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Glossary

253

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 serial port provides a serial interface 
between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare 

parallel.

shortcut

 — See 

keyboard shortcut

.

software

 — See 

program.

 Compare 

hardware.

Standby

 — A feature of some Windows

®

 operating systems that allows 

you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications 
and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer 
on again.

Suspend

 — A feature of some Windows

®

 operating systems that allows 

you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications 
and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer 
on again.

system disk

 — A diskette that contains the operating system files needed 

to start the computer. Any diskette can be formatted as a system 
disk. A system disk is also called a “bootable disk” or a “startup 
disk.” Compare 

non-system disk.

system prompt

 — The symbol (in the MS-DOS

®

 operating system, 

generally a drive letter followed by a “greater than” sign) indicating 
where users are to enter commands.

T

TFT display

 — See 

active-matrix display

U

universal serial bus (USB)

 — USB is a serial bus that supports a data 

transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB 
can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single 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.

Содержание Tecra M9 Series

Страница 1: ... Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 177 in this guide Tecra M9Series User sGuide ...

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: ...ordance 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 interference by one or more of t...

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

Страница 5: ...a Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should eve...

Страница 6: ...ntative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connect...

Страница 7: ...t toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are a...

Страница 8: ...any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Cana...

Страница 9: ...ion in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or da...

Страница 10: ...erference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station ...

Страница 11: ...to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ov...

Страница 12: ...ce is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A pee...

Страница 13: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Страница 14: ...ult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Cha...

Страница 15: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is appro...

Страница 16: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Страница 17: ...quipment except in the countries regions in the following table An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ir...

Страница 18: ...1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 11a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Antigua Argentina...

Страница 19: ...e cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 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 card...

Страница 20: ...and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology ma...

Страница 21: ...ure 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 operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country reg...

Страница 22: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Страница 23: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 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 Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Страница 24: ... 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 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be r...

Страница 25: ... 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 FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Страница 26: ...demarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Bluetooth word mark and logos ar...

Страница 27: ... Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 ...

Страница 28: ... Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional ex...

Страница 29: ...overlay to type numeric data 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start menu 86 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 86 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work 91 Restoring your work 92 Using the optical drive 92 Optical drive components 93 Inserting an optical disc 93 Playing an audio CD 95 Playing optical me...

Страница 30: ...r Profiles 108 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile 109 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer 110 Inserting a charged battery 111 Taking care of your battery 112 Safety precautions 112 Maintaining your battery 113 Disposing of used batteries 114 Traveling tips 115 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 116 Exploring the desktop 116 Finding your way around t...

Страница 31: ...ling SD card drivers 129 Inserting an SD card 129 Formatting an SD card 130 Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card 130 Removing an SD card 131 Using the Ultra SlimBay 132 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay 132 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay 133 Using an expansion device 134 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 134 Chapter 5 Utilities 135...

Страница 32: ...ty 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 160 TOSHIBA Button Controls 162 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Trusted Platform Module TPM 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 166 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power on Security 168 Control Center 170 Password Bank 171 Care ...

Страница 33: ...tical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card problems 195 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Wireless networking problems 199 DVD operating problems 201 Develop good computing habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 204 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...

Страница 34: ...ooming applications in out 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 226 Profile Settings 231 ConfigFree SUMMIT 233 Quick Connect 237 Using the Automatic Switch 239 Semi Automatic Switch Featur...

Страница 35: ... meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software 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 pri...

Страница 36: ...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 37: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Страница 38: ... toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the...

Страница 39: ...at is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers ...

Страница 40: ... part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these ...

Страница 41: ...m a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is tur...

Страница 42: ...the operating system has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and c...

Страница 43: ...top or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page ...

Страница 44: ...n Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC ad...

Страница 45: ...ia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Страница 46: ...age 109 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery lights glows green After that the battery will be completely charged an...

Страница 47: ...o the right 3 Gently raise the panel 4 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and n...

Страница 48: ...y not be able to increase the brightness of 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 select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected ...

Страница 49: ...g system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Before adding externa...

Страница 50: ...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 computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 ...

Страница 51: ...e screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module 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 Fron...

Страница 52: ... you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 54 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s sock...

Страница 53: ... steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inser...

Страница 54: ... 50 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 memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby con...

Страница 55: ...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 not recognize the memory configur...

Страница 56: ...D Recovery partition Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been repla...

Страница 57: ...Click Create 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recov...

Страница 58: ...o 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 turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer power...

Страница 59: ... Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click N...

Страница 60: ... without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost B...

Страница 61: ...ation on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory def...

Страница 62: ...rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 56 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter ...

Страница 63: ...n the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications Available on certain models The Toshiba Application Installer available on certain models allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click the...

Страница 64: ...sion Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse For more information see Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device on page 218 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 directio...

Страница 65: ...un 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 double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse...

Страница 66: ...ice 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way t...

Страница 67: ...justing the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See 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 ...

Страница 68: ...connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if...

Страница 69: ... the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start and then Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer NOTE ...

Страница 70: ...ecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good ide...

Страница 71: ...to where you left off TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer save your files and make sure all disk disc activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current s...

Страница 72: ... RAM so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some main battery power The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main ...

Страница 73: ... Off The computer shuts down completely Shut Down Follow these steps to shut down the computer when you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and 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 Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power butto...

Страница 74: ...I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 152 Once the computer is configured you can tur...

Страница 75: ...ter Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these ...

Страница 76: ...e the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 152 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press t...

Страница 77: ...You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want These options are set separately fo...

Страница 78: ...y panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for de...

Страница 79: ...ctivity 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 Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock ca...

Страница 80: ...puter 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Страница 81: ...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 88 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 intervals See yo...

Страница 82: ...viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning of...

Страница 83: ...e Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full siz...

Страница 84: ...s F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Keys on page 213 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and on...

Страница 85: ...simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor con...

Страница 86: ...the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system 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 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the p...

Страница 87: ... 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 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordP...

Страница 88: ...the location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges b...

Страница 89: ...ted a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with click File and then Save As and give the new fil...

Страница 90: ... Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file ex...

Страница 91: ... to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows operating system on page 206 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerab...

Страница 92: ... are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically ch...

Страница 93: ...ea around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting an optical disc To insert an...

Страница 94: ...s described in Caring for optical discs on page 98 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle ...

Страница 95: ...c Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this...

Страница 96: ...ow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the f...

Страница 97: ...ction technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damag...

Страница 98: ...rprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner no...

Страница 99: ...de when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Страница 100: ...n the model selected See easyguard toshiba com for detailed information Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management s...

Страница 101: ...e computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Profiles on page 108 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC batter...

Страница 102: ... a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your compute...

Страница 103: ...n internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD R...

Страница 104: ... to the secondary battery available on certain models if installed Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settin...

Страница 105: ... When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Standby command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Power button System Indicator Lights On off light Battery light AC power light Hard disk drive light Wireless Indicator light SD slot light ...

Страница 106: ...drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an ext...

Страница 107: ...o suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve po...

Страница 108: ...appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources ...

Страница 109: ...ed mode For more information on setting the battery Power Profile see Power Profiles on page 108 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This ...

Страница 110: ...lace it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the primary battery release latch up or away from the center of the computer while at the same time applying light pressure to the battery ...

Страница 111: ...e 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 do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a g...

Страница 112: ...on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or rev...

Страница 113: ...racy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack Periodically disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power ...

Страница 114: ...lways 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 do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manua...

Страница 115: ...raveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at ac...

Страница 116: ...r everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Страница 117: ...ragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycl...

Страница 118: ...h time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or progr...

Страница 119: ...f 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 wireless networking device documentation or your n...

Страница 120: ...telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and then All Programs 2 Click Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let t...

Страница 121: ...puter Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch ex...

Страница 122: ...nterlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particula...

Страница 123: ... number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web...

Страница 124: ... real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a...

Страница 125: ...rmally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file click File and then Save The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start All Programs Accessories Ente...

Страница 126: ...ernal speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE ...

Страница 127: ...h firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be damaged Before removing a PC Card make sure that no applications or system services are using the card 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System tray an...

Страница 128: ...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 Smart Card Reader Available on certain models Your computer includes a Smart Card Reader This allows you to use a Smart Card for added security purposes There are several di...

Страница 129: ...l be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the SD indicator light to go out Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows Installing SD card drivers During installation of the SD card drivers one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed The message ma...

Страница 130: ...ty Click on Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click on SD Memory Card Format MultiMediaCards MMC s are not supported by this product Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting If you have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows operating system format see Formatting an SD card on page 130 you may be unable to stop or eject your card If this occurs try restarting the compute...

Страница 131: ... can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing an SD card The device name disappears only after you have physically removed the card from your computer Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows mes...

Страница 132: ...information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 1 Do one of the following Turn off the computer Leave the computer on and hot swap the module First stop the module by ...

Страница 133: ...Illustration Sliding the release latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay out of the computer Sample Illustration Sliding out the module Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay To install a module into the Ultra SlimBay simply slide the module all the way into the Ultra SlimBay until the latch locks into place Back of computer Back of computer ...

Страница 134: ...nnected 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 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer If you purchase an optional Toshiba Express Port ...

Страница 135: ...ditional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA ...

Страница 136: ...access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure ...

Страница 137: ...ies TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Страница 138: ...138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Страница 139: ...139 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Страница 140: ...ssignment using Fn esse TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Страница 141: ... 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 Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process...

Страница 142: ...tions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re enter...

Страница 143: ...ible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window ap...

Страница 144: ...n appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where y...

Страница 145: ... on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Delete 5 Follow the on ...

Страница 146: ...a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left ...

Страница 147: ...et the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HD...

Страница 148: ...associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 213 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Fn esse or click the Hotk...

Страница 149: ...emory card using this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start...

Страница 150: ...tation within the application for any additional help To make a bootable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Ut...

Страница 151: ... a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card 1 Create a bootable SD card see TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility on page 150 for instructions 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu 6 Use the arrow key...

Страница 152: ...r Management icon in either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the System tray The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each pow...

Страница 153: ...pplies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power profile 1 S...

Страница 154: ...ck the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware Advanced Dual Pointing Device You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device For information on these settings see 2 Adjust the setting...

Страница 155: ...screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display yo...

Страница 156: ...ority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device icon by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys i...

Страница 157: ...mputer is turned OFF USB bus power DC 5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC 5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use Using the USB Slee...

Страница 158: ...B tab There are two modes Mode 1 and Mode 2 in Enabled For normal use set the setting to Mode 1 If the function does not work with Mode 1 setting change it to Mode 2 Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mode When this happens change the setting to Disabled Setting item Enabled Mode 1 Enables the function Enabled Mode 2 Enables the function Disabled Default Disables ...

Страница 159: ...ck Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility or click the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hol...

Страница 160: ...tension utility 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the appropriate box Sample Image TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service tab ...

Страница 161: ...Extension 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 Toshiba Express Port Replicator Sample Image Display Change Service tab options ...

Страница 162: ...ist button is located above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Controls 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Controls screen 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Apply then click OK ...

Страница 163: ...e setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears ...

Страница 164: ... you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the ...

Страница 165: ...tform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F1 when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then press t...

Страница 166: ...or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center 2 Click the Fingerp...

Страница 167: ...s as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy wait for the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation the reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeeded the reader successfully read or verified your fin...

Страница 168: ...ity The power on security feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fa...

Страница 169: ... to Settings System Settings 2 Check the Allow power on security single sign on check box Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment After a fingerprint is enrolled it is displayed with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be us...

Страница 170: ... device memory After you enroll your fingerprints they are associated with your user name and password The next time you log in you can use your fingerprints instead of your user name and password Settings System Settings Opens the Settings dialog containing various options for setting up the product Most of these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings O...

Страница 171: ...that of a standard user to an administrator and allows you to access all of the system settings in the Control Center It also removes this option from the main Fingerprint Control Center window Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and logon information for Web sites and dialogs helping to automate the task of entering this information You enter the required information only once dur...

Страница 172: ...egister 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next time you access this Web page 3 Use the reader to display the Biomenu 4 Select Register Password Bank recognizes pages containing a password field and displays a hint that the page can be registered These hints can be turned off in the Settings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or d...

Страница 173: ...ive form all existing registered forms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional If the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the registration 4 The r...

Страница 174: ...tions 4 Select a registration 5 Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the following procedure 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete 3 Click Settings then Fingerprint Sto...

Страница 175: ...built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the reader with a lint free ...

Страница 176: ...t reader limitations The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recogn...

Страница 177: ...formation on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press...

Страница 178: ...uter shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button display...

Страница 179: ...mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read t...

Страница 180: ...omputer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 179 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not c...

Страница 181: ...IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system ...

Страница 182: ...r 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 Return to OS...

Страница 183: ...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 operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you...

Страница 184: ...n be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer co...

Страница 185: ...s In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources...

Страница 186: ...ic device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w...

Страница 187: ...Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start Turn off computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the me...

Страница 188: ...mp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the b...

Страница 189: ...t the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 102 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itse...

Страница 190: ...er If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the ...

Страница 191: ...then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties...

Страница 192: ...ble to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be m...

Страница 193: ...nd check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label m...

Страница 194: ...ected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the s...

Страница 195: ... sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to wor...

Страница 196: ...ies dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 186 for more inf...

Страница 197: ...ubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly ...

Страница 198: ... modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or hi...

Страница 199: ... Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e...

Страница 200: ...band modem by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 a...

Страница 201: ... network even though it is not secure 4 The Windows operating system will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system w...

Страница 202: ...r title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows 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 The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appe...

Страница 203: ...ighlighted 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top 6 Click None 7 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build ...

Страница 204: ... or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficu...

Страница 205: ...ore Point To do this 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 3 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 4 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point wil...

Страница 206: ...ers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more optical discs You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s optical drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A...

Страница 207: ...en 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 descriptive name Click Next to continue 9 The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation to avoid i...

Страница 208: ...or more information click Start Help and Support or start the Backup utility by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Ph...

Страница 209: ...rigin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a Restore Point 3 Install one item of hardware or software 4 Restart the Windows operating system 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are...

Страница 210: ...ation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center select your particular model from the list and go ...

Страница 211: ...they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba s worldwide offices toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshib...

Страница 212: ...stems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernand...

Страница 213: ...nation 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 214: ... Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Disp...

Страница 215: ... 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows online Help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from...

Страница 216: ...e information about Standby mode please see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 77 Fn This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation 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 Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled t...

Страница 217: ...rnal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Sample Image Display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot k...

Страница 218: ...t the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the Dual Pointing Device For more information on using the Dual Pointing Device see Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 64 Sample Image Disable and enable Dual Pointing Device windows Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoo...

Страница 219: ...r 2 3 2 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn Space bar This hot key switches screen resolution ...

Страница 220: ...features 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 221: ...ommunication networks For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 224 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Dev...

Страница 222: ...g Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Netw...

Страница 223: ...auncher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Bluetooth Wireless LAN ...

Страница 224: ...lems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength an...

Страница 225: ...network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible c...

Страница 226: ...lamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the ...

Страница 227: ...in the bands surrounding the computer icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device 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...

Страница 228: ...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 computer icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Страница 229: ...reless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample Image 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 computer icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizar...

Страница 230: ...Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient ...

Страница 231: ...and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings an...

Страница 232: ...the screen to display more capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network 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...

Страница 233: ...er 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 via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of ...

Страница 234: ...sers that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear 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 use...

Страница 235: ...nly one other user Sample Image Sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all u...

Страница 236: ... appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user w...

Страница 237: ...onfigure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Use the pointing device to select the 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 to an...

Страница 238: ...t for 5 GHz 802 11a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection I...

Страница 239: ...e it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired L...

Страница 240: ...ears 3 Select the Auto Switch SSID tab 4 Select the profile to be automatically selected 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 ...

Страница 241: ...rnating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Страница 242: ... Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Страница 243: ...ssive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a...

Страница 244: ... disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter dis...

Страница 245: ... specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controll...

Страница 246: ...production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the ...

Страница 247: ...ulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its cap...

Страница 248: ... individual programs G 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 composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used fo...

Страница 249: ...tion of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 ca...

Страница 250: ...an use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A ...

Страница 251: ... time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled ...

Страница 252: ...ble disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also b...

Страница 253: ... A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active m...

Страница 254: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Страница 255: ...light 46 104 charge not lasting 189 charging 44 46 conserving power 107 disposal 114 low charge 106 monitoring power 46 104 not charging 188 power profile 215 power profile hot key 109 real time clock RTC 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 49 57 start 118 C CD playing an audio 95 CD using 92 channels DMA 185 IRQ 184 character keys 83 charging the battery 46 checkin...

Страница 256: ...193 missing files trouble accessing a disk 192 running slow 193 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 connecting 70 external connecting 70 display does not look normal flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 screen is blank 190 display device external 66 display output settings 66 display external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteri...

Страница 257: ...again from 76 hot key display brightness 217 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 219 password security 214 power profile 215 Standby mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 218 hot key power profile 109 http 122 I icon 117 desktop 117 Internet Explorer 117 moving to desktop 117 recycle bin 117 safety 37 Windows Media Player 117 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules ...

Страница 258: ...use installing 67 mouse utility 154 N network accessing 120 Dial Up Networking Wizard 120 networking wireless 119 O opening the display panel 47 optical discs inserting 93 optical drive problems 194 troubleshooting 194 using 92 optical media recording 96 other documentation 38 overlay keys 85 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types 1...

Страница 259: ...damaged data files 193 Device Manager 186 disabling a device 186 disk drive is slow 193 display is blank 190 external display not working 191 external monitor 190 faulty memory 187 hardware conflict 184 185 high pitched noise 195 illegal operation 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 183 Internet connection is slow 183 keyboard not responding 179 missing files trouble accessing a disk 192 modem ...

Страница 260: ...t Card Reader 128 sound problem solving 195 sounds recording 124 speakers using external 126 Standby mode 72 hot key 216 starting again from 78 start button 118 starting a program 86 Run dialog box 87 Windows Explorer 86 Windows Start menu 86 starting up the computer from Shut down 75 from Standby 78 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password deleting 144 supervisor password set up 143 s...

Страница 261: ...tilities 135 utilities Power Saver 152 V video projector adjusting display 67 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 122 Web sites 210 Wi Fi wireless networking 119 Windows Media Player 95 Windows Media Player icon 117 Windows Explorer 86 Windows operating system Help and Support 183 problem solving 181 Windows operating system desktop 116 Windows Start menu 86 wireless networking 119 Wizards Dial Up ...

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