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Getting Started

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

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reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard
Drive Recovery Utilities on your computer.

The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate amount of
CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your
optical disk drive is not writable, contact TOSHIBA Customer
Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system.

To create recovery CDs/DVDs:

1

Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows
desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking
Start, All Programs, then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities.

2

Select CD, DVD, or All Files (to create Recovery media
on both CDs and DVDs).

Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen

3

Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check
box next to the item’s Name – recovery files, applications
(original bundled drivers and applications), or both the
recovery files and applications.

4

Click Burn.

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Содержание TECRA A5

Страница 1: ...ssistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 181 in this guide ...

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

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: ...FCC registration 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 ad...

Страница 5: ...t 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 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equi...

Страница 6: ... 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 certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier An...

Страница 7: ...StandardonWirelessLANs 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 interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth ...

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

Страница 9: ... 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 frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 G...

Страница 10: ...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 med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Radio L...

Страница 11: ...sure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized 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 conjunctio...

Страница 12: ...tem refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or...

Страница 13: ...ces 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 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mob...

Страница 14: ...NG CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Ather...

Страница 15: ...IPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proc...

Страница 16: ... Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Channels 36 40 44 48 Indoor Only 5250 5350 MHz Channels 52 56 60 64 Indoor Only 5470 5725 MHz Channels 100 104 108 112...

Страница 17: ...e employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feat...

Страница 18: ... following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia ...

Страница 19: ... 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 Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liech...

Страница 20: ... com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yard...

Страница 21: ...sible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services 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 environm...

Страница 22: ...o this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operatio...

Страница 23: ...n low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change t...

Страница 24: ...possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification 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 it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Ra...

Страница 25: ... light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tousethismodelproperly readtheuser sguidecarefullyan...

Страница 26: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Страница 27: ...ufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are tradem...

Страница 28: ... Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 ...

Страница 29: ...sk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display 79 Using an external keyboard...

Страница 30: ...ogram from the Start menu 93 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 93 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 95 Saving your work 96 Printing your work 98 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 99 Drive components and control buttons 100 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 100 System Control Buttons 101 Inserting a compact disc 102 Removing a disc with the computer on 104 Removing ...

Страница 31: ...e battery alarm sounds 122 Changing the main battery 123 Removing the battery from the computer 123 Inserting a charged battery 125 Taking care of your battery 126 Safety precautions 126 Maximizing battery life 127 Disposing of used batteries 128 Conserving power 129 Power profiles 130 Using a hot key to set the power profile 130 Additional options for power 131 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s...

Страница 32: ...sing external speakers or headphones 147 Using the i LINK port optional 148 Inserting and removing PC Cards 148 Inserting a PC Card 149 Removing a PC Card 150 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 150 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot optional 150 Inserting media 151 Removing media 152 Connecting your modem to a telephone line 152 Connecting to a phone line 152 Using an expansion device 153 Cha...

Страница 33: ...71 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn esse 173 Starting Fn esse 174 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA HW Setup 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 180 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 181 Problems that are easy to fix 181 Problems when you turn on the computer 183 The Windows operating ...

Страница 34: ...lems 207 Wireless networking problems 208 DVD operating problems 211 Develop good computing habits 214 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 215 If you need further assistance 221 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 222 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 Toshiba s worldwide offices 223 Appendix A Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password 226...

Страница 35: ...ower Cord Cable Connectors 233 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 234 Getting Started 235 Starting ConfigFree 235 ConfigFree Utilities 237 Connectivity Doctor 237 Search for Wireless Devices 240 Profile Settings 245 ConfigFree SUMMIT 248 Quick Connect 253 Using the Automatic Switch 256 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 257 Glossary 258 Index 273 ...

Страница 36: ...ware product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigur...

Страница 37: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Страница 38: ... of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially ...

Страница 39: ...t the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshib...

Страница 40: ... warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 181 ...

Страница 41: ...r Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may ...

Страница 42: ...tioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use a...

Страница 43: ...omputer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center If you experience discomfort while operating the computer stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the...

Страница 44: ...ing from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle...

Страница 45: ...ssue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 46 bef...

Страница 46: ...n your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip 5 Select how your comp...

Страница 47: ... send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by going to the Toshiba web site at register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Int...

Страница 48: ...iskette drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 82 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 148 Install flash memory cards see Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot optional on page 150 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to char...

Страница 49: ...trical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury Sa...

Страница 50: ...e you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the system indicator glows green _ ...

Страница 51: ...bles and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being char...

Страница 52: ...y leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer 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 Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNIC...

Страница 53: ...ay panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the latch on the center of the display panel 2 Push the display latch in and raise the display panel Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may a...

Страница 54: ... the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information appli...

Страница 55: ...ically When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the com...

Страница 56: ...ded by removing and replacing the memory module in that slot You will need a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver for this procedure To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the compu...

Страница 57: ...ut down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter 4 Remove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 123 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot ...

Страница 58: ...over 7 Remove the memory slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the comp...

Страница 59: ...mory access problems 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely...

Страница 60: ... force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 15 Re insert the battery For information on inserting the battery see Changing the main battery o...

Страница 61: ...e a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 56 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer 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 wil...

Страница 62: ... and restart it TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does no...

Страница 63: ... 63 Using the HDD Recovery you can Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition with...

Страница 64: ...obtain the Recovery media for your system To create recovery CDs DVDs 1 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicking Start All Programs then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD DVD or All Files to create Recovery media on both CDs and DVDs Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking t...

Страница 65: ...ing the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is...

Страница 66: ... a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work first If you have created other partitions for examp...

Страница 67: ... C drive 1 Press 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all information will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration and to specify the size of the C drive Press the Left Right Arrow keys to inc...

Страница 68: ... CD DVD drive and power on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the k...

Страница 69: ...re to save your work first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery pr...

Страница 70: ... 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on your keyboard to...

Страница 71: ...eHardDiskRecoveryPartition TheDeleteHard Disk Recovery Utility warning screen displays Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility screen 2 Click OK to continue 3 When the following warning screen displays click Yes to confirm Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen After the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility has completed it assigns the appropriate drive letter for example E dri...

Страница 72: ...m s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables 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 t...

Страница 73: ...ckball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To doub...

Страница 74: ...Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click the Mouse icon 4 Click the TouchPad ON OFF tab The TouchPad ON OFF tab view window appears Sample TouchPad ON OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window ...

Страница 75: ...on 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Toshiba Controls This displays the Toshiba Controls Properties dialog box 3 Select the box under the Select a Button section to bring up the Select a Program menu There are six options available when assigning a function to the TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Assist Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer Starts your...

Страница 76: ...tions to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the c...

Страница 77: ...ting user passwords on page 161 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect an external display device to the available video ports An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A standard television projector or VCR DVD player via the S video Out port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other external di...

Страница 78: ...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 Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the available settings in the following order Built in...

Страница 79: ...e external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external displ...

Страница 80: ...efore physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the print...

Страница 81: ... printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps ...

Страница 82: ...ons to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports ...

Страница 83: ...e headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Connecting a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach ...

Страница 84: ...er To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located ...

Страница 85: ...ble through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample locking the computer ...

Страница 86: ...ou save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 96 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset inter...

Страница 87: ...ortant for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer ...

Страница 88: ...tionality of a full size keyboard Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 ...

Страница 89: ...has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard ...

Страница 90: ...For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 173 or Hot Keys on page 225 Windows special keys Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key 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 ...

Страница 91: ... light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold do...

Страница 92: ... hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode...

Страница 93: ...tem displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a p...

Страница 94: ... the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 8 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side ...

Страница 95: ...ocation type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files Windows NT Accessories Wordpad exe then click OK If you do not know the location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions HINT To run the same program again click th...

Страница 96: ...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 Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you creat...

Страница 97: ...dows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ and File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension ...

Страница 98: ...ee your Windows XP online help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 81 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 operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your...

Страница 99: ...ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these re...

Страница 100: ... 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multi function drive is located on the right side of the computer The System Control buttons are located along the right side of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display pan...

Страница 101: ...u need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it System Control Buttons The System Control buttons available on some models on the right side of the keyboard allow you to qu...

Страница 102: ...6 The Presentation button allows the user to switch between the LCD and LCD CRT or projector Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Sample drive tray fully extended HINT The drive will not open if...

Страница 103: ...ive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray If you insert the disc incorrectly it may...

Страница 104: ...if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of...

Страница 105: ...me heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA ...

Страница 106: ...any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a ...

Страница 107: ... work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want befor...

Страница 108: ...Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibern...

Страница 109: ...ower Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Sample system power mode settings For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 NOTE ...

Страница 110: ...d disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When star...

Страница 111: ...will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164...

Страница 112: ...u restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns...

Страница 113: ...d goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable ...

Страница 114: ... see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number...

Страница 115: ...atures that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li ion battery pack that provides power wh...

Страница 116: ...aced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 127 for...

Страница 117: ...iba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applicatio...

Страница 118: ...xtends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery 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 b...

Страница 119: ...mpts 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 Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the ba...

Страница 120: ... it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Sample power and battery light locations 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 Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Tosh...

Страница 121: ...ecreases 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 the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains battery power more qu...

Страница 122: ...can take the necessary steps to save your work Your Toshiba computer system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take...

Страница 123: ...ite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery R...

Страница 124: ...5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out from the back of the computer Sample removing the battery ...

Страница 125: ...rious injury Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try a...

Страница 126: ...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 immediately Use protective gloves when hand...

Страница 127: ...ry 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 cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery lig...

Страница 128: ...it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to ...

Страница 129: ...r other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the compu...

Страница 130: ... own custom profile 4 For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to set the power profile To set the power profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop up window Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power...

Страница 131: ...al options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources 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 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time ...

Страница 132: ... everything you can do in the Windows XP 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 133: ...rt button taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Start button Taskbar Icons System tray ...

Страница 134: ...dows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access ...

Страница 135: ...stem 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 icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray ...

Страница 136: ...fault 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 COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel 2 Cl...

Страница 137: ...ion 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 10 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 152 Connecting your computer to a network You can connec...

Страница 138: ...click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this dela...

Страница 139: ...are external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wi...

Страница 140: ...sands of networks 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...

Страница 141: ...ion 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 compu...

Страница 142: ... a Web site specifically designed to help you 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 Intern...

Страница 143: ...o 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 amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Pl...

Страница 144: ...dby or Hibernation mode Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure t...

Страница 145: ...he media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Depending on your DVD configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system ...

Страница 146: ...MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button Record St...

Страница 147: ...sing external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers 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...

Страница 148: ...NK port This port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic config...

Страница 149: ... see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 3 Insert the PC Card Sample inserting a...

Страница 150: ...slide it out of the slot Sample removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Using the...

Страница 151: ...structions apply to all media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks in place Sample inserting media When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove media while data is being written or read Even when the Win...

Страница 152: ...t Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate us...

Страница 153: ...hone 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 135 Using an 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 ...

Страница 154: ...turn to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com ...

Страница 155: ... details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Setting a user password Using a supervisor password PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Power Saver SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Hotkey...

Страница 156: ...puter settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Страница 157: ...n Installer Secure The features available in this category are Using a supervisor password Setting user passwords Protect Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are TOSHIBA Power Saver SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silence...

Страница 158: ...the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next Sample TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item s you want to install To select multiple items hold down the Ctrl key as you make your selections ...

Страница 159: ... supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result o...

Страница 160: ...ears 2 On the left side select Secure Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Supervisor Password box 6 Retype your password in the Supervisor Password again box 7 Click OK Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist T...

Страница 161: ...rograms and files when leaving the computer temporarily A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When se...

Страница 162: ...er and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure 3 Select the User Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Pas...

Страница 163: ...lick OK PC Diagnostic Tool 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 this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click Computer Diagnostics The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen ...

Страница 164: ... when you are ready to begin the tests TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver...

Страница 165: ...ctive when you click either OK or Apply Profiles This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you requ...

Страница 166: ...ttings on the Setup Action tab Keep in mind however that by default these actions will apply to all profiles SD Memory Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot To access the SD Memory Card Format utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the SD Memory Card Format icon The SD Memory Ca...

Страница 167: ...ormatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 4 When formatting is completed click Close to exit the utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample ...

Страница 168: ...t the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behavio...

Страница 169: ...tab options 4 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 Sample Display Change Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 153 ...

Страница 170: ...Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Reader Icons on the desktop To access the zooming utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Zooming Utility You can also access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window then double clicking the Zooming Utility icon The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...

Страница 171: ...and press 1 TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard You can access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window then double clicking the TOSHIBA Button Control icon The TOSHIBA C...

Страница 172: ...VD drive to Quiet 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 access the utility double click the icon in the task tray You can also access the utility through the TOS...

Страница 173: ... Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With...

Страница 174: ...rd overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse You can also Access Fn esse through the TOSHIBA Assist window by Clicking Optimize on the left size of the window and then double clicking the Hotkey Assignment icon The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned ...

Страница 175: ... same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you want to assign it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automat...

Страница 176: ...signment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or cli...

Страница 177: ... to do this refer to your Windows XP operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function K...

Страница 178: ...tion management tool available through Windows To access it open the Start menu click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon You can also access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side and then double clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General A...

Страница 179: ... pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN ...

Страница 180: ...allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey window appears Sample TOSHIBA Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK ...

Страница 181: ... problems you are most 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 oper...

Страница 182: ...g the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shu...

Страница 183: ...error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC ada...

Страница 184: ...t on page 188 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device T...

Страница 185: ...estart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 184 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 f...

Страница 186: ...F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading 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 Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot R...

Страница 187: ... incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but y...

Страница 188: ...3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem...

Страница 189: ...onflict 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 bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardwar...

Страница 190: ...he computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 190 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration o...

Страница 191: ...ont This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s pro...

Страница 192: ...pear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present 6 Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Clic...

Страница 193: ... batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and powe...

Страница 194: ...tery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have y...

Страница 195: ...imultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages Th...

Страница 196: ...e sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the mo...

Страница 197: ...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 198: ...y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase ...

Страница 199: ...ies box appears This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for so...

Страница 200: ...ty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette ...

Страница 201: ... flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and can...

Страница 202: ...e disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 201 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the micro...

Страница 203: ...Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system dr...

Страница 204: ... button 5 Double click the PCMCIA adapter 6 Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use D...

Страница 205: ...ever swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation on page 110 and Using Standby on page 112 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct ...

Страница 206: ...Setting up a printer on page 81 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If...

Страница 207: ...cations parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure...

Страница 208: ...To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network acc...

Страница 209: ...wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press E...

Страница 210: ... addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connec...

Страница 211: ...ying DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings...

Страница 212: ... while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel...

Страница 213: ...e 5 Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Sa...

Страница 214: ...tware to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong...

Страница 215: ...data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it w...

Страница 216: ...ur computer with System Restore 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 5 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Poin...

Страница 217: ...ad from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be refe...

Страница 218: ...do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more des...

Страница 219: ...rites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 In the Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD E...

Страница 220: ... up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 217 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Alway...

Страница 221: ...e If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you c...

Страница 222: ... you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or 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 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to t...

Страница 223: ...e USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Syst...

Страница 224: ...thin the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K ...

Страница 225: ...ation with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute 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 ...

Страница 226: ...pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Appear...

Страница 227: ... a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Fo...

Страница 228: ...es of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using S...

Страница 229: ...tion mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample 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 110 ...

Страница 230: ...es through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV TV only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device NOTE ...

Страница 231: ...brightness Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 74 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utility on page 170 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zoomi...

Страница 232: ...ll disabled This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled This enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off 8 ...

Страница 233: ...res a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Страница 234: ... ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 237 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetoot...

Страница 235: ... the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then p...

Страница 236: ...wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse ...

Страница 237: ... Auto hide mode setting Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer ...

Страница 238: ...on line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireles...

Страница 239: ... describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned o...

Страница 240: ...ices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 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 of log files or delete the history Log fil...

Страница 241: ... the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a devic...

Страница 242: ... systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Страница 243: ...n The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices ...

Страница 244: ... the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file and select S...

Страница 245: ...ace the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a clie...

Страница 246: ...ireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level ...

Страница 247: ...ork select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IE...

Страница 248: ...is feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files...

Страница 249: ...AN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample of inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Select users Send invitations ...

Страница 250: ...pear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user Sample of sharing a file with one user NOTE ...

Страница 251: ...e summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the ...

Страница 252: ...er drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click on the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launch...

Страница 253: ...on There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected...

Страница 254: ...tings on the projector Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 11a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility i...

Страница 255: ...ccess Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Sample usi...

Страница 256: ...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 257: ...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 258: ...nyms 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 CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit ...

Страница 259: ...AT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musi...

Страница 260: ...t form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information...

Страница 261: ...group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads an...

Страница 262: ...r Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and r...

Страница 263: ...ative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or re...

Страница 264: ...k given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB ofinformation half the capac...

Страница 265: ... network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a...

Страница 266: ...reinstalled operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or preinstalled software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device...

Страница 267: ...create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal...

Страница 268: ...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 hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor S...

Страница 269: ...gh the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own 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 2000 P palette See color palette parallel Processe...

Страница 270: ...n a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file in...

Страница 271: ...omputer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the seri...

Страница 272: ...gle all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide ...

Страница 273: ...audio wav files 146 audio features 143 Auto Run 145 B backing up files 87 battery caring for 126 charge not lasting 194 charging 52 117 charging before use 45 conserving power 129 disposal 128 not charging 193 power usage hot key 130 power usage mode 228 unlocking 124 battery alarms 122 battery power displaying remaining 120 monitoring 119 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 150 butt...

Страница 274: ...s 73 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 133 major features 133 desktop exploration 132 desktop icons 133 Device Manager 190 checking properties 191 disabling a device 191 devices keyboard 79 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 200 missing files trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 200 ...

Страница 275: ...working 198 mouse 80 external diskette drive connecting 82 external display adjusting 79 external speakers 83 F FAT File Allocation Table 199 FCC Notice Declaration of Con formity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 98 file names 97 file backing up 87 files backing up 106 printing 98 restoring 107 saving 96 FN keys 89 Fn esse starting 174 using to assign keys 176 Fn esse program 173 a...

Страница 276: ...wnloading files 143 URL address not found 187 Internet Explorer icon 134 Internet Service Providers 141 IRQ Interrupt Request 189 ISPs 141 J jack RJ 11 153 K key assign 176 changing 177 direct assign 176 popup 177 removing 177 key assignment viewing existing 177 key assignments changing or removing existing 177 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 90 hot keys 232 not working 184 overlay keys 9...

Страница 277: ...59 passwords instant using 162 setting user 161 PC Card checklist 203 CIS Card Information Structure 203 computer stops working 204 configuring 150 errors 205 hot swapping 106 hot swapping fails 205 inserting 149 modem default 136 not recognized 205 problem solving 202 204 removing 150 setting up 150 using 105 Plug and Play 189 port COM 136 Ethernet LAN 138 RGB 77 power alarms 122 computer will no...

Страница 278: ...ict 188 189 high pitched noise 202 illegal operation 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 187 Internet connection is slow 187 keyboard not responding 184 missing files trouble accessing a disk 198 modem not receiving or transmitting 207 no sound 202 non system disk or disk error 185 200 PC Card 202 checklist 203 error occurs 205 hot swapping fails 205 not recognized 205 slot appears dead 204 pow...

Страница 279: ...Run dialog box 95 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 93 starting up the computer from Shut down 110 from Standby 114 Startup menu problem solving 186 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 160 supervisor password set up 159 system tray 135 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 152 television adjusting display 79 Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 worldwide offices 223 TOS...

Страница 280: ...y 40 Web sites 222 Toshiba 223 Wi Fi wireless networking 137 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Media Player 143 Windows Start menu 93 Windows XP Help and Support 187 problem solving 185 Windows XP Professional desktop 132 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 137 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 137 X xD Picture Card 150 ...

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