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TOSHIBA Utilities

Mouse Utility

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Mouse Utility

The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device
or mouse settings.

To access the Mouse utility:

Click

Start

Control Panel

, and then click

Mouse

, or

click the

Mouse

icon in the

Optimize

tab of

TOSHIBA

Assist

The Mouse Properties screen appears.

(Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen

The settings you can change are divided into these categories:

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Buttons

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Pointers

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Pointer options

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Hardware

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Advanced

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TouchPad On/Off

Содержание Satellite R20 Series

Страница 1: ...ed assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 203 in this guide ...

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

Страница 3: ... been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interferenc...

Страница 4: ... device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatu...

Страница 5: ...ssion for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you t...

Страница 6: ... the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunic...

Страница 7: ...onnected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products...

Страница 8: ...ic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations refle...

Страница 9: ...e user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult S...

Страница 10: ...5 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device EU Declar...

Страница 11: ... 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 power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader ...

Страница 12: ...5 MHz It is possible 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 po...

Страница 13: ...TER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 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 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5...

Страница 14: ...IPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proc...

Страница 15: ... Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Channels 36 40 44 48 Indoor Only 5250 5350 MHz Channels 52 56 60 64 Indoor Only 5470 5725 MHz Channels 100 104 108 112...

Страница 16: ...e 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 device The Access Point s radar detection feat...

Страница 17: ... Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Can...

Страница 18: ...eless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malays...

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

Страница 20: ...chnology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turnin...

Страница 21: ...inery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approve...

Страница 22: ...ata communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER 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...

Страница 23: ...dtolaserlightorothersafetyhazards resultinginserious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tousethismodelproperly readtheuser sguidecarefullya...

Страница 24: ...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 25: ...s in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their resp...

Страница 26: ... Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 ...

Страница 27: ...n the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 61 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 63 Turning off the computer 64 Options for turning off the computer 64 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 67 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 70 Using and configuring Sta...

Страница 28: ...rogram from Windows Explorer 84 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring your work 90 Using the optical drive 90 Optical drive components 91 Media Control Buttons 92 Inserting a compact disc 94 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing CDs 97 Creating a CD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the compu...

Страница 29: ...ing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer 113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maximizing battery life 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 121 Exploring the desktop 121 Finding your way around the desktop 122 Setting up for communications 124 Connecting the mo...

Страница 30: ...iguration 141 Using PC Cards 141 Inserting a PC Card 142 Removing a PC Card 143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 144 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the i LINK port 146 Using an expansion device 146 Chapter 5 TOSHIBA Utilities 148 TOSHIBA Assist 149 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect Fix 153 Optimize 154 Setting passwords 155 Usi...

Страница 31: ...ormat Utility 167 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 168 Booting from a bootable SD card 169 TOSHIBA Power Saver 169 Preset Power Profiles 171 Quickly creating a new power profile 171 Customizing a power profile 171 Mouse Utility 172 Toshiba Hardware Setup 173 Tablet and Pen Settings 175 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 176 Cross Menu Utility 178 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 180 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot U...

Страница 32: ...Windows operating system is not working 208 Using Startup options to fix problems 209 Internet problems 210 The Windows XP operating system can help you 210 Resolving a hardware conflict 211 A plan of action 211 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 212 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 213 Memory problems 215 Power and the batteries 216 Keyboard problems 218 Display problems 219 Disk drive ...

Страница 33: ...sword security 249 Without a password 250 With a password 250 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 251 Power usage mode 251 Standby mode 252 Hibernation mode 253 Display modes 254 Display brightness 254 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 255 Zooming applications in out 255 Keyboard hot keys 256 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 257 USA and Canada 257 United Kingdom 257 A...

Страница 34: ... 3 ConfigFree Utilities 261 Connectivity Doctor 261 Search for Wireless Devices 264 Profile Settings 269 ConfigFree SUMMIT 272 Quick Connect 277 Using the Automatic Switch 279 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 280 Glossary 282 Index 297 ...

Страница 35: ...n 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 notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during ...

Страница 36: ... include user manuals or all program functionality The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba h...

Страница 37: ... damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a pot...

Страница 38: ...omputer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories...

Страница 39: ...ed warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 203 ...

Страница 40: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating conditi...

Страница 41: ...uids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe c...

Страница 42: ...to follow these instructions could result in seri ous injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center The computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Never place a heavy object on the computer a...

Страница 43: ... you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on ...

Страница 44: ...puter on a carpet or other soft mate rial can block the vents Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 45 bef...

Страница 45: ...ccording to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer n...

Страница 46: ...ended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you decide not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Produ...

Страница 47: ...r see Using external display devices on page 58 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 61 Connect an optional external disk drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 63 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 141 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live...

Страница 48: ...y 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 the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause fire or damage to the computer p...

Страница 49: ...ustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor to the computer _ ...

Страница 50: ...ain battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during...

Страница 51: ...y is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can ...

Страница 52: ...er hand to slowly open or close the LCD display panel To avoid damaging the display LCD panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the LCD display panel Do not press or push on the LCD display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the LCD display panel Small bright dots may appear on your scre...

Страница 53: ...gned 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 notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons use...

Страница 54: ...odules 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 For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit ...

Страница 55: ...u to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to...

Страница 56: ...click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentat...

Страница 57: ...ample Image TouchPAD ON OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 255 ...

Страница 58: ...video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting 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 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer...

Страница 59: ...to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press 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 Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV a...

Страница 60: ...y of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The externa...

Страница 61: ...re 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 check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cab...

Страница 62: ... to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the f...

Страница 63: ...rd appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive ...

Страница 64: ...sk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Option...

Страница 65: ...n on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer...

Страница 66: ...For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 70 Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory RAM so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in ...

Страница 67: ... on using Standby see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 72 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed use the following steps to turn off your computer Turn Off For Windows XP Home or either Windows XP Professional or Windows XP MCE when not connected to a domain server follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Click Start and then se...

Страница 68: ...t down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by sliding the power button to the right To use this method you first need to activate it using the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Mai...

Страница 69: ... computer to shut down when you slide the power button to the right When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either sliding the power button to t...

Страница 70: ...ate Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes...

Страница 71: ...ck OK For more information about the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode slide the power button to ...

Страница 72: ...er mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode Configuring Standby mode options You can place the computer into Standby mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in th...

Страница 73: ...y see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Standby mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel depending on the Standby options set Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode slide the power button to the right until the on off light glows blue The computer returns to the screen ...

Страница 74: ...ws you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Sample Illustration Rotating the screen By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard your system is ready to use in tablet mode with the included Toshiba tablet pen When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed ...

Страница 75: ...alled specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them 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 custom...

Страница 76: ...ille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use light stops glowing and all exte...

Страница 77: ...e lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 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 com...

Страница 78: ...ou save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 86 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset inter...

Страница 79: ...rtant for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer c...

Страница 80: ... character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl an...

Страница 81: ...late the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function ...

Страница 82: ... 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 the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Application ...

Страница 83: ...cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor 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 ...

Страница 84: ... 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows ...

Страница 85: ...ws all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 6 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 7 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 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 upp...

Страница 86: ...NT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette CD This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges befo...

Страница 87: ...created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give t...

Страница 88: ...e 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 extensions For information on showing or hid...

Страница 89: ...parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer...

Страница 90: ... system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile dis...

Страница 91: ...s the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this Sample Illustration Opti...

Страница 92: ...aper 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 Media Control Buttons The media control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off You ...

Страница 93: ... Player button The system accesses the Internet Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the left side of the Media Player button The system accesses the Internet Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the right side of the Media Player button If a CD is in the drive the system operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the dri...

Страница 94: ... a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check tha...

Страница 95: ...ully 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 sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently...

Страница 96: ...ia Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode Sample Image Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compac...

Страница 97: ...n click My Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD Depend...

Страница 98: ...rive Please refer to your computer s product 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 a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press...

Страница 99: ... CD or DVD Discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extre...

Страница 100: ...ba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 245 ...

Страница 101: ... a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity ...

Страница 102: ...formation that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 117 for procedures If the comp...

Страница 103: ...ronment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries In addition to the ma...

Страница 104: ... charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level s...

Страница 105: ...omputer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not ch...

Страница 106: ...ter can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has...

Страница 107: ...s malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 113 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light and the on off light near the front left edge of the computer When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the s...

Страница 108: ...attery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click TOSHIBA Power Saver 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The Power Saver Properties window appears Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media adapter light On...

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

Страница 110: ...etely power down when the alarm goes off To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click TOSHIBA Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 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 comp...

Страница 111: ...es 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 Profile and discuss each power saving option Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Pan...

Страница 112: ...ger work sessions by enabling the Normal setting Any options that you change become the active settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become active settings For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile To set the Power Profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultan...

Страница 113: ...y 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 When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a fresh main battery TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your...

Страница 114: ...l and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery ...

Страница 115: ...ort circuit fire or electric shock 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 If the battery d...

Страница 116: ...sed or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal objec...

Страница 117: ...erly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the comput...

Страница 118: ... glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs ...

Страница 119: ...e of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check...

Страница 120: ...hey all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or you can see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ...

Страница 121: ...hing pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your sys...

Страница 122: ...Start button Taskbar System tray and background pattern Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Start button Icons System tray ...

Страница 123: ...n see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs A...

Страница 124: ...sks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To connect ...

Страница 125: ...rs and Other Hardware and then click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 2 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 3 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 4 Make a note of the COM port number 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click ...

Страница 126: ... allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communic...

Страница 127: ...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 telephone system for residences or offices Connection to any communication line other than an analog ph...

Страница 128: ...he telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard 2 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the progra...

Страница 129: ...the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technolo...

Страница 130: ... on page 231 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousand...

Страница 131: ...net Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines...

Страница 132: ...o the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a ...

Страница 133: ...s are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services 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 ...

Страница 134: ...ou record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 If you are using the internal microphone which is located near the front left corner of the computer go to step 4 Otherwise connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder s...

Страница 135: ... Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Do not set the volume too high ...

Страница 136: ...phones use the computer s volume control dial Using tablet mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them Pre...

Страница 137: ...you complete this task the screen faces away from the keyboard When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed Sample Illustration Rotating the display panel clockwise 180o 4 Turn the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen ...

Страница 138: ...lt the computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view For more information on changing tablet screen settings see TOSHIBA Rotation Utility on page 176 6 To send the video to an external monitor use the Cross Menu button the Cross Functional button and select the display option You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode Any other orientation will dis...

Страница 139: ...essing in on the pen and then releasing it Pull the pen from the holder Sample Illustration Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer To protect the computer s display make sure you change from tablet mode to computer mode and close the display before you turn the computer upside down Sample Illustration Location of the pen and pen holder NOTE Location of the pen holder ...

Страница 140: ...its original configuration with the screen open and facing the keyboard Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse or other pointing device For example you can execute mouse type commands in the same manner you normally would To move the pointing icon or cursor on the tablet simply drag the Toshiba tablet pen across the tablet To click a button gently press the To...

Страница 141: ...oshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of the computer 2 Press the display latch release button 3 Lift the display panel to its upright position 4 Rotate the display panel counter clockwise 180o When you complete this task the screen returns to its normal position facing the keyboard 5 Turn the display latch toward the LCD screen Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Card...

Страница 142: ...rt a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the ca...

Страница 143: ...n on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card...

Страница 144: ... Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Card MMC MultiMedia Card or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one med...

Страница 145: ...oy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the media you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to releas...

Страница 146: ...ides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and dis...

Страница 147: ...e Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office can be time consuming With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with ...

Страница 148: ...scertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password Toshiba Password Utility PC Diagnostic Tool Utility HDD Protection Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardwar...

Страница 149: ...ls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility 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 do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click TOSHIB...

Страница 150: ...HIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Страница 151: ...TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist Connect tab ...

Страница 152: ...152 TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Secure The features available in this category are User password Supervisor password Sample Image TOSHBIA Assist window Secure tab ...

Страница 153: ...HIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Protect Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Utility HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Страница 154: ...are TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Hotkey Assignment Fn esse Toshiba Hardware Setup Tablet and Pen Settings TOSHIBA Rotation Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Страница 155: ... such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up the various 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 r...

Страница 156: ...de select Secure 3 Select the User Password icon 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify 6 Click Set 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Pro...

Страница 157: ...ly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not 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 the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHI...

Страница 158: ...word To cancel the power on password function To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon 4 Click Delete 5 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the supervisor password Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Ut...

Страница 159: ...n a diskette or media of your choice Click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file This is known as the password service diskette 7 Click OK to exit If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may ...

Страница 160: ... 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and coll...

Страница 161: ...ection and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD prot...

Страница 162: ...nd files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 249 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot...

Страница 163: ... drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard which you are assigning to the item 5 Release the primary button Fn es...

Страница 164: ... cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Sample Image Fn esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in Making a direct key assignment on page 164 or Making a popup assignment on page 165 Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Comman...

Страница 165: ...older create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows based program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing...

Страница 166: ...pup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the Hotkey utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey windo...

Страница 167: ...lities and then click SD Memory Card Format utility or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image 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 horiz...

Страница 168: ...plication 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 click SD Memory Card or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize ta...

Страница 169: ...Memory Boot Utility on page 168 for instructions 2 Verify that you do not have a floppy 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 keys to select the SD Floppy icon 7 Press the Enter key TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver i...

Страница 170: ... TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each power profile mode The profiles shown in the Profile panel consist of the preset power prof...

Страница 171: ...ayback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a p...

Страница 172: ...tings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Mouse or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware Advanced TouchPad On Off ...

Страница 173: ...nagement tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Assist or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears Sample Image Toshiba Hardware Setup screen General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you t...

Страница 174: ... If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or t...

Страница 175: ...se the fast resume option be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system Tablet and Pen Settings The Tablet and Pen Settings utility allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen...

Страница 176: ...brightness The Tablet Buttons tab allows you to specify an action when a display system button is pressed After making your selections click Change choose an Action and then click OK The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options 2 Select the desired settings 3 Click OK TOSHIBA Rotation Utility This utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format primary portrait ...

Страница 177: ...ecommends that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings The Escape key located between the Cross Functional button and the Windows Security button on the front of the display can lock the display in its current display setting landscape or portrait The Tablet and Pen Settings window allows you to set various ...

Страница 178: ...A Rotation Utility on page 176 to change the screen s orientation and the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility click its icon in the System Tray to adjust screen brightness The Tablet Buttons tab allows you to specify an action when a display system button is pressed After making your selections click Change choose an Action and then click OK The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options After ...

Страница 179: ...Sample Image Cross Menu Utility screen 2 Move the Cross Functional button up or down to select a menu 3 To select an item in a menu move the Cross Functional button left or right until the icon is highlighted then press the Cross Functional button Creating a New Menu You can add up to five menus To create a new menu 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then click Cross Menu NOTE ...

Страница 180: ... the menu and click Open 5 When you have finished adding applications to the menu click OK Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code which can be used to log on to Windows When creating and registering an access code you can choose any character or symbol you want The more unique or complex the code the more secure However be sure to create a ...

Страница 181: ...ility The Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen appears Sample Image Toshiba Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen 2 To create an access code click New Registration TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility To boot from an SD card you must make the SD card bootable To do so run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk ...

Страница 182: ... be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 4 Select the drive where the SD card slot is located 5 Select Read from a floppy disk To create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option requires a third party application 6 Click Start NOT...

Страница 183: ...Extension Service Configuration 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the appropriate box Sample TOSHI...

Страница 184: ...II Sample Display Change Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 146 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in out hot keys see Hot Keys on page 249 You may select all applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Play...

Страница 185: ...ssist The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility right ...

Страница 186: ...ation buttons Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard To access Toshiba Button Controls 1 Click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Apply then click OK ...

Страница 187: ...hut down restart log off or resume 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 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Ass...

Страница 188: ...sing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in th...

Страница 189: ... Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages Infineon Trusted 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...

Страница 190: ...ed on Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollmen...

Страница 191: ...ted to define a new non empty one This is not necessary but a password improves the security of your software If your system supports power on security a Power on button is also displayed above each enrolled fingerprint This button is shown pressed by default indicating that your fingerprint is automatically added for power on authentication During fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons ...

Страница 192: ...account When the user attempts to log on again the user s fingerprint is read and compared with the user s enrolled fingerprints if the fingerprint is recognized user logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of Windows XP is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint a...

Страница 193: ...ur system supports power on security 2 Check the option Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader Power on security can be configured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature If a fingerprint used for power on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windows logon passwo...

Страница 194: ...ingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software Available options depend on the software status used hardware and installed applications Fingerprints Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard You can enroll delete fingerprints for the current user and if power on security is implemented control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory Aft...

Страница 195: ... computer startup or create new fingerprints to be used only for power on authentication Fingerprint Storage Inspector Opens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you can see the contents of your fingerprint storage Help Introduction Displays the Introduction dialog with basic information about product features Tutorial Runs the fingerprint tutorial which shows you how to enroll your fing...

Страница 196: ...available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and select Settings User Settings Swipe your finger to open Biomenu If fingerprint verification is configured to invoke another action e g display a registered page press and hold the Shift key while swiping your finger The Biomenu contains the following menu options Lock computer Locks your comput...

Страница 197: ... hints can be turned off in the Settings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your finger...

Страница 198: ... there is no active form all existing registered forms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional If the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the regi...

Страница 199: ...e computer and want to delete an existing registration To delete an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the followi...

Страница 200: ... 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 not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any obj...

Страница 201: ...nroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowere...

Страница 202: ...prints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthori...

Страница 203: ...to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other ...

Страница 204: ...power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then select Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then select Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts d...

Страница 205: ...error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer 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 Slide and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC ada...

Страница 206: ... on page 211 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device Th...

Страница 207: ...diskette drive on page 206 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the c...

Страница 208: ...is the correct unit for your computer model The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current amperage than the computer requires even if the rated voltage is correct and the plug fits correctly in the DC IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level m...

Страница 209: ...up options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options...

Страница 210: ... 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 separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot fin...

Страница 211: ... 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 and then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specifi...

Страница 212: ...urces Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a spe...

Страница 213: ... things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 213 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for ins...

Страница 214: ...rough a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device...

Страница 215: ...ng resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present 6 Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules ...

Страница 216: ...module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some ...

Страница 217: ...adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not t...

Страница 218: ...en you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the k...

Страница 219: ... 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 the problem pres...

Страница 220: ...ome flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem wit...

Страница 221: ...ology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to i...

Страница 222: ... the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To ...

Страница 223: ...de facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are s...

Страница 224: ...the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejec...

Страница 225: ...cal drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 224 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits ...

Страница 226: ...s XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your P...

Страница 227: ... Manager button 5 Double click the PCMCIA adapter 6 Double click the appropriate PC Card 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 syst...

Страница 228: ...Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation mode on page 65 and Standby mode on page 66 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct man...

Страница 229: ...Setting up a printer on page 62 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If...

Страница 230: ...cations parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure...

Страница 231: ...r computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna 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...

Страница 232: ...elect Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start and then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapt...

Страница 233: ...ns for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be ...

Страница 234: ...ng DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings C...

Страница 235: ...es and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s d...

Страница 236: ...Panel tab 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature 5 Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties d...

Страница 237: ...zed software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goe...

Страница 238: ...a from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows 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 Windows to the state it was ...

Страница 239: ... your computer with System Restore 3 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 4 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore P...

Страница 240: ...D drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explore...

Страница 241: ...her newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD 8 A CD Writing Wizard...

Страница 242: ... a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 In the Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room...

Страница 243: ...Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 240 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before c...

Страница 244: ... e mail business apps etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having proble...

Страница 245: ... the Detailed Specifications for that model For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for y...

Страница 246: ...technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www ...

Страница 247: ...y 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 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 o...

Страница 248: ...sarial San 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 Gm...

Страница 249: ... system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Password security Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn This hot key blanks the display ...

Страница 250: ... blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task ...

Страница 251: ...rt 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows online Help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away fr...

Страница 252: ...er into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 72 ...

Страница 253: ... enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box 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 70 ...

Страница 254: ...rnal monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV and built in display TV only Primary and CRT Dual Mode Display Swap image Display Sample Image Display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the sc...

Страница 255: ...chPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 56 Sample Image Disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utility on page 184 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 184 ...

Страница 256: ...off switch is in the off position No message appears when the Wi Fi antenna on off switch is in the on position 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 Space bar This hot key switches the resolution ...

Страница 257: ...universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Страница 258: ... 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 with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 261 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices u...

Страница 259: ...octor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the ...

Страница 260: ...op You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Laun...

Страница 261: ...ctions and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wirel...

Страница 262: ...ation switch on or off Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information ...

Страница 263: ... a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay on the task tray When checke...

Страница 264: ...onfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device s...

Страница 265: ...new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears NOTE ...

Страница 266: ...ice to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection NOTE ...

Страница 267: ...o devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To sele...

Страница 268: ... 2 Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices ...

Страница 269: ...ted line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example...

Страница 270: ...h antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 Click the icon in the system...

Страница 271: ... options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in the Windows operating system after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE 12 Click OK Sample I...

Страница 272: ...ettings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers ...

Страница 273: ... uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the ...

Страница 274: ...ppear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user Sample Image Sharing a file with one user NOTE ...

Страница 275: ...e summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click t...

Страница 276: ...e user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launc...

Страница 277: ...ion There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connecte...

Страница 278: ...ected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 11a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ ...

Страница 279: ... the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Sample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is partic...

Страница 280: ... 4 Click OK If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window ...

Страница 281: ...Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification Several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several n...

Страница 282: ...in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Страница 283: ... table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musi...

Страница 284: ... simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives inf...

Страница 285: ...ay of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See sy...

Страница 286: ...re non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse but...

Страница 287: ...ative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or re...

Страница 288: ...ed to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette tha...

Страница 289: ...nformation saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See...

Страница 290: ... disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the sa...

Страница 291: ...ry See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through t...

Страница 292: ...en digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Inst...

Страница 293: ...interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive networ...

Страница 294: ...on in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a ...

Страница 295: ... software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from ...

Страница 296: ...rial 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 V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communic...

Страница 297: ...res 133 B backing up files 79 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 50 106 charge not lasting 217 charging 47 51 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 50 106 not charging 217 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 251 real time clock RTC 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD DVD b...

Страница 298: ...icons 122 Device Manager 213 checking properties 214 disabling a device 214 devices keyboard 60 mouse 61 Disk Defragmenter 222 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 222 missing files trouble accessing a disk 221 running slow 222 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 223 cannot read a diskette 223 connecting 63 external connecting 63 display does not look normal flickers 220 external monitor no...

Страница 299: ...ting 162 Fn esse program 162 assigning a key 162 using drag and drop 163 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 211 resolving 213 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP 210 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 70 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 254 display modes 254 Hibernation mode 253 instant password security 249 keyboard 255 keyboard overlays 256 password security 249 pow...

Страница 300: ...8 Windows special keys 82 keyboard external 60 keyboard full size 80 keyboard PS 2 compatible 60 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 54 problem solving 215 memory module installation 55 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 230 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 219 mouse installing 61 serial 61 moving the compute...

Страница 301: ...1 powering down using Standby 70 72 precautions 41 primary button 56 printer local connecting 61 problem solving 229 printing a file 89 problem solving AC power 216 accessing disk drives 206 battery charge does not last 217 battery not charging 217 cannot insert diskette in drive 223 cannot read a diskette 223 changing display properties 220 checking device properties 214 computer hangs when PC Ca...

Страница 302: ...otection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 103 recording wav files 134 sounds 134 recording quality 135 recording sounds 134 recycle bin icon 123 registering computer 46 removing main battery 113 RJ 11 jack 127 rotating screen 74 Run dialog box 85 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 101 S safety computer 120 disposing of batteries 118 icons 37 precautions 41 saving files 86 screen blank ...

Страница 303: ...y 181 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 180 Toshiba tablet pen 139 using 140 Toshiba utilities 148 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 234 external keyboard 218 keyboard 218 keypad overlay 218 optical drive 224 turning on the computer 54 turning on the power 53 U user password disabling 156 using a file extension 88 using tablet mode 74 136 using the tablet pen 74 140 u...

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