Portégé® M400/M405 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 213 in this guide.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Portégé ® M400/M405 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available.
Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.
provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PLU10* conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/ EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/ 05/EEC. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. 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.
2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4 (4) 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3.
The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only. Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer.
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
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❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands.
802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card 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.
❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers.
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 may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization.
Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications.
2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4FH1 (4) 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3.
Optical Drive Safety Instructions The optical drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury.
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Contents Introduction ...............................................................35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used...............................................38 Other documentation ..............................................38 Service options .......................................................39 Chapter 1: Getting Started...................................
Contents 27 Using the computer for the first time ......................51 Opening the display panel .................................51 Your computer’s features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power........................................53 Adding memory (optional) ......................................54 Installing a memory module .............................54 Using the TouchPad™.............................................55 Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ..........................
Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics...................................77 Computing tips .......................................................77 Using the keyboard .................................................79 Character keys .................................................79 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard .....................................................79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................80 Function keys.................................
Contents 29 Power management ........................................101 Using additional batteries ...............................101 Charging batteries.................................................102 Charging the main battery...............................102 Charging the RTC battery................................103 Monitoring main battery power.............................104 Determining remaining battery power.............106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...
Contents An overview of using the Internet .........................133 The Internet ....................................................134 The World Wide Web ......................................134 Internet Service Providers...............................134 Connecting to the Internet ..............................134 Surfing the Internet.........................................135 Internet features..............................................
Contents 31 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities ......................................153 Fn-esse .................................................................154 Starting Fn-esse..............................................155 Assigning a key to a program or document ....155 Viewing existing key assignments ..................158 Changing or removing existing key assignments .............................................158 Toshiba Hotkey Utility ...........................................
Contents Fingerprint Enrollment ....................................188 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................190 Power-on Security ..........................................191 Control Center.................................................193 Password Bank ...............................................194 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader .......................................................199 Fingerprint reader limitations ..........................
Contents 33 Internet problems ...........................................219 The Windows® XP operating system can help you ....................................................219 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................220 A plan of action ...............................................220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........222 Power and the batteries ..................................224 Keyboard problems.................
Contents Power usage mode ..............................................261 Standby mode.......................................................261 Hibernation mode ................................................262 Display modes ......................................................263 Display brightness ................................................263 Disabling or enabling wireless devices .................264 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad .....................264 Keyboard hot keys ..........
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE 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.
Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
Introduction Safety icons 37 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.
Introduction Service options 39 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 Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any 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 adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 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. The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in modem to a telephone line (see “Turning off the computer” on page 63). Setting up your software NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source AC adapter AC adapter cord Power cord/cable Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 49 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green.
Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 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 all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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.
Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 55 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself.
Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 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 button. The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button.
Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad. See, “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad” on page 264.
Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor’s power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external monitor.
Getting Started Using an external keyboard 59 TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK.
Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s TouchPad, You can use a USB-compatible mouse. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer.
Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you must set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 61. To connect a USB printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.
Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 2 Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Using the power switch 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-inuse light are off.
Getting Started Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are using Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and are connected to a domain server.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby.
Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Standby, see “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page 71.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Shut Down For Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 when connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down. The Shut Down Windows® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer shuts down completely. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer using the power switch.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you use the power switch. ❖ 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. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 170.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Hibernate. Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power switch. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 170.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you press the power switch. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 170.
Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode 73 Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Using your computer in tablet mode One of your computer’s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet.
Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode Sample using the computer in tablet mode To remove the tablet pen, press it in, and then pull it out from the right side of the computer. For more information on using the computer in tablet mode, see “Using tablet mode” on page 141. Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system. For more information on those applications, see the documentation provided with them.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 75 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s main battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on page 115. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 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 cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock. visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object.
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See “Saving your work” on page 86 for further information.
Learning the Basics Computing tips It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key—Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary mouse Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
Learning the Basics Starting a program Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 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.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 83 ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu.
Learning the Basics Starting a program This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 Click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).” 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, doubleclick the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad: 1 Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’s location, type the command line. For a program in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.
Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette/CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently.
Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can include spaces. Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters.
Learning the Basics Printing your work TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online help. Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 61. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
Learning the Basics Backing up your work 89 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer’s hard disk.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For these reasons, your computer may come with an optical drive.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 91 Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample optical drive Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button—Press to release the disc tray. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive’s eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). HINT: The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 93 Sample 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 the discs, you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 or activate it from the taskbar. NOTE When using Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or playback optical media recorded by other PCs or optical media recorders.
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 97 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba” on page 254. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode 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 by Toshiba.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 101 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 battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 103 The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes.
NOTE Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power switch On/off light Main battery light Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 107 The Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if available for your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the ma
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile.
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 111 For more information, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 170. Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. To set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-up window. Sample Power Profile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired Power Profile.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could also damage the battery pack. Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 4 113 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. Before you turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. Sample unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Sample sliding the battery release latch 5.
7 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. Sample removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock.
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 115 If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. Sample inserting the battery 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 112. 5 Restart the computer.
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid.
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 117 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer’s power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4.
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven).
Mobile Computing Traveling tips 119 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 40, also apply while traveling. ❖ 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.
Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop 121 Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows® operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click. Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface: 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop 6 123 To view additional components, click New. The New Desktop Item dialog box appears. 7 To browse the Gallery for more components to add, click Visit Gallery. In order to browse, an active Internet connection must be established. 8 To select some other Web site, type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it. You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply, then OK. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop 125 Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis. For example, using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the window of your choice.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents. By default, the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page. You can browse to another location by typing an address — a URL, a path, or even a program name.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications 127 2 Open the folder you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page.
❖ NOTE Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this section. For troubleshooting information related to this topic, see “Modem problems” on page 238 and “Wireless networking problems” on page 239. Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications 6 129 To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem. Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation.
1 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the back of the computer. Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications 131 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications How to disable the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet 133 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 network administrator. To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet 135 The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP. Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address. If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features 137 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the builtin microphone or an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds as .wav files by using the internal microphones located at the front of the computer or by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 6 The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform. NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 7 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 8 To save the file, select Save from the File menu. NOTE The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode 139 To play back sound files through external 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 dial.
3 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode Rotate the display panel clockwise 180o (degrees). When you complete this task, the screen faces away from the keyboard. When rotating LCD screen of your computer, be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction, and not apply excessive force or speed. Sample rotating the display panel clockwise 180o 4 Turn the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen. 5 Fold the display panel down flat over the keyboard.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode 141 Display latch Sample folding the display panel down flat By default, the computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view. For more information on changing tablet screen settings, see “Toshiba Rotation Utility” on page 181. 6 NOTE To send the video to an external monitor, use the Cross Menu button (the Cross-Functional button) and select the display option. You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode Sample removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer NOTE Your computer may have come equipped with an optional reserve pen to be used in case the primary pen is unavailable. To access the optional reserve pen, turn the computer upside down to locate the optional reserve pen slot. NOTE To protect the computer’s display, make sure you change from computer mode to tablet mode before you turn the computer upside down. 5.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode 143 Location of the (optional) reserve pen Sample location of the (optional) reserve pen 2 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen. Sample writing on the tablet To learn how to manually change the layout of the screen from portrait to landscape, see “Toshiba Rotation Utility” on page 181.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse, or other pointing device. For example, you can execute “mouse type” commands in the same manner you normally would: ❖ To move the pointing icon (or cursor) on the tablet, simply drag the Toshiba tablet pen across the tablet. ❖ To click a button, gently press the Toshiba tablet pen on it (one click).
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards 145 Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards—You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards—You can install one of these cards.
3 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for removal by right-clicking on 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.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 147 with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. 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™ or Memory Stick™ PRO media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card) or xD-Picture Cards.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 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 on 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.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Ultra SlimBay 149 Using the Ultra SlimBay The Ultra SlimBay gives you additional flexibility. By inserting and removing Ultra SlimBay modules, you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Ultra SlimBay displays Safe to Remove Hardware. After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove it. Before you turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen. 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay release toward the back of the computer. Front of computer Sample sliding the release latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay out of the computer.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the i.LINK® port 151 Front of computer Sample 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. Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using an expansion device Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office. When you return to your desk, you can then connect to your network, print reports from your computer, or use a mouse instead of the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device.
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.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ Toshiba Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any program without using the Start menu.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 155 Starting Fn-esse You can access Fn-esse in one of two ways: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities and Fn-esse. ❖ Click the Fn-esse icon. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse keyboard The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are white. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are not shown.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using drag-and-drop To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 157 The Assignment Type dialog box appears. HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. If you are making a popup assignment, complete step 4. 3 4 To make a direct key assignment, select Direct to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box, then complete these steps: ❖ Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned. To view items in a popup list, click the Expand popup lists check box.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist 159 The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 3 Click OK. Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access Toshiba Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the Toshiba Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 5.375 x 8.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears. Sample Toshiba Assist window The Toshiba Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Toshiba Assist – Connect tab 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Setting a supervisor password ❖ Setting a user password Sample Toshiba Assist window – Secure tab 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ HDD Protection Utility Sample Toshiba Assist window – Protect & Fix tab Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Toshiba Power Saver ❖ Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Mobile Extension ❖ Toshiba Zooming Utility ❖ Toshiba Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.
Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords ❖ Toshiba Hotkey Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ Toshiba Rotation Utility Sample Toshiba Assist window – Optimize tab 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 Utilities Setting passwords 165 When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can be set up under the supervisor password. ❖ The supervisor password must be set before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is set. Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke.
Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the Supervisor Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your password in the Input box, 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, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 7 Click OK.
Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 167 Setting a user password If you choose to set a user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist.
Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 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 PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then PC Diagnostic Tool, or double-click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of Toshiba Assist. The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears.
Toshiba Utilities HDD Protection Utility 169 HDD Protection Utility The 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.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility for changing system power settings. The Toshiba Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. To access Toshiba Power Saver through Toshiba Assist, click the Power Saver icon. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver 171 reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply. Power Usage Profiles The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ AC Optimized ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes, this is not recommended. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the properties you require.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window. 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the Setup Action page. 3 Click Apply. 4 Click OK. Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot.
Toshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 4 173 When formatting is completed, click Close to exit the 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, Mouse, or double-click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Mobile Extension You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device. For information on these settings, see “Using the TouchPad™” on page 55. 2 Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK. Toshiba Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Ultra SlimBay or the Toshiba Express Port Replicator, use the Toshiba Mobile Extension utility.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Zooming Utility 3 175 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 Display Change Service tab options Toshiba Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows® Media Player, and Adobe® Reader.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample Toshiba Zooming Utility screen Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons. Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard. To access Toshiba Button Controls: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 177 The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears. Sample 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. 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.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the task tray, or double-click the CD/DVD Drive icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 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 Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 179 The Toshiba Hardware Setup window appears. Sample Toshiba Hardware Setup window The Toshiba Hardware Setup window has the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority — Allows you to set the order of priority by which the machine searches for a device to boot from; in addition to changing the network boot protocol. You can also manually choose the boot-up sequence by pressing the power switch, then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys.
Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ LAN — Lets you enable or disable the Wake-up on LAN feature and enable or disable the built-in LAN. ❖ Display—Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display and external video displays. ❖ CPU—Allows you to set the “CPU Frequency Mode” to one of “Dynamically Switchable,” “Always High,” or “Always Low.” ❖ General — Allows you to view the current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Rotation Utility ❖ 181 The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options. 2 Select the desired settings. 3 Click OK. Toshiba Rotation Utility This utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format (primary portrait) to three other display formats: ❖ Primary landscape ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ Secondary landscape To change the display format: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then click Rotation Utility.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Rotation Utility 2 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode. 3 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.
Toshiba Utilities Cross Menu Utility 183 After making your selections on the Tablet and Pen Settings window, click OK. 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.
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 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 185 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code, which can be used to log on to Windows®. NOTE When creating and registering an access code, you can choose any character or symbol you want. The more unique or complex the code, the more secure. However, be sure to create a code that is easily remembered.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the SD card bootable. To do so, run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility. 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer, and insert a bootable floppy disk. 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. NOTE 3 Be sure to back up your data before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost.
Toshiba Utilities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 187 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a security encryption device for your system’s hard disk drive. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/ BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon. The user’s fingerprint is read; if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is automatically logged on.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 189 3 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 4 Click the button above the finger you want to enroll. NOTE Swipe your finger up to down or left to right. Sample aligning the finger on the reader 5 Swipe your finger on the reader. A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon. 6 Repeat the previous step. Swipe the same finger on the reader two more times to create two more samples.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 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. ❖ Operation succeeded.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 191 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 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 193 Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software. Available options depend on the software status, used hardware, and installed applications. Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or Edit Fingerprints—Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Power-on Security—The memory of the fingerprint device is limited (typical capacity is 21 fingerprints). You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer startup, or create new fingerprints to be used only for power-on authentication. ❖ Fingerprint Storage Inspector—Opens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you can see the contents of your fingerprint storage.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 195 Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility’s features and settings. It is available in several variants or skins. To view or select other Biomenu skins, open the Control Center and select Settings, User Settings. Swipe your finger to open Biomenu. If fingerprint verification is configured to invoke another action (e.g., display a registered page), press and hold the Shift key while swiping your finger.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 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 dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page. To replay a registration: 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu. 2 Select Registered Sites.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 197 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 registration is replayed. Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an existing registration.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 199 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in (1) damage to the reader or cause reader failure, (2) 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 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 201 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 Keeping Your Files Safe You may have files on your computer that you want to keep private. Your computer comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion. This chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer. Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Setting a password lets you leave your computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system ❖ 203 An HDD password— A hard disk drive password that protects your data by requiring a password when you try to access the hard disk, whether it is in your computer or in another system. You can set a hard disk drive user password and/or a hard disk drive master password. If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Setting a user-level password To set (register) a user-level password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Password Utility. 2 Open the User Password tab. 3 Click Set. A Set User Password dialog box appears. 4 Type in the password. 5 Reenter the password and click Set. A message box appears asking if you want to save the password on removable media.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system 205 Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on (userlevel) password in effect, the computer prompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure. When your computer prompts you to enter your password, type it in and press Enter. If you enter the password correctly, the computer continues with its normal startup procedure.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk, even if it is removed and installed on another computer. This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk. ❖ Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk, in case you forget the hard disk drive user password.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system 207 To register a user only password in System Setup: 1 Click Start, then click Shutdown, and click OK. The computer shuts down. 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power switch until the on/off light on the system indicator panel illuminates (green) for approximately one second. When the following message appears on the screen: “Check system, Then press [F1] key,” press F1. The System Setup screen appears.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup To delete or change a user only password in System Setup: 1 Click Start, then click Shutdown, and click OK. The computer shuts down. 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power switch until the on/off light on the system indicator panel illuminates (green) for approximately one second.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system 209 Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily. If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette, you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk.
7 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system When System Setup prompts you to verify the password, type it again and press Enter. If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered for both User and Master passwords. If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again. 8 Press End to save the change. 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change, Press Y.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system 211 6 If you want to change your password, input the new password. 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password, type it again and press Enter. If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered. Note that you can only change (not delete) the user password if a master password is registered. 8 Press End to save the change. 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change, Press Y.
Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen. 4 Select the Master Password using the down arrow key. 5 Press the spacebar, the enter the master password and press Enter. 6 If you want to delete the master password, leave the space blank and press Enter twice. System Setup displays: Not Registered. The user password will also display as Not Registered. 7 Press End to save the change.
Chapter 7 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.
2 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 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. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then End Task.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 215 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 and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad.
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 The Windows® operating system is not working 217 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 102. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system’s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 219 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when everyone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window’s left pane.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 221 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store information as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you install an older (legacy) device that the operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 223 Disabling a device 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. 4 Select the specific 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 225 If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The AC adapter and power 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using the Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 227 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. Try using a different make of keyboard. Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’s power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 229 To change the display properties: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 missing. Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:).
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 6 7 231 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. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is loose, replace the diskette. If the label is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 233 You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 235 Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card.
2 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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. 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 237 4 Remove the device when prompted to do so. 5 Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported with this computer. For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 69 and “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page 71.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. Run the printer’s self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in “Setting up a printer” on page 61 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn off the computer, and turn off the printer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 239 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 higher. Refer to the program’s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data.
NOTE If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows® Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi-Fi adapter.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 241 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. 6 Click OK, then click Close. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. ❖ Click Start, then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter. ❖ Enter "IPCONFIG /ALL" and press Enter. ❖ The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device. If it is not enabled, Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be secure.
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 243 DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color (24bit). If it is set to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error.
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps: 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor. Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. To change the screen’s display resolution: 1 Click Start, Control Panel.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature. 5 Click OK. 245 The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. To disable the screen saver: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 247 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP 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 difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next. 5 A calendar will be presented, showing a month at a time. Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 249 Fortunately, Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs, a relatively high-capacity storage media. No additional software is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ‘burn’) as well as read from CDs. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available.
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 apps. Visit the vendors’ Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for example) for detailed instructions.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 251 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure 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 (see “Saving system configuration with Restore Points” on page 247).
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ 253 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.
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. Detailed system specifications are available at www.ts.toshiba.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 257 Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
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.
Hot Keys Password security 259 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 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver tab has already been selected. If it is not selected, click the Screen Saver tab. 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.
Hot Keys Power usage mode 261 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 170. 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 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 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 69. 5.375 x 8.
Hot Keys Display modes 263 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Presentation button Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.
Hot Keys Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling wireless devices Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—This disables both the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled—This enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled—This enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled—This enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys 265 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. Display resolution This hot key toggles the display resolution. Fn + [spacebar] Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomout. For more information, see “Toshiba Zooming Utility” on page 175.
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.
Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 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 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 278. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For more information, see “ConfigFree SUMMIT” on page 282. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started NOTE 269 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. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 271 ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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. You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 273 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 icon in the system tray. 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices. A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802.11a, b, or g. It also includes an option to display hidden access point availability. Sample viewing Wi-Fi devices 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.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 275 Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample 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. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device. Sample viewing Bluetooth® devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth® map: 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 277 Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth® device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth® radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth® radar icon Or, you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample 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 279 If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to create. 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile. 8 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.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 281 Sample 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.
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 283 Sample of 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 of sharing a file with one user 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
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 2 285 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. 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.
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 4 NOTE 287 Click OK. The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However, you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector. Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.
❖ Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch 289 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.
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature To use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch. The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 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.
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.
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 293 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.
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 295 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.
Glossary controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. 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.
Glossary 297 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 disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads.
Glossary DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. E emulation — 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.
Glossary 299 frontside bus — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’s main memory. Also called “system bus.” See also bus. function keys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground — A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected.
Glossary interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device. Internet — The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web.
Glossary M 301 memory — Typically refers to the computer’s main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as ROM. A computer’s main memory is RAM. See RAM, ROM. microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU). MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers.
O Glossary online — Available through the computer. Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system — A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of operating systems are the Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows® XP Home operating systems. P palette — See color palette.
Glossary 303 program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. See also operating system, application, utility. properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the properties of a file 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.
Glossary 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.
Glossary 305 utility — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W V Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components.
Index A AC adapter 47 AC power connecting adapter 49 accessories computer lock cable 76 docking solutions 152 memory 54 adding memory 54 audio features 137 B basics keyboard 79 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 49, 104 charge not lasting 225 charging 47 conserving power 109 disposal 118 low charge 108 306 monitoring power 49, 104 not charging 225 power usage hot key 111 power usage mode 261 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 112 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup buttons control 56 C CD creating
Index network connection 131 system resources 221 compact disc positioning 93 compact discs handling 93 inserting 92 removing 96, 97 computer lock 76 non-system disk or disk error message 217 not accessing disk drives 216 running on battery power 99 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 216 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 206 password 202 connecting external monitor 57 external USB keyboard 59 external USB mouse 60 printer 60 connection set up 131 control buttons 56 critical appli
Index current settings not working with hardware 228 program has performed an illegal operation 214 warning resume failure 216 Error-checking 78, 230 Ethernet LAN port 132 expansion capability 152 external monitor not working 229 external diskette drive connecting 62 external monitor connecting 57 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 230 FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” 3 FCC requirements 4 files backing up 77, 89 printing 88 restoring 89 saving 86 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 188 Fn
Index I 309 Windows special keys 81 IBM 101-key enhanced keyboard 79 icon safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 54 instant password 205 hot key 205 instant passwords, using 165 Internet 134 bookmarked site not found 219 chat rooms 136 connecting to 134 news groups 136 overview 133 slow connection 219 URL address not found 219 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 134, 136 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 221 J jack RJ-11 130 M main battery removing 112 Master
Index overlay cursor control 82 P password creating 203 deleting a supervisor 166 disabling 204 disabling a user 167 hard disk drive 203 instant 205 power-on 202 supervisor set up 165 types 164, 202 user-level 202, 205 passwords 202 instant, using 165 setting 164 PC Card checklist 235 CIS (Card Information Structure) 234 computer stops working 236 configuring 146 errors 237 hot swapping fails 236 inserting 145 modem default 128 not recognized 237 problem solving 234, 235 removing 146 setting up 146 P
Index disk drive is slow 231 display is blank 227 external display not working 229 external monitor 228 hardware conflict 220, 221 high-pitched noise 234 illegal operation 214 Internet bookmarked site not found 219 Internet connection is slow 219 keyboard not responding 216 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 230 modem not receiving or transmitting 238, 239 no sound 234 non-system disk or disk error 217, 232 PC Card 234 checklist 235 error occurs 237 hot swapping fails 236 not recognized 237 slot appear
Index Slim SelectBay 149 installing module 151 removing module 150, 151 sound problem solving 234 speakers using external 138 Standby 65 Standby mode hot key 261 starting again from 72 starting a program 82 Run dialog box 85 Windows Explorer 83 Windows Start menu 83 starting the computer password 205 starting up the computer from Shut down 68 from Standby 72 Startup menu problem solving 218 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 166 supervisor password, set up 165 T Tablet and Pen Set
Index printer connecting 60 User password 205 user password, disabling 167 using tablet mode 73, 139 using the tablet pen 73, 144 utilities Fn-esse 154 Hot key Utility 158 Power Saver 170 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web address 135 Web browsers 134 Web content interface 122 Web sites 254 Wi-Fi wireless networking 131 Windows Explorer 83 Windows Media Player 94 Windows operating system Help and Support 219 problem solving 217 Windows Start menu 83 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 131 Wiza
