница 167: ...Illumination Turns the panel LED lights on and off available on certain models Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen Illumination tab options Password Allows you to set a user password USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ...

Страница 168: ... can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible ex...

Страница 169: ... is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF ...

Страница 170: ... menu of the USB Sleep and Charge window if the charge function cannot be used in Mode 4 Sample Image TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Change Utility screen In this situation select a different mode USB Sleep and Charge function may not be functional with some connected external devices even if the appropriate group is selected In this situation uncheck the check box for the group and discontinue using this ...

Страница 171: ...ffice 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 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 applications you...

Страница 172: ...the system control panel directly 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 4 Click Close ...

Страница 173: ... 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 the ...

Страница 174: ...tart All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then select the Fingerprint Utility For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to your online help file It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples If you choose to u...

Страница 175: ...bjects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrol...

Страница 176: ...ition see illustration below Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Fingerprint reader limitations The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed whe...

Страница 177: ...SHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA eco Utility Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the Toshiba eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more informa...

Страница 178: ...date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used t...

Страница 179: ...ilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 180 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 181 Getting Started This section contain...

Страница 180: ...k connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information Status of the PC Network Connections Status of wired and wireless connecti...

Страница 181: ...red 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 enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and se...

Страница 182: ...182 Utilities ConfigFree 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 183: ... 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 184: ...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 button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp ...

Страница 185: ... press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device You may need to press F12 several times The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdo...

Страница 186: ... 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 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 of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normal...

Страница 187: ... 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your computer If the specifications do match contact Toshiba See Contacting Toshiba on page 211 The Windows operating system is not working Once ...

Страница 188: ...ons menu displays these options Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally When you highlight each option usin...

Страница 189: ...find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the...

Страница 190: ...check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 2 To view the device s installed double click the device type 3 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the...

Страница 191: ...emory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL 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 Power and the batteries Your computer rec...

Страница 192: ...on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options ...

Страница 193: ...on that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instan...

Страница 194: ...een Saver or change the settings for each of these components individually Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the col...

Страница 195: ...y not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or mo...

Страница 196: ... correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional 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 th...

Страница 197: ...uter is connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for 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...

Страница 198: ...akers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control ExpressCard problems ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard 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 If your syst...

Страница 199: ... until the computer shuts down approximately 10 seconds 2 Restart the computer and press the F8 key immediately after pressing the ON OFF button 3 From the menu select Safe Mode 4 After the computer starts click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 5 Look for an item with a yellow shield with an exclamation mark in it This indicates there is a resource...

Страница 200: ...on mode on page 88 and Sleep mode on page 89 The system does not recognize your ExpressCard Refer to the ExpressCard documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems An ExpressCard error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s docume...

Страница 201: ...ly from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems Available on certain models This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to ...

Страница 202: ...e Windows Control Panel System and Security Some Toshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot bro...

Страница 203: ...ng 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 The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter an ExpressCard USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own managemen...

Страница 204: ...ting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options 2 Click Choose when to turn off the display in the left pane 3 To turn off the display select Never in the drop down lists 4 Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie ...

Страница 205: ...storage drive and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user ...

Страница 206: ...these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System 2 In the left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 3 Click Create 4 In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounti...

Страница 207: ...ating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your ...

Страница 208: ...Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 207 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them available on certain models Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If t...

Страница 209: ... Disabled Change the setting to Enabled Some external devices may not be able to use the USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods Change the Enabled mode setting Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer If this function cannot be used change the setting to Disabled Make sure ...

Страница 210: ...ay need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation I...

Страница 211: ...he problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Customer Support Center Within the United States...

Страница 212: ...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 213: ... 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 214: ...ctions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless TouchPad Zoom Display resolution ...

Страница 215: ...pear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 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 using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The ass...

Страница 216: ... refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 162 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 179 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 171 Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...

Страница 217: ... Cards display at the top of the screen Sample Image TOSHIBA Card display 2 Click the stacked card on the far right of the display The Application Cards are hidden under this card The Application Cards appear and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear 4 Click the full size Card to launch...

Страница 218: ... the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed The top row contains all of the disabled cards 4 To enable a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row To disable the card drag it from the bottom row to the top row 5 To close the Card Case click the icon in the top corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the ...

Страница 219: ...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 220: ...ant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select ...

Страница 221: ...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 222: ...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 94 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 223: ...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 92 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 224: ...ously External monitor only TV or other external video device only External monitor and TV simultaneously Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop External monitor and TV extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using ex...

Страница 225: ...and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the follow...

Страница 226: ... the Bluetooth module Wireless WAN 3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enab...

Страница 227: ...TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 78 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 228: ...isplay 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 229: ...s 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 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in ...

Страница 230: ...with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Страница 231: ...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 232: ...e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integrati...

Страница 233: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information...

Страница 234: ...ilar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup fi...

Страница 235: ...and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of 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 ...

Страница 236: ...edicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can b...

Страница 237: ...ed object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E e...

Страница 238: ...o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Th...

Страница 239: ...at represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See al...

Страница 240: ...nd data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides...

Страница 241: ...stems are the Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows 7 operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the p...

Страница 242: ...essing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory...

Страница 243: ...n your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware s...

Страница 244: ...ile to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term f...

Страница 245: ...ng 192 charging 53 120 conserving power 124 disposal 133 installing 128 130 low charge 123 maintaining 132 monitoring power 53 121 not charging 192 notifications 123 power plan 221 power plan hot key 126 real time clock RTC 118 120 remaining power 122 removing 128 safety precautions 131 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 55 start 137 buttons eject optical drive 110 Media control bu...

Страница 246: ...creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 190 checking properties 190 devices keyboard 85 mouse 86 Disk Defragmenter 196 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 196 missing files trouble accessing a drive 195 running slow 196 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 196 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal flickers 194 exter...

Страница 247: ...extensions 107 file backing up 100 files backing up 108 printing 107 restoring 109 saving 106 fingerprint authentication 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 174 Fn keys 101 function keys 101 H HDMI Out Port 82 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows operating system 189 Hibernation mode 88 configuring 92 hot key 223 starting again from 94 hot key disablingorenablingTouchPad 227 disa...

Страница 248: ...00 keyboard external 85 keyboard full size 101 L light AC power 51 drive in use indicator 110 lock computer using 98 M main battery changing 128 installing 128 130 removing 128 safety precautions 131 manual eject hole optical drive 111 memory adding 57 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 59 Memory card reader inserting memory media 148 removing memory media 148 using 147 memory m...

Страница 249: ...res 117 problem solving 191 turning on 55 power button 55 power plan hot key 126 power plans 125 power source connecting 52 powering down using Hibernate 92 using Sleep 94 precautions 48 printer connecting 86 problem solving 200 201 printing a file 107 problem solving AC power 191 accessing disk drives 185 battery charge does not last 192 battery not charging 192 cannot insert diskette in drive 19...

Страница 250: ... not working 187 program starting 103 programs not running correctly 196 projector 82 connecting 84 R real time clock RTC battery 118 recording sounds 144 recording sounds 144 recycle bin icon 136 registering computer 56 removing CDs and DVDs slot type drive 112 DVD with computer off 116 with computer on 115 ExpressCards 146 main battery 128 memory module 62 RJ 11 jack 140 runningthecomputeronbatt...

Страница 251: ...ity 177 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 163 Toshiba online resources 116 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 162 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 178 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad adjusting settings 81 disabling 82 enabling 82 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboar...

Страница 252: ...ing 138 Windows Explorer 104 Windows operating system Help and Support 189 problem solving 187 Windows operating system desktop 135 Windows Start menu 104 wireless networking 138 Wizards Connect to the Internet 139 wizards Connect to the Internet 139 World Wide Web 141 www 141 ...

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