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Using an instant user-level password........................... 175

Using a power-on (user-level) password.......................... 176

Setting a power-on (user-level) password................... 176
Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card......... 178
Deleting a power on (user-level) password ................. 178
Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card......... 179
Using the power-on (user-level) password.................. 179

Using a supervisor password............................................ 180

Setting a supervisor password...................................... 180
Creating a supervisor token on an SD™

memory card.............................................................. 182

Deleting a supervisor password.................................... 182
Deleting a supervisor on an SD™ Memory Card ........ 183

Hard disk drive passwords................................................. 184

Setting a hard disk drive user only password

in System Setup......................................................... 185

Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user

only password in System Setup............................... 186

Setting a hard disk drive master and user

password in System Setup....................................... 187

Changing the master and user passwords

in System Setup......................................................... 188

Deleting the hard disk drive master and

user passwords in the System Setup...................... 189

Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong................................... 191

Problems that are easy to fix....................................191
Problems when you turn on the computer...............193
The Windows

operating system is not working......194

Using Startup options to fix problems ...............195
Internet problems ..............................................196
The Windows

XP operating system

can help you ...................................................196

Resolving a hardware conflict ..................................197

Содержание Tecra 510CDT

Страница 1: ...need assistance 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 191 in this guide PMAD00001012 08 04 ...

Страница 2: ...ED 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 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 data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the ...

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

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

Страница 5: ...the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...

Страница 6: ...te to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also beinstalledusing an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to cert...

Страница 7: ...chnology and is compliant to TheIEEE802 11StandardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interf...

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

Страница 9: ...mpecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz f...

Страница 10: ...tielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la présente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse m...

Страница 11: ...e potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be ...

Страница 12: ...rence from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 St...

Страница 13: ...cation systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio...

Страница 14: ...e is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless 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 This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode ...

Страница 15: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Страница 16: ...ult he local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Chan...

Страница 17: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is appro...

Страница 18: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Страница 19: ...ble with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Ge...

Страница 20: ...ore information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wir...

Страница 21: ...oduct specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devi...

Страница 22: ...y with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far...

Страница 23: ...s 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 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation Article 17 Any use of low power rad...

Страница 24: ...he Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product ple...

Страница 25: ...wner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America...

Страница 26: ...EMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Tecra Fn esse Noteworthy and Slim SelectBay are registered trademarks ConfigFree and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered t...

Страница 27: ...mation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Страница 28: ... to work 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting the AC adapter 47 Charging the battery 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Setting up other devices 54 ...

Страница 29: ...g a mouse 60 Connecting a mouse 61 Connecting a local printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 63 Connecting external speakers or headphones 64 Connecting an external microphone 65 Using an expansion device 65 Adding memory 66 Installing memory modules 66 Using Slim SelectBay modules 76 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 76 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 77 Inse...

Страница 30: ...program from Windows Explorer 97 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 101 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 102 DVD ROM drive components 103 Inserting a compact disc 104 Removing a compact disc with the computer on 107 Removing a compact disc with the computer off 107 Caring for CDs and DVDs 107 Using PC Cards 108 Hot swapping 108 Using SD ca...

Страница 31: ...tions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional 134 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 135 Additional options for power 136 Chapter 5 Exploring Your Options 137 Exploring the desktop 137 Finding your way around the desktop 138 Exploring audio features 142 Using external speakers or headphones...

Страница 32: ...shiba Utilities 156 Fn esse 157 Starting Fn esse 157 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 159 Viewing existing key assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA HW Setup 161 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup 162 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 165 TOSHIBA Password Utility 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 17...

Страница 33: ... on an SD Memory Card 183 Hard disk drive passwords 184 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 185 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 186 Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup 187 Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup 188 Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Se...

Страница 34: ...em problems 214 Develop good computing habits 214 If you need further assistance 215 Before you call 216 Contacting Toshiba 216 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 217 Toshiba s worldwide offices 218 Appendix A Hot Keys 220 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 227 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 228 Getting Started 229 Starting ConfigFree 229 ConfigFree Utilities 230 Connecti...

Страница 35: ...y you wherever you go Toshiba notebook computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access ...

Страница 36: ...ations configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This user s guide contains basic information about your computer including troubleshooting ad...

Страница 37: ...ess of the risk and the 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 potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a poten...

Страница 38: ... text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media if applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web s...

Страница 39: ...ams to complement its limited warranty 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 you need further assistance on page 215 ...

Страница 40: ...s designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation and ...

Страница 41: ...mputer turn off the computer unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your network administrator Refer to If you need further assistance on page 215 for more information Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more ...

Страница 42: ...rtable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your wei...

Страница 43: ...he back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Prope...

Страница 44: ...ition while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your e...

Страница 45: ...d the rigors of portability However you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Car...

Страница 46: ...age 47 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 53 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory See Adding memory on page 66 Connect a mouse See Connecting a mouse on page 61 Connect a full si...

Страница 47: ... Do NOT pull the cord cable itself Doing so may damage the power cord cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charg...

Страница 48: ...mputer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter cord 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 hand...

Страница 49: ...y is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 125 Damaged power cords cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cord cable If the power cord cabl...

Страница 50: ...in about three hours If the computer is on the battery will charge in four to ten hours provided the computer is not consuming full power If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the Slim SelectBay charging time will be longer Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Battery life and charge...

Страница 51: ...r by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usa...

Страница 52: ... are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that any diskette drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green about one second Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system ...

Страница 53: ...nce of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer pauses for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window displays the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice gra...

Страница 54: ...tration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt 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 Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to ...

Страница 55: ...our system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data Closing the display panel When ...

Страница 56: ...56 Getting Started Turning off the computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby or Hibernate see Using Hibernation on page 115 ...

Страница 57: ...itor port Connect the monitor or projector to your computer and then configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting The following section describes how to do this in detail Also 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 s...

Страница 58: ... device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is 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 This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external device simultaneously External device on...

Страница 59: ...pport a resolution of 640 x 480 or higher Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can scroll to...

Страница 60: ...rnal keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key provided by the computer s built in keyboard You can use the Fn Key Emulation option in Toshiba Hardware Setup to assign an external keyboard key combination that will emulate the internal keyboard s Fn key In Toshiba Hardware Setup you can emulate the Fn keys by setting key combinations in the keyboard option of the ut...

Страница 61: ...g the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You must supp...

Страница 62: ...tional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 101 These instructions assume you have a USB printer consult the document that came with your printer to verify the connection type Connecting a USB printer To connect the printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other en...

Страница 63: ...onnecting 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 optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports ...

Страница 64: ...volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears To attach an external stereo output device headphone or external speakers 1 Locate the headphone jack on the right side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is i...

Страница 65: ... expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the touchpad Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the off...

Страница 66: ...will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 Installing memory modules Additional memory modules can be installed in your computer There are two memory expansion slots the secondary slot located on the bottom of your computer and the primary slot located under your computer s keyboard Normally you wil...

Страница 67: ...ou are uncomfortable with this please contact your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to complete this procedure Installing a memory module in the secondary slot If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Save your work then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command See Turning off the computer on page 54 2 Unplug the comp...

Страница 68: ...screw the screw that secures the memory module cover then remove the memory module cover Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Removing the sample memory module cover 8 If a memory module exists in the slot remove it as detailed in Removing a memory module from the secondary slot on page 70 If no memory module exists in the slot proceed to step 9 1 2 Mem...

Страница 69: ...memory module from its antistatic packaging 10 Holding the memory module at an angle by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 11 Gently press down on the memory module until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the sample memory module into the secondary slo...

Страница 70: ...mputer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If ...

Страница 71: ...ve for a service professional to complete this procedure If you install any memory module in your computer be sure that a memory module resides in the primary slot The computer does not boot when the primary slot is vacant Toshiba recommends installing a memory module in the secondary slot first due to the ease of installation before removing and installing a memory module in the primary slot If t...

Страница 72: ...omputer upside down 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position slide it to the unlocked position 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Locate and remove the retaining screw Place the screw in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later Removing the sample retaining screw 8 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to the right and open the display panel 9 Inse...

Страница 73: ...3 Removing the sample keyboard brace 10 Remove two screws securing the keyboard Place the screws in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later 11 Lift up the back of the keyboard rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest Rotating the sample keyboard ...

Страница 74: ...ry module Place the module in antistatic packaging and store it in a safe place Removing the sample metal brace 14 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 15 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket so it lies flat and is secured by two latches on either side The clips on either side of the module will cl...

Страница 75: ... of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer seat the keyboard and secure it with the two screws 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches 19 Replace the retaining screw 20 Install the battery pack 21 Turn the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory ...

Страница 76: ...ttery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your comput...

Страница 77: ...rd the back of the computer Unlatching the sample Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay out of the computer Sliding out the sample module Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay until the latch locks into place 1 2 1 2 ...

Страница 78: ...bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Save your work then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command See Turning off the computer on page 54 2 Unplug the computer See Changing batteries on page 129 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position slide it t...

Страница 79: ...ive bay cover 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover to expose the hard drive 10 Release the hard drive from the hard drive connector by grasping the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard drive sliding the it to the left side of the computer Sliding the sample hard drive out of the hard drive bay 11 Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay ...

Страница 80: ...ives 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Lifting the sample hard drive out of the hard drive bay 12 Install the new hard drive by placing the drive into the hard drive bay Placing the sample hard drive into of the hard drive bay 13 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive connector ...

Страница 81: ...drive into the computer 15 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screw removed in step 7 Inserting and removing PC Cards Your computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type III cards You can install just o...

Страница 82: ...ps below Hot swap the card choose this method if there is already a PC Card in slot you wish to use Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card stops it is safe to remove it Follow the steps below 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer If you are hot swapping a PC Card see Removing a PC Card on page 83 steps 3 through 4 2 In...

Страница 83: ...re icon on the System tray After the PC Card stops it is safe to remove it 2 Locate the PC Card eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push the button in to remove the PC Card Press the sample PC card eject butto...

Страница 84: ...computer To insert an SDcard turn the card so that the connector metal area faces down then push the card in the slot until it locks in place If Windows does not recognize an inserted SD card remove and insert it again To remove an SDcard press the card inward to release it and the card will pop out slightly The green light on the front of the computer will glow when the card is being accessed Do ...

Страница 85: ...a network LAN or a 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 Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port uses an RJ 11 jack to connect the modem to a standard voice g...

Страница 86: ... the RJ 11 wall jack Connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 147 ...

Страница 87: ... 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 99 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or other removable medi...

Страница 88: ...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 command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 112 to learn more about Standby The Windows XP operating system records i...

Страница 89: ...The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light next to the caps lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key 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 a...

Страница 90: ... and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample 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 fu...

Страница 91: ...y Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same 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 numeric and cursor control overlay Start key Application key...

Страница 92: ...u type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arro...

Страница 93: ...ut located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch You 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...

Страница 94: ...n 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 documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Using the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button the left hand button located above the ke...

Страница 95: ...ther Hardware 2 Select Toshiba Controls This displays the Toshiba Controls Properties dialog box 3 Select the box under the TOSHIBA Console button section to bring up the available options There are five options available when assigning a function to the TOSHIBA Console button TOSHIBA Console Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer Starts your email Outlook Express Disables the button ...

Страница 96: ...ou prefer to open the program first you can Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to use these methods Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu ...

Страница 97: ...the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens Wordpad using its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 Double click My Computer 5 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files The files are hidden...

Страница 98: ...he upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start Wordpad 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path if you know the program s location Then click OK If you do no...

Страница 99: ...re using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click ...

Страница 100: ...em supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional...

Страница 101: ... the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a local printer on page 61 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows XP o...

Страница 102: ...video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive If a DVD ROM drive or mul...

Страница 103: ...be locked in That is 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 CD and DVD performance it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM or multi function drive may look like this Sample DVD ROM drive shown Drive in...

Страница 104: ...ual eject hole Releases the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the Eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the DVD ROM or multi function drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned...

Страница 105: ...t button HINT The drive will not open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in DVD ROM or multi function drive problems on page 208 ...

Страница 106: ...fully 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 your network administrator for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pre...

Страница 107: ...en remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a compact disc with the computer off To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole Never use a pencil to press the Eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Gently pull ...

Страница 108: ...ith water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use For information on inserting or remov...

Страница 109: ...dy have a SD card inserted in the computer you may do so following the procedures outlined in Inserting an SD card on page 84 Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards In order to copy data from one SD card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard di...

Страница 110: ... port of the optional Advanced Port Replicator III For more information on connecting these and other components see Connecting Other External Devices on page 57 Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable Sample PORT Noteworthy Com...

Страница 111: ...s section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 122 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the comp...

Страница 112: ...mation packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When y...

Страница 113: ...f you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from yo...

Страница 114: ...ou can shut down the computer by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in the TOSHIBA Power Management utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press...

Страница 115: ...ress the power button until the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current settings and configuration of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes long...

Страница 116: ...use information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 In the Control Panel window double click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the S...

Страница 117: ...o start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the comput...

Страница 118: ...e Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box If you hold down Shift Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down Shift while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into ...

Страница 119: ...ndby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel For more information about the Power Saver utility see PC Diagnostic Tool on page 172 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode pres...

Страница 120: ...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 216 ...

Страница 121: ...is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at is maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling ...

Страница 122: ...n AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay If you travel and need to work for many hours without...

Страница 123: ...power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached Charging the main battery To 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 ...

Страница 124: ...tery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error mess...

Страница 125: ...attery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Ambe...

Страница 126: ...n the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Click Start then Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 In the...

Страница 127: ...de of the Power Save application window With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check t...

Страница 128: ...arn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start then Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs Befo...

Страница 129: ... change the battery 1 Save your work then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position slide it to the unlocked position 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery Sample battery rele...

Страница 130: ...y following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 133 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the battery latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 9 Reset the bat...

Страница 131: ...rcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immedia...

Страница 132: ... battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the Battery lig...

Страница 133: ...The computer s main battery is a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a c...

Страница 134: ...ing options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles Using one of these modes lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may al...

Страница 135: ...ously to display the power usage pop up window Sample Power usage profile pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage profile The power usage profile for battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback and Presentation The default power usage profile under AC power is Full Power 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are ...

Страница 136: ...es the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 76 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time ...

Страница 137: ...ou can do in the Windows XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Страница 138: ...nts a file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon The icons initially displayed on your Windows XP operating system desktop include Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin...

Страница 139: ...on See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Sample Windows XP Start menu Cli...

Страница 140: ... toolbar displays icons of tasks or programs similar to desktop icons You can access these icons quickly and conveniently at any time as they are not covered by the windows of other executing programs Before you may add icons to the Quick Launch toolbar you must activate it Right click on the Taskbar On the Toolbars submenu select Quick Launch To add an icon to the Quick Launch toolbar click the i...

Страница 141: ...so your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the ic...

Страница 142: ...ternal stereo speakers Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers 1 Locate the hea...

Страница 143: ... A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files in Windows TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone To record sounds using the microphone 1 Connect the microphone to the external microphone jack located on the right side of the computer 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories and t...

Страница 144: ...rded click the Play button 9 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder 3 In the Sound Recorder window click E...

Страница 145: ... audio CD and close the disc tray The CD begins to play If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary co...

Страница 146: ...riefcase or a specialized synchronization program and the computer s parallel port Transferring files You can transfer files to another computer using your infrared port or with an adapter cable To transfer files through the parallel port you need an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the t...

Страница 147: ... you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current CO...

Страница 148: ...mation reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the mo...

Страница 149: ...etworking refer to your wireless network device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba service provider 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 and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communicati...

Страница 150: ...OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to the online help that came with your operating system or your network administrator Using the Wi Fi module The transmission speed over the wireless LAN ...

Страница 151: ...er if you do so you will need to restart the computer in order to reactivate the module To configure Wi Fi for your wireless communication follow these steps 1 Click the Local Area Connection icon on the System tray The Local Area Status Connection window displays 2 Click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to the Wi Fi device connection 3 Configure the settings as requ...

Страница 152: ...rks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offe...

Страница 153: ...nnection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your ...

Страница 154: ... look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that ...

Страница 155: ...ing files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amo...

Страница 156: ...low you to ascertain certain system details set additional options and change default values The Toshiba utilities are Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility PC Diagnostic Tool Each of these utilities is described in this chapter ...

Страница 157: ...esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP 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 that perform preassigned operations known as hot keys For more information see Hot Keys on page 220 You can...

Страница 158: ... Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting 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 a...

Страница 159: ...ciated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desire...

Страница 160: ... the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer...

Страница 161: ... button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is a hardware configuration management tool available through Windows It lets you view general system settings and specify the display boot priority keyboard USB LA...

Страница 162: ...le screen appears Double click on the HW Setup icon to open the HW Setup dialog box Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup tab options Toshiba HW Setup has the following tabs General Shows the BIOS version Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD displ...

Страница 163: ...wer 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 the AC adapter Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter Boot Priority Allows...

Страница 164: ...s of settings for power management In the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box you can choose which profile to use change settings for each profile or create your own custom profiles To access Power Saver Properties 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Sample TOSHIB...

Страница 165: ...s by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings Any options that you change become the default settings when you exit the program You don t have to restart your system before they become default settings TOSHIBA Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configurat...

Страница 166: ... can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay Sample Bay Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 65 5 Under the Display Change Service tab you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Advanced Port Replicator III ...

Страница 167: ... 2 3 Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility allows you to set a user level password in TOSHIBA Console or in System Setup 1 Press the Toshiba Console button and click on Security 2 Click the User Password icon ...

Страница 168: ...lity Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options 3 Click Set 4 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 5 Click Set 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice Click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file 7 Click OK to exit ...

Страница 169: ...m in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen ...

Страница 170: ...uiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut 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 To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the ...

Страница 171: ...y Cards Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click SD Memory Card The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 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 you...

Страница 172: ...n 6 Click the Start menu To create a bootable SD with the From image file option requires a third party application PC Diagnostic Tool Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click PC...

Страница 173: ...s in Windows Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on the computer An instant user level password that secures your open programs and files when you need to leave the computer temporarily...

Страница 174: ...sword as well If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you ve set a hard disk drive master password 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 hard drive Setting user level passwords Setting password lets you leave ...

Страница 175: ...ssword secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer 1 Press and hold Fn then press F1 The screen goes blank 2 To return to work press a key On the logon screen select a user 3 For the selected user If you have not registered a Windows user password press Enter If you have registered a user password ...

Страница 176: ...ll be asked for this password This password will also be required to bring the machine out of the instant security mode that Fn F1 places the machine into Using a power on user level password A power on password prevents other users from accessing your computer Setting a power on user level password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities t...

Страница 177: ...fe Using a power on user level password 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample TOSHIBA Console Security window 3 Click the User Password icon This opens the TOSHIBA Password utility Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options 4 Click Set ...

Страница 178: ...t file 8 Click OK to exit Creating a user token on an SD memory card You may use an SD Memory Card as an access token inserting it in lieu of a user password when one is requested To create a token insert the formatted SD Memory Card and click Create Deleting a power on user level password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities then click ...

Страница 179: ... to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the system turns off automatically If you ve forgotten your passwo...

Страница 180: ...ord 4 To enter System Setup and reset your password press Y To remove your password press N It will no longer be registered Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA Utilities then click Console 2 Select Secu...

Страница 181: ...iles Safe Using a supervisor password 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample TOSHIBA Console Security window 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon This opens the TOSHIBA Password utility Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options ...

Страница 182: ...e password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Creating a supervisor token on an SD memory card You may use an SD Memory Card as an access token inserting it in lieu of a supervisor password when one is requested To create a token insert the formatted SD Memory Card and click Create Deleting a supervisor password 1 Open TOSHIBA Console by pressing the Toshiba Console button or pressing Start TOSHIBA...

Страница 183: ...sole Security window 3 Click the Supervisor password icon 4 Select Delete 5 Enter the correct password 6 Click Delete then click OK twice to exit Deleting a supervisor on an SD Memory Card To delete a supervisor token insert the SD Memory Card that contains the token information and click Disable ...

Страница 184: ... encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you should set it before you set a hard disk drive user password HINT The hard disk drive shipped with your computer may not support the master...

Страница 185: ...to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the hard drive To register a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appe...

Страница 186: ... user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to...

Страница 187: ... sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk To register master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 H...

Страница 188: ...s do not match an error message appears Repeat step 6 and step 7 to enter the password again 8 Press End to save the change 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change press Y Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and pre...

Страница 189: ...ur change press Y Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup HINT You must delete the hard disk drive master password before you can delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until t...

Страница 190: ...the master password and press Enter 6 If you want to delete the master password leave the space blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered The user password will also display as Not Registered 7 Press End to save the change 8 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change press Y ...

Страница 191: ...likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program 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...

Страница 192: ...turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you s...

Страница 193: ...ns You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Res...

Страница 194: ...tinue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message ap...

Страница 195: ...tup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Ser...

Страница 196: ...dress 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 comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing ...

Страница 197: ...e is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a probl...

Страница 198: ...tem resources 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 Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to by...

Страница 199: ...lving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts 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 199 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about cha...

Страница 200: ...g the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate 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 To check a device s properties 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance a...

Страница 201: ...nager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instr...

Страница 202: ...ght does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does ...

Страница 203: ...the power options using the Power Saver utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or noth...

Страница 204: ...er key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter 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 hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display o...

Страница 205: ...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 with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not...

Страница 206: ...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 LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Pr...

Страница 207: ...s 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test 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 do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click...

Страница 208: ... 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 starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another disk...

Страница 209: ...htened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the c...

Страница 210: ...the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the docu...

Страница 211: ...hine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device ...

Страница 212: ...off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not...

Страница 213: ...the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local printer on page 61 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By 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 anot...

Страница 214: ...ld 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 the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy ...

Страница 215: ...your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user...

Страница 216: ...rom whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a T...

Страница 217: ... the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba 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 M...

Страница 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ...indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Instant 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 For more information about the instant password see Using an instant user level password on page 175 F1 ...

Страница 221: ...rd The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security 1 Press Fn then press F1 The screen goes blank 2 Press a key On the displayed screen select a user 3 For the selected user If you have not registered a Windows user password press Enter If you have registered a Windows user password type the password and press Enter The desktop displays For the Windows XP operating s...

Страница 222: ...les that can be selected are Full Power Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback and Presentation Sample power usage profiles The default profiles in Windows XP for AC power is Full Power only The default profile in Windows XP for Battery power is Normal The properties of each profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility For more information see PC Diagnostic Tool on page 172 ...

Страница 223: ...he computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information on Standby mode see Using Standby on page 117 ...

Страница 224: ...is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 115 ...

Страница 225: ...display only Built in display and external device simultaneously External device only Sample display options window In order to use the 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 screen brightness F5 ...

Страница 226: ...ns 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 Spacebar This hot key toggles the resolution between SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 and SXGA 1400 x 1050 if supported F10 F11 F12 ...

Страница 227: ...rsal 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 228: ...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 230 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more inform...

Страница 229: ...rosoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network t...

Страница 230: ...Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles ...

Страница 231: ... 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 viewing device information ...

Страница 232: ...on point appears next to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay onthetask tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view ahistory...

Страница 233: ...n of the wireless devices that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree 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 Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed info...

Страница 234: ...vices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth device ...

Страница 235: ...nally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a pro...

Страница 236: ...he name of the profile you want to create 6 Enter any optional comments if desired 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 8 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 9 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 10 Under Execute this program after...

Страница 237: ... 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 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utili...

Страница 238: ...s point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK The default connect...

Страница 239: ...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 from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or w...

Страница 240: ...matically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch d...

Страница 241: ...lected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature W...

Страница 242: ...llowing acronyms may appear 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 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 243: ...deral Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral...

Страница 244: ...e of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocesso...

Страница 245: ...re used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer This term originates from the bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk d...

Страница 246: ...d 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 mouse button without moving the mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated See also double...

Страница 247: ...en window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a com...

Страница 248: ...ive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatil...

Страница 249: ...the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the op...

Страница 250: ...have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralize...

Страница 251: ...ical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and h...

Страница 252: ...n computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows NT P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission o...

Страница 253: ...rating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See als...

Страница 254: ...ou 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 where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A sy...

Страница 255: ...i Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the compu...

Страница 256: ...gn keys Fn esse 159 audio wav files 142 B basics backing up files 87 keyboard 89 battery alarms 128 caring for 131 changing 129 charge does not last 203 charging 50 55 123 charging before use 46 conserving power 134 disposal 133 light 49 monitoring power 125 not charging 202 power usage hot key 135 power usage mode 222 real time clock RTC 122 release 129 removing 130 button start 139 C CD playing ...

Страница 257: ...ntrol buttons 94 critical applications 3 D desktop major features 138 desktop icons 138 Device Manager 199 checking properties 200 disabling a device 200 disc positioning 106 Disk Defragmenter 207 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 207 missing files trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive 63 cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 external 63 display does ...

Страница 258: ... names 100 file backing up 87 files printing 101 saving 99 Fn key emulation 60 Fn esse program 157 starting 157 using to assign keys 159 Fn esse program 157 assigning a key 157 using drag and drop 158 function keys 90 H hard disk drive changing 78 installing 78 Master password 184 password 174 passwords 184 removing 78 secondary options 76 user password 184 hardware conflicts 197 resolving 199 hea...

Страница 259: ...Q Interrupt Request 198 ISPs 153 K key assign 159 changing 161 direct assign 160 popup 160 removing 161 key assignment viewing existing 161 key assignments changing or removing existing 161 keyboard caps lock key 89 character keys 89 connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 60 emulating Fn keys 60 function keys 90 hot keys 226 not working 193 204 overlays 91 unexpected characters 203 Windows special...

Страница 260: ...173 174 supervisor set up 176 180 supervisor level 174 types 173 174 user level 173 174 password security 220 passwords instant using 175 PC Card checklist 211 CIS Card Information Structure 210 computer stops working 212 configuring 84 errors 212 hot swapping 108 hot swapping fails 212 inserting 82 modem default 147 not recognized 212 problem solving 210 211 212 removing 83 Type I Type II Type II...

Страница 261: ...ank 204 DVD ROM or multi function drive tray does not eject 209 external display not working 206 external keyboard not working 204 external monitor 204 faulty memory 201 hardware conflict 197 198 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 199 high pitched noise 209 illegal operation 192 Internet bookmarked site not found 196 Internet connection is slow 196 keyboard not responding 193 keyboard produ...

Страница 262: ... SD card 84 inserting 84 removing 84 secondary button 94 security password 173 setting hard disk drive passwords 184 setting up adding memory 66 computer 67 71 computer s environment 40 PC Cards 84 setting up a connection 149 shortcuts 157 Shutdown mode hot key 223 shutting down more quickly 114 Slim SelectBay installing module 77 modules 76 removing module 77 sound problem solving 209 Sound Recor...

Страница 263: ...e computer 54 112 U Universal Resource Locator URL 141 USB attaching a keyboard 60 diskette drive 63 port connection 63 user password 184 using a file extension 101 utilities HW Setup 161 V video projector adjusting display 59 W Web sites 216 Support Online 197 Web sites Toshiba 217 Wi Fi wireless networking 148 Windows Explorer 97 Windows Media Player 145 Windows Standby 55 Windows Start menu 96 ...

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