Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards 1 151 Prepare the card for removal by right-clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the PC Card eject button.
152 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD™), MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™), or xD-Picture Card™ media. These media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 153 When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right-clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later.
154 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the i.LINK® port Using the i.LINK® port (Available on certain models) The i.LINK® port (available on certain models) on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i.
Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter.
156 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 157 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 159 Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
160 Toshiba 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 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 161 Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab
162 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer 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. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item(s) you want to install.
Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 163 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password — Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily.
164 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Set.
Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user password 165 Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
6 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 5 6 7 Click Set. Enter your password then enter it again to verify. Click Set. Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. Click OK to exit.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Password Utility 167 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice. Click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. This is known as the password service diskette. 7 Click OK to exit.
168 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. 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 PC Diagnostic Tool window appears.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 169 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility controls your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer. Using this utility, you can enable or disable hard disk drive (HDD) protection, and set the motion detector’s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation.
170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 171 The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are light gray. There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag-and-drop.
172 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn-esse window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 173 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that will appear in the popup list.
174 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Hotkey utility. The TOSHIBA Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 175 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. To format an SD memory 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 SD Memory Card Format screen appears.
176 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer. This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help documentation 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.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk. 6 Click Start. NOTE 177 To create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from 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 176 for instructions).
178 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver is used for power management, enabling you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power profiles, or create one yourself. To access TOSHIBA Power Saver: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then TOSHIBA Power Saver, or click the Power Management icon in either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the system tray.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver 179 Preset Power Profiles The preset power profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ AC Optimized ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles. If you need a custom profile, create a new profile with the properties you require. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power.
180 Toshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 2 181 Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK. Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Assist, or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears.
182 ❖ Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Display—Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. For more information, see “Directing the display output when you turn on the computer” on page 69.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ 183 Boot Priority—Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by sliding the power switch, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key.
184 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Rotation Utility TOSHIBA Rotation Utility The TOSHIBA Rotation utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format (primary portrait) to three other display formats: ❖ Primary landscape ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ Secondary landscape To access this utility: 1 Click the Rotation Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Rotation Utility screen appears.
Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings 3 185 Click OK. NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings. NOTE The Escape key, located between the Cross-Functional button and the Windows Security button on the front of the display can “lock” the display in its current display setting - landscape or portrait.
186 Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed, and the menu location. ❖ While the Display tab can be used to change the screen’s orientation and adjust screen brightness, it is recommended that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility (see page 184) to change the screen’s orientation, and the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility (see page 178) to adjust screen brightness.
Toshiba Utilities Cross Menu Utility 187 Cross Menu Utility The Cross Menu Utility allows you to make Hot Key assignments to launch applications, access Toshiba utilities, or create your own custom menus. To start the Cross Menu Utility: 1 Press and hold the Cross-Functional button for two seconds until the following screen displays. (Sample Image) Cross Menu Utility screen 2 Move the Cross-Functional button up or down to select a menu.
188 Toshiba Utilities Cross Menu Utility Creating a New Menu NOTE You can add up to five menus. To create a new menu: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then Cross Menu. The Cross Menu Setting window appears. (Sample Image) Cross Menu Setting window 2 Click New. 3 Click Add File. 4 Browse for the application(s) you want to add to the menu and click Open. 5 When you have finished adding applications to the menu, click OK. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility 189 TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code controlling who can log onto the Windows® operating system. NOTE When creating and registering an access code, you can choose any character or symbol you want. The more unique or complex the code that you create, the more secure. However, be sure to create a code that you can easily remember.
190 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see “Hot Keys” on page 255).
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Button Controls 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. 191 The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected. To zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1. For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility, right click the icon in the Taskbar and then click Help.
192 Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly. You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable. NOTE When you change the CD/DVD drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows session.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 193 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD. 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. TOSHIBA Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Express Port Replicator, use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility. To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, then TOSHIBA Mobile Extension. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 3 195 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Express Port Replicator. (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab options Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/ BIOS password authentication system when booting up.
196 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples. NOTE 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 197 During fingerprint enrollment, the system displays icons 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.
198 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility If your system supports power-on security, existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power-on authentication. Power-on Security 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 199 Power-on security can be configured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature. If a fingerprint used for power-on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport, the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windows® logon password. NOTE Your hardware must support Power-on security to use the single logon feature. You must have administrative privileges to change settings.
200 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or Edit Fingerprints—Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard. You can enroll/delete fingerprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory. 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 201 Help ❖ Introduction—Displays the Introduction dialog with basic information about product features. ❖ Tutorial—Runs the fingerprint tutorial which shows you how to enroll your fingerprints. This tutorial is highly recommended for first-time users of this technology. The quality of enrolled fingerprints is extremely important for your satisfaction with the product. ❖ Help icon—Displays this help.
202 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility The Biomenu contains the following menu options: ❖ Lock computer—Locks your computer. Use the reader to unlock the computer again. ❖ Registered Sites—Displays a list of your Web pages registered by Password Bank. To display and fill in a registered page in your default Web browser, click it in the list. ❖ Register—Registers a new window (dialog or Web page). ❖ Lock/unlock My Safe—Opens or closes My Safe folder.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 203 To replay a registration: 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu. 2 Select Registered Sites. 3 Select a page you want to display and replay, or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed. If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu’s Registered Sites option, Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed.
204 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 3 Optional—If the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed, confirm that you want to replay the registration. 4 The registration is replayed. Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an existing registration. For example, your company’s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations. To edit an existing registration: 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center. 2 Click User Settings.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 205 Deleting a registration You are logged on to the computer and want to delete an existing registration. To delete an existing registration: 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center. 2 Click User Settings. Verify your fingerprint. 3 Select Registrations. 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Delete. How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory.
206 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects. ❖ Do not press the reader with too much pressure. ❖ Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Wet finger ❖ Soiled or oily finger ❖ Extremely dry skin condition on finger 207 Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more fingers. ❖ Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers. ❖ Check your finger condition.
208 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint 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 insufficiently unique characteristics in their fingerprints. ❖ A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration.
Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter.
210 1 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 211 To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl + C to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl + V to paste the details into Notepad.
212 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts text input. Try clicking your 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 213 If you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long periods of time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” on page 112. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive.
214 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If the computer starts normally, the battery may need charging, may be depleted, or may be defective. Turn the computer on, insert the battery, and then leave the computer running for several hours, which will deliver a slow, steady “trickle-charge” to the battery. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it may begin working correctly again. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 215 The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start.
216 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ 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 Choices (menu) See your Windows® documentation for further explanation.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 217 My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem.
218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link. 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 219 Direct Memory Access The data required by a device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict.
220 ❖ If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 221 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device’s properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager.
222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 223 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries.
224 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may not charge fully. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it again. Check the power options using the Power Management utility.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 225 If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer.
226 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 227 To change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Properties, and 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.
228 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 229 On the pop-up menu, click Properties. The drive’s Properties box appears. This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. NOTE 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 7 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk seems very slow.
230 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 may be obstructing the path into the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 231 Examine the disc to see if it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure that the disc is lying flat, label side up. Close the tray carefully, making sure it has shut completely. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on.
232 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen. Press the button on the optical drive itself. For additional information see “You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out.” on page 231. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers. Adjust the volume control. Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 233 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately. Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card.
234 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 235 Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. 2 Select the item you wish to remove. 3 Click Stop. 4 Remove the device when prompted to do so. 5 Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen.
236 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 attached to the computer and the printer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 237 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. See “Determining the COM port” on page 133.
238 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 239 ❖ Check the Control Panel’s Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections.
240 ❖ ❖ If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 at the command prompt, and press Enter. ❖ If “Request Timed Out” or another error message appears in response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi-related.
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 241 3 Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. 4 Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection. The Windows XP 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.
242 4 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Clean the disc and try again. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive by double-clicking the My Computer icon on the desktop. The optical drive should appear in the list.
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 243 4 Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, follow the instructions below: 1 Right-click the Desktop, select Properties. 2 Select the Settings tab. 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab.
244 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See “Computing tips” on page 88 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 245 Read the user’s guides. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user’s guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase.
246 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 3 Click Create a restore point, and then click Next. 4 In the Restore point description field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.” Then click Create. 5 Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 247 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP The most valuable component of your computer system is the data that you create and store on its hard drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data.
248 NOTE If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail applications. Visit the vendors’ Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for example) for detailed instructions.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 249 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): 1 In Internet Explorer, click File, Import and Export. 2 The Import/Export Wizard will appear. Click Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list.
250 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point (refer to “Saving system configuration with Restore Points” on page 245).
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ 251 Do one installation at a time. If you have several new items to add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation. This will make it much easier to determine the origin 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 Windows.
252 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’s documentation 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 complete detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 253 ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.toshiba.
254 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF.
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination 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. 255 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.
256 Hot Keys Password security Password security This hot key blanks the display. Fn + Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’s content reappear, if no password is set for the current user. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security.
Hot Keys Password security 257 4 Click the On resume, password protected check box. 5 Click OK. Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged (even if the computer is operating on AC power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature.
258 Hot Keys Power profile Power profile Fn + This hot key displays the power profile pop-up window and cycles through the power profiles. (Sample Image) Power profiles The properties of each power profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 178. Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode.
Hot Keys Hibernation mode 259 Hibernation mode 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, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 80. 5.375 x 8.
260 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.
Hot Keys Disabling or enabling wireless devices 261 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—Disables both the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled—Enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled—Enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
262 Hot Keys Zooming applications in/out Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Zooming Utility” on page 190. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Zooming Utility” on page 190. 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.
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer 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 United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 263 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Appendix C ™ Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer NOTE All references to Bluetooth® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system. ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree online Help.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started 265 ❖ Search for Wireless Devices—The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth® devices used in the neighborhood, and displays information about them on a virtual map. For more information, see “Search for Wireless Devices” on page 270. ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 276.
266 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. NOTE on the Taskbar, and then If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 267 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
268 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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 and link speed) ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 269 (Sample Image) Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the relevant location.
270 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen: Stay on the task tray When checked, the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray. Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen. Log Lets you create a diagnostic log, view a history of log files, or delete the history. Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx.htm, where xxxxx is the creation date and time. The logs reside in the folder: C:\Documents and S
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 271 A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected. NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. For Wi-Fi networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or “bands.” The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the computer icon at the center of the map.
272 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map. The Wireless Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point 5.375 x 8.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 273 (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3 NOTE Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth® devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option.
274 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (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 Wizard, where you can configure and connect to the device.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 275 (Sample Image) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth® device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth® radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. (Sample Image) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth® radar icon Or, you can right-click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
276 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Selecting Send to Bluetooth® Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device To disconnect from a Bluetooth® device: 1 Place the cursor on top of the connected line. The icon changes to a pair of scissors. 2 Click to disconnect from the device.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 277 A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices.
278 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile. 8 Click the icon at the bottom of 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.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 279 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online Help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune them as necessary. Profiles can also be imported and exported. This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers.
280 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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 size, to distribute presentations, reports, or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 281 (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 user’s icon. NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host (the initiator) can share files with multiple users by this method. SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user. (Sample Image) Sharing a file with one user 5.375 x 8.
282 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. NOTE 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.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 283 Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. NOTE 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting. As users join the SUMMIT, their icons appear on the SUMMIT table.
284 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ Toshiba Wireless Projector. Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 285 3 Complete the settings. Refer to the online Help if necessary. 4 Click OK. NOTE Because the wireless LAN’s default connection setting is for Ad Hoc mode, the Toshiba Wireless Projector will not connect if the projector is set to Infrastructure mode. If this occurs, you can change the wireless LAN’s connection setting to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector.
286 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device ❖ If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available, use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch 287 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on. This feature is 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.
288 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notification window appears. You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile. To use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch.
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide.
290 Glossary DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Ele
Glossary 291 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-only memory RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide.
292 Glossary application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information.
Glossary C 293 cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) — A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD. Compare DVD-ROM.
294 Glossary CPU — See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache — A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor — A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending on the program you are using and what you are doing.
Glossary 295 disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette.
296 Glossary 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 capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension — See file extension. external device — See device.
Glossary 297 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 for long-term storage of programs and data.
298 Glossary Internet — The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as 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.
Glossary 299 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can 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.
300 Glossary optical drive — A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data, music, or videos. P palette — See color palette. parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel.
Glossary 301 properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the properties of a file include the file’s type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory — See RAM. read-only memory — See ROM. reboot — See boot, restart.
302 Glossary 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.
Glossary W V 303 Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless 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. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Index A AC adaptor 47 AC power connecting adaptor 49 accessories docking solutions 154 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 143 Alt keys 91 audio recording sounds 142 audio features 142 B backing up files 89 battery alarms 117 changing 121 charge indicator light 49, 114 charge not lasting 224 charging 47, 50 conserving power 118 disposal 127 304 low charge 117 monitoring power 49, 114 not charging 223 power profile 258 power profile hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 111 removing 121 BIOS
Index IRQ 218 character keys 90 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 221 click 67 communications network connection 136 set up 132 system resources 218 compact disc positioning 103 compact discs handling 104 inserting 102 removing 107 compact disk drive using 100 computer caring for 86 cleaning 86 moving 86 non-system disk or disk error message 213 not accessing disk drives 212 running on battery power 109 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 212 computer lock 87 computing tips 88 con
306 Index general hardware problem 217 non-system disk or disk error 213, 230 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 227 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 Error-checking 228 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion capability 154 exploring the desktop 129 external monitor not working 227 mouse 71 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting 71 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 228 file extensions 98 file, backing up 89 file
Index Internet bookmarked site not found 217 connecting to 139 features 141 slow connection 216 surfing 140 uploading and downloading files 141 URL address not found 216 using 138 Internet Explorer icon 131 Internet Service Providers 139 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 218 ISPs 139 J jack RJ-11 135 K key assignment viewing existing 173 key assignments changing or removing existing 173 keyboard character keys 90 function keys 91 hot keys 262 not working 212 overlay keys 92 troubleshooting 224 using 90 Windows speci
308 Index set up 165 types 163 passwords instant, using 163 setting 163 PC Card checklist 233 CIS (Card Information Structure) 233 computer stops working 234 configuring 151 errors 235 hot swapping fails 235 inserting 150 not recognized 235 problem solving 232, 234 removing 150 setting up 151 Plug and Play 219 port COM 133 Ethernet LAN 137 RGB 69 power computer will not start 211 connecting cable to AC adaptor 48 cord/cable connectors 263 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 223 turning on 53 power
Index transmitting 237 no sound 232 non-system disk or disk error 213, 230 PC Card 232 checklist 233 error occurs 235 hot swapping fails 235 not recognized 235 slot appears dead 234 power and batteries 223 printer 236 program not responding 209 program not working properly 229 screen does not look right/flickers 226 Startup options 215 system resources 218 URL address not found 216 warning resume failure 212 Windows XP not working 215 program, starting 93 programs not running correctly 229 projector 69 con
310 Index supervisor password, set up 165 system tray 132 T Tablet and Pen Settings 185 tablet mode using 84, 144 tablet pen using 84, 148 Taskbar 132 telephone line connecting to modem 134 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 253 TOSHIBA Assist 156 TOSHIBA Button Controls 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 181 Toshiba online resources 108 Toshiba tablet pen 147 using 148 Toshiba utilities 155 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 241 external