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Index

AC adaptor

AC power

connecting adaptor

accessories

memory

adding memory

Alt keys

Application Cards

211

audio

files

132

audio features

132

backing up

files

battery

changing

117

charge indicator light

111

charge not lasting

186

charging

conserving power

disposal

low charge

monitoring power

not charging

notifications

power plan

power plan hot key

real-time clock (RTC)

108

removing

117

BIOS Setup

see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

Bridge Media Adapter

inserting memory media

137

removing memory media

137

button

power

start

126

CD, using

100

character keys

charging the battery

checking device properties

183

click

communications

network connection

128

set up

127

computer

Содержание Satellite Pro S300-EZ1511

Страница 1: ... 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 176 in this guide SatellitePro S300 S300MSeries User sGuide ...

Страница 2: ... WARRANT 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 importa...

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: ... 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 Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used...

Страница 8: ...rior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be...

Страница 9: ... devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce ...

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

Страница 11: ...m legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station Article 14 Un...

Страница 12: ...15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipmen...

Страница 13: ...DA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wire...

Страница 14: ...nesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Réunion Romania Russia Saint Martin Saipan San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slo...

Страница 15: ...able in 802 11a and Turbo Mode Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China PRC Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arab...

Страница 16: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Страница 17: ...device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating 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...

Страница 18: ...nei Canada Chile China PRC Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spai...

Страница 19: ...rance Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Pu...

Страница 20: ...49 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz 802 11a 5 GHz Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 4965AGN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Brunei Canada Chil...

Страница 21: ...The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no security mode Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specificat...

Страница 22: ...transmitting from your computer 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneousl...

Страница 23: ...search literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services ...

Страница 24: ...da Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications 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 pow...

Страница 25: ...le to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations...

Страница 26: ... embedded wireless module into other device Optical Drive Safety Instructions 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 s...

Страница 27: ...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 28: ...s of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi All...

Страница 29: ...1 Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 ...

Страница 30: ...the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 72 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display 75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Setting...

Страница 31: ...3 Using the overlay to type numeric data 94 Starting a program 94 Starting a program from the Start menu 94 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 95 Starting a program using the Start Search field 96 Saving your work 97 Printing your work 98 Backing up your work 99 Restoring your work 100 Using the optical drive 100 Optical drive components 101 Inserting an optical disc 101 Playing an audio CD ...

Страница 32: ...114 Power Plans 115 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 116 Changing the main battery 117 Removing the battery from the computer 117 Inserting a charged battery 119 Taking care of your battery 120 Safety precautions 120 Maintaining your battery 121 Disposing of used batteries 122 Traveling tips 123 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 124 Exploring the desktop 124 Finding your way around...

Страница 33: ...ia Adapter Slot 136 Inserting memory media 137 Removing memory media 137 Using the i LINK port 138 Using the eSATA USB combo port 138 Using an expansion device 139 Chapter 5 Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 1...

Страница 34: ...166 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Trusted Platform Module TPM 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 169 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 169 Fingerprint Logon 170 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 170 Fingerprint reader limitations 171 ConfigFree 172 Getting Started 172 ConfigFree Utilities 173 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 176 Problem...

Страница 35: ... 195 Wireless networking problems 196 DVD operating problems 198 Develop good computing habits 199 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 200 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba 205 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba s worldwide offices 207 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot ...

Страница 36: ...es 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 225 Appendix C TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 226 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 227 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 228 Cleaning the cooling module 229 Glossary 231 Index 245 ...

Страница 37: ...nergy efficiency 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...

Страница 38: ...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 39: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Страница 40: ...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 41: ...iba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check...

Страница 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 touching the ...

Страница 45: ... 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 Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer The cooling fa...

Страница 46: ...ough steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter your desired user name and password choose a picture to be associated with your user account and then click Next 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next 5 Click the appropriate option...

Страница 47: ...tandard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 46 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 53 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page ...

Страница 48: ...n Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC ad...

Страница 49: ...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 back of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Страница 50: ...nging the main battery on page 117 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 green After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the compute...

Страница 51: ...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 52: ... not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis unless you have selected a...

Страница 53: ...g system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Before adding externa...

Страница 54: ...low these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn o...

Страница 55: ...own The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 117 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory modul...

Страница 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...e If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The 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 on...

Страница 59: ...ed the additional memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 61 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Do not try to re...

Страница 60: ... 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 Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must r...

Страница 61: ...ing a charged battery on page 119 6 Turn the computer right side up 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Syste...

Страница 62: ...our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor It is also strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs before using your system ...

Страница 63: ...tem 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 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Recovery and then Recovery Disc Creator 2 Select DVD to create Recovery media on DVDs 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled dr...

Страница 64: ...the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for exam...

Страница 65: ...operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 Sample Image Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays select one of the options and then click Next The options are Recovery of Factory Default Software Erase the hard disk Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen ...

Страница 66: ... Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click N...

Страница 67: ...k and then click Next 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the ...

Страница 68: ...lt Software and then click Next 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any ke...

Страница 69: ...dia If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to DVDs refer to Creating Recovery DVDs on page 63 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 menu appears 3 U...

Страница 70: ...s Vista 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 6 Sample Image Product Recovery Menu screen 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen ...

Страница 71: ... Click Start 2 Right click Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer available on certain models allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall driv...

Страница 72: ...he TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or ...

Страница 73: ...information see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 222 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions th...

Страница 74: ...ss F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected LCD Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Mu...

Страница 75: ...nnecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible chec...

Страница 76: ...a live AC outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printer...

Страница 77: ...ng an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a goo...

Страница 78: ...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 79: ...in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer retu...

Страница 80: ... menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button ...

Страница 81: ...own lists 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power bu...

Страница 82: ...nd configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode optio...

Страница 83: ...Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected...

Страница 84: ...tton or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the ON OFF light glows green The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using ...

Страница 85: ...pecify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image ...

Страница 86: ...t Sleep 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 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...

Страница 87: ...ter you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see ...

Страница 88: ... the internal storage drive and optical drive indicator lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optiona...

Страница 89: ...puter 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Страница 90: ...ee Saving your work on page 97 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to external media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing u...

Страница 91: ...puter while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Shut Down command or Sleep command See Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 84 to learn more about Sleep The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut dow...

Страница 92: ...d 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 simu...

Страница 93: ... 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 t...

Страница 94: ...sor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You ca...

Страница 95: ...ing 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 drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with...

Страница 96: ...ories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad 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 Start Search field This example uses the Start menu s Start Search field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Start Se...

Страница 97: ...t saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 In your Windows based application click File and then Save 2 Click Browse folders 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 box Use this dialog box to...

Страница 98: ... with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc 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 extensio...

Страница 99: ...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 202 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable am...

Страница 100: ...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 For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will au...

Страница 101: ...ea around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting an optical disc To insert an...

Страница 102: ...on page 105 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make su...

Страница 103: ...our hearing Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that i...

Страница 104: ...t specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the ejec...

Страница 105: ...erprints 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 most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner n...

Страница 106: ...n it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Страница 107: ...nding on the model selected See easyguard toshiba com for detailed information Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power manag...

Страница 108: ...that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Plans on page 115 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned o...

Страница 109: ...an a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your compu...

Страница 110: ...RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message during startup The error message may vary by computer model Depending ...

Страница 111: ...ery 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 management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either ...

Страница 112: ... 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 ON OFF light Internal storage drive light Bridge Media Adapter light AC...

Страница 113: ...an 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 114: ...settings tab of the Power Options window appears Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 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 the int...

Страница 115: ...ombined 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 can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination...

Страница 116: ...tem 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three power plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but the highest performance from your computer The Balanced plan ...

Страница 117: ...o damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your co...

Страница 118: ...tery to slightly pull it away from the computer Sample Illustration Unlocking the primary battery release 6 While continuing to lightly pull on the battery slide the secondary battery release latch down or away from the center of the computer and then pull the battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Primary battery release latch Secondary battery release latch ...

Страница 119: ...k Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity Do not force the battery into position Sample Ill...

Страница 120: ...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 damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can ...

Страница 121: ... 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 green 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 122: ...result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent 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 ...

Страница 123: ...raveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at ac...

Страница 124: ...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 125: ...p icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop 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 Recy...

Страница 126: ... associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuou...

Страница 127: ...our 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 wireless communicat...

Страница 128: ... 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 Connect to the Internet 2 Click Dial Up 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the Internet Connecting a modem to a telephone line Your compu...

Страница 129: ...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 connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key tele...

Страница 130: ...nterlinked 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 HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particula...

Страница 131: ...net through your company s network See your network administrator 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...

Страница 132: ...es for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the Fil...

Страница 133: ...reo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external sp...

Страница 134: ...odel the process of sending E mail taking pictures or recording video messages may vary The Web Camera software by default should already be running in the Notification Area Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to s...

Страница 135: ...into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be damaged Before removing a PC Card make sure that no applications or system services are using the card 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in t...

Страница 136: ...up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter slot supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PD...

Страница 137: ...mory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again...

Страница 138: ...te This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on Using the eSATA USB combo port Your computer includes an eSATA USB combo port which can be used with both eSATA external S...

Страница 139: ... you return to your desk you can then quickly connect your computer to the Port Replicator and have immediate access to all of your network resources and external devices This eliminates the time consuming process of connecting each external device individually and saves wear and tear on the ports and cables To achieve a proper connection between your computer and the Port Replicator your computer...

Страница 140: ...lities 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 Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSH...

Страница 141: ...ation Utility 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...

Страница 142: ...2 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Страница 143: ...143 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Страница 144: ...144 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 145: ...available in this category are TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Страница 146: ...ed with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Recovery 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 147: ...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 148: ...remember 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...

Страница 149: ...assword icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a superviso...

Страница 150: ... then enter it again to verify 4 Click Set 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 6 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Util...

Страница 151: ...TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting up ...

Страница 152: ...aver Setting for resuming from sleep or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re opened TPM Settings Select this category to set up the Trusted Platform Module available on certain models TPM State Verify whether the TPM is enabled or disable...

Страница 153: ... 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 154: ...et the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HD...

Страница 155: ...Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is comp...

Страница 156: ...umentation within the application for any additional help To make a bootable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utilit...

Страница 157: ... a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card 1 Create a bootable SD card see TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility on page 156 for instructions 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu 6 Use the arrow key...

Страница 158: ...er Hardware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK ...

Страница 159: ...Hardware Setup 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 pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a...

Страница 160: ...Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 74 General Allows y...

Страница 161: ... 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 162: ...ll be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external device connected ...

Страница 163: ...other modes in the drop down menu of the USB Sleep and Charge window if the charge function cannot be used in Mode 1 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 function Battery settings Thi...

Страница 164: ...e Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications...

Страница 165: ... to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and Windows Mobility Center buttons These buttons are located above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desire...

Страница 166: ...esume from Hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears 2 Click Silence M...

Страница 167: ... 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 168: ... Platform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F1 when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then pre...

Страница 169: ...of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility click Start All Programs TrueSuite Access Manager and then select the TrueSuite Access Manager icon For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to your online help file It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint pr...

Страница 170: ...e guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do n...

Страница 171: ... soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position see illustration below Samp...

Страница 172: ... network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems ...

Страница 173: ...desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor...

Страница 174: ...iles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you ena...

Страница 175: ...ofile 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Страница 176: ... 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 177: ...utton in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power b...

Страница 178: ...on page 182 The computer is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the internal storage drive If you have an internal storage drive problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arr...

Страница 179: ...g 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the batter...

Страница 180: ...sily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as instal...

Страница 181: ...lems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you se...

Страница 182: ...ware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and dr...

Страница 183: ... change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties includ...

Страница 184: ...at seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 59 4 Reinstall the memory module fo...

Страница 185: ... by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the batter...

Страница 186: ...ter or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 109 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the ke...

Страница 187: ...re by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct th...

Страница 188: ... colors displayed 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows 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 color palet...

Страница 189: ...ncrease the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal 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 190: ... 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 the hub side...

Страница 191: ...cted 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 is in the sm...

Страница 192: ...etween the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are hav...

Страница 193: ...n for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure e...

Страница 194: ...connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty...

Страница 195: ...e software manufacturer for more information Modem problems 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 the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications progra...

Страница 196: ...f the Windows Control Panel Hardware and Sound 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 ...

Страница 197: ...tly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in...

Страница 198: ...isc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Use the DVD Player software that came with your computer to view DVD movies 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 5 Verify that you...

Страница 199: ... up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these m...

Страница 200: ...stem configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows op...

Страница 201: ...nts displays showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The u...

Страница 202: ...oshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from optical discs External optical disc writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a storage drive You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting ...

Страница 203: ...n page 202 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 the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefull...

Страница 204: ...ng 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 that you are connected to ...

Страница 205: ... 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 If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the ...

Страница 206: ... at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the 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 yo...

Страница 207: ... Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère B P 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo ...

Страница 208: ...Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfeld...

Страница 209: ...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 210: ...r along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The...

Страница 211: ... refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 153 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 172 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 164 Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...

Страница 212: ...e 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 the application Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards ap...

Страница 213: ...yed 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 Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available ...

Страница 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 84 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 218: ...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 82 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 219: ... Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resoluti...

Страница 220: ...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 221: ... are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To ...

Страница 222: ...TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 72 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 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ... uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less...

Страница 227: ...h Monitor do one of the following Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then PC Health Monitor Click the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor icon in the notification area then click the message TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor is not enabled Please click here for more details The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen displays 2 Click Next The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software Notice Acceptance scr...

Страница 228: ...odule skip to step 4 Refer to Cleaning the cooling module section Access to the cooling module is available on certain models 3 After cleaning the cooling module run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool again Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool 4 If you are prompted to run the cooling diagnostic tool again Toshiba recommends th...

Страница 229: ...the Power indicator is off refer to Turning off the computer on page 77 in the Getting Started chapter if necessary 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 4 Remove the battery pack refer to Removing the battery from the computer on page 117 in the Mobile Computing chapter if necessary 5 Depending ...

Страница 230: ...lpoint pen or cotton swab for cleaning It may clog the cooling module 7 Slide the cooling module cover back into place on the computer to reattach it and or secure it using the screw 8 Re install the battery pack refer to Inserting a charged battery on page 119 in the Mobile Computing chapter if necessary 9 Turn your computer right side up 10 Reconnect any cables that were removed in Step 2 11 Res...

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: ... Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Страница 233: ...most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be c...

Страница 234: ...stem disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the internal storage drive bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the vide...

Страница 235: ...ated 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 can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of ...

Страница 236: ...urn 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 be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and h...

Страница 237: ...eft 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 emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates ano...

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: ...are the Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Basic 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 compute...

Страница 242: ...roperties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access ...

Страница 243: ...shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device that utilizes solid state memory as opposed to a hard disk see hard disk Much like hard disks solid state d...

Страница 244: ...iversal 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 for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless c...

Страница 245: ...conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 50 111 not charging 185 notifications 113 power plan 216 power plan hot key 116 real time clock RTC 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 53 63 start 126 C CD using 100 character keys 92 charging the battery 50 checking device pro...

Страница 246: ...not read a diskette 190 connecting 77 external connecting 77 display does not look normal flickers 188 external monitor not working 188 screen is blank 187 display device external 73 display output settings 74 display external adjusting 75 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 122 double click 73 DVD player general problems 198 DVD using 100 E ENERGY STAR 37 error messages device dri...

Страница 247: ... Display resolution 223 zooming 224 Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 213 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i LINK port 138 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 40 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 75 instant passwords using 147 Internet bookmarked site not found 181 connecting to 131 features 131 slow connection 181 surfing 131 uploadi...

Страница 248: ...2 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 191 troubleshooting 191 using 100 optical media recording 103 other documentation 41 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant using 147 setting 147 PC Card checklist 193 computer stops working 193 configuring 136 errors 194 hot swapping fails 193...

Страница 249: ...hed noise 192 Internet bookmarked site not found 181 Internet connection is slow 181 keyboard not responding 178 missing files trouble accessing a disk 189 modem not receiving or transmitting 195 no sound 192 non system disk or disk error 179 PC Card 192 checklist 193 error occurs 194 hot swapping fails 193 not recognized 194 slot appears dead 193 power and batteries 185 printer 194 195 program no...

Страница 250: ...et up 148 S video 73 T Taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 128 television adjusting display 75 Toshiba registering computer 47 worldwide offices 207 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 optical drive 191 turning on the computer 52...

Страница 251: ...251 Index Windows Start menu 94 wireless networking 127 Wizards Connect to the Internet 128 World Wide Web 130 www 130 ...

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