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PMAD00007011 08/04 Satellite ® A60/A65 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 165 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Models: Satellite ® A60/A65 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st adv anced data storage technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of th e FCC rules.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92 618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or p rocedur es.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling inform ation, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 35 This guide .............................................................. 36 Safety icons .............................................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 52 Opening the display panel ................................ 52 Y our computer’ s features and specifications .... 53 T urning on the power .............
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Windows ® special keys .................................... 82 Overlay keys ..................................................... 83 Starting a program ................................................. 84 Starting a program from the Start menu .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Starting again from Hibernation mode ........... 112 Using Standby ..................................................... 112 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 113 Starting again from Standby ............
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 138 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 138 An over view of using the Internet ........................ 140 The Internet .......................................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Hotkey utility ........................................................ 157 TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 157 Customize Y our Computer ............................. 159 Security ...
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contacting T oshiba ........................................ 194 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 195 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices ................................. 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys .
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Home or XP Pro operating system.
36 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons highlight t hese instructions as follo ws: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in de ath or serious injury .
38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the defi nition of a term us ed in the text . Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ This electronic user’ s guide.
39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be used in a v ariety of locations and situations.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance .
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Whiche ver t ype you choose, use the follo wing guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le vel of your elbo w .
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other precautions Y our notebook computer is designed to provide o ptimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. Y ou should observe certain prec autions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the driv e, or both. ❖ K eep the computer and disk s aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers.
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” before adding ex ternal or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memor y , and PC cards.
47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register online, yo ur computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice-grade telephone lin e or a Local-Area- Network (LAN). If you chose not to register n ow , you may register with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T os hiba icon on the desktop.
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 68 ) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on pa.
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact order as described in th e User's Manual.
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN. Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source.
51 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the co mputer to a li ve po wer outlet using the A C adapter and power cable.
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch t o the right.
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology .
54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample pr essing the power button When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The preinstalled operating system loads automatically .
55 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console windo w appears. For more information see “TOSHIB A Console” on page 157 . 2 Click Security . 3 Click User password . 4 Follo w the on-screen instructions. The password requirement becomes acti ve the ne xt time you turn on your computer .
56 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right. ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left.
57 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. Sample Mouse Pr operties window 5 Select Disable or Enable , whiche ver is appropriate.
58 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad.
59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 highlighted in blue and selected, th e function co rresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIB A T o uch and Launch windo w remains open. T o close the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window , release your finger when the blue circle is not on any icon.
60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch is controlled/adjusted via an icon on the system tray . The icon changes color when the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is acti ve. Double-click the icon to open the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window .
61 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w using the drop-do wn list box es. The icons are referred to as tables in the TO SHIB A T ouc h and Launch Settings dialog.
62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing additional memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory mod ules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshib a.
63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to install a memor y module under the fo llowing conditions. Y ou can damage the computer and the module. 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The computer was shut down using Stand by or Hibernation mode.
64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample using a Phillips-head scr ewdriver to r emove the memory co ver 3 Remov e the scre w that holds the memory cover in place, and remov e the memory cover . 4 Remov e the new memory module from its antistatic packaging.
65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems.
66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module If you use the computer for a long time, th e memory modu le will become hot. If this happens, let the module c ool to room temperature before you replace it.
67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot.
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking total memor y When you add or remo ve memory , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance .
69 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Y ou can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer . Alternati vely , you can connect a parallel printer to the computer’ s parallel port.
70 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your printer has not been detected automatically when connected to the computer , you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer .
71 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Printers and Faxes windo w appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 4 Click Add a printer .
72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions. HINT : If you are using more than one printer , make sure the name is descriptive enough to he lp you tell the difference.
73 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen.
74 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ External de vice only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other e xternal video de vice) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) only 3 Release the Fn key for the selection to take ef fect.
75 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 enabled and the Display area (re solution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on th e internal display panel may appear stretched. The Windows ® XP operating syste m by default does not display resolutions below 8 00 x 600.
76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o leav e the computer off for a longer period , you can us e the W indows ® T urn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead.
77 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected.
78 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a qu arter-turn and remo ve it. Sample locking the computer The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft.
79 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t h e Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
80 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy .
81 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Sample ke yb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page.
82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Sample Ctrl, Fn and Alt ke ys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are usi ng. For more i nformation, see your program documentation.
83 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Overlay keys Sample ke yboar d overlay k e ys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or co ntrol the cursor as you w ould using the ten-k ey k eypad on a desktop computer’ s ke yboard.
84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the cursor control ov erla y when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor co ntrol ke ys. T o return to the numeric overl ay , release Shi ft .
85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use W indows Explorer t o locate the program f ile ❖ Use the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu.
86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explorer . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files .
87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 W indows ® fol der , type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path.
88 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost.
89 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o 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.
90 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the f ile, and click OK .
91 Learning the Basics Bac king up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as a CD. Or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition.
92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restorin g files, the backup program prompts you if you tr y to overwrite a file that already exis ts on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file.
93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Y our D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve may look lik e this: Sample D VD-R OM or multi-function drive Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use indicator light is glowing.
94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b utton skips to the following track on the disc. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g.
95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd ed ge.
96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray .
97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample A udio CD window The W indows Media ® Player windo w appears.
98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media ® Player window The W indows Media ® Player control panel w o rks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel.
99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer . 2 Click the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e icon. The disk dri ve will run the CD. If your disk do es not run using th is method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk.
100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use light is glowin g. Doing so could dama ge the disk or the drive.
101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD and DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd a disc or place hea vy objects on top of it.
102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off.
103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut do wn but automatically po wers up the co mputer . Use it when you need to reload the operating system, for example to acti vate changes to system settings.
104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby command Standby pu ts the computer into a po wer-sa ving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin ue working from where you left of f.
105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off or Shut down If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W ind o ws ® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of a doma in, po wer of f the computer as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer .
106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Shut down computer wind ow 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer turns itself of f. Holding the Shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows ® dialog box is open, changes the Standby button to hibernate.
107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Select Shut down for the opt ions you w ant. ❖ When I press the power b utton Set this option to Shut down to hav e the computer shut do wn when you press the power b utton.
108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after T urn Off or Shut down T o start the computer up again, press and release the po wer button. The on/of f light turns on. Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled, you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one w ay .
109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn of f computer window with shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold do wn the Shift k ey an d click Hibernate (“Hibernate” only appears when the Shift ke y is pressed).
110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer sa ves the stat e of the system, incl uding all open programs and fi les, to the hard disk.
111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton.
112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button.
113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. If you are using the W indows ® XP Professional operating system and are a member of a domain, power of f the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , then Shut down .
114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See “Standby mode” o n page 200 . ❖ By pressing the po wer bu tton ❖ By closing the display panel T o put the computer into Standby .
115 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you close the display panel. 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 159 .
116 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process.
117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary depend ing on applications, power management settings. and feat ures utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery does not char ge while the computer is using all of its po wer to run applications and devices.
118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration .
119 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never leave batteries in th e batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce th e potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with your notebook computer .
120 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely .
121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the R TC batter y is low , the real-time clock and ca lendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel then Perf ormance and Maintenance. 2 Click the To s h i b a Pow e r Sa ver icon.
123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows ® operating system has additional po wer management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control P anel. F or more information, see “Po wer Management” on page 159 .
124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery . ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a c har ged spare.
125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals.
126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the battery lock latches are in the locked position (to ward the left of the computer), slide them to wards the right of the computer . Sample r eleasing the battery lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery .
127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position, lift the battery pack out of the computer .
128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of you.
130 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight.
131 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
132 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® S eries notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Home or XP Professional operatin g system.
133 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern.
134 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin.
135 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
136 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allo ws you to: ❖ Access the Internet.
137 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing procedure is intended to sup port you if yo u need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the port to the default settings.
138 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line.
139 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice co nnection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations.
140 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use your wireless commun ication, flip the wireless antenna on/of f switch to the On position. Using the Wi-Fi ® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Y our computer may have an inte grated Wi-Fi W ireless LAN Mini PCI module.
141 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet— a collection of interlinked.
142 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha v e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. F or more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 138 .
143 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet features The Internet of fers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receiv e your own email, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address.
144 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring video features Y our computer’ s video features enable you to view Wi n d o w s ® presentations or D VD movies on the computer screen (display panel or e xternal monitor).
145 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti ngs. 5 Click Ye s . 6 T o change the settings back, repeat steps 2 through 5 . Playing DVDs Y our co mputer must be on for you to use the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve.
146 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e them as .wa v files by connect ing an e x ternal microphone or other soun d source to the microphone jack and using the Soun d Recorder feature in the operating system.
147 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton.
148 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Othe r types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound fro m the computer . T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack.
149 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card (see “Hot swapping” on page 150 ). 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place.
150 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r e moving a PC Car d 3 Remov e the PC Card and store it properly . Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on.
151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertai n certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allo ws you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combin ation with one of the function ke ys without pressing the tw o ke ys simultaneously as is usually required.
153 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles.
154 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable keys are dark gray .
155 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or docume nt is no w associate d with the ke y you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key . Using the keyboard T o assign a ke y to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse.
156 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o create a popup list w ith items from v arious folders, or to pick only a fe w items from a folder, create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure ho w to do this, refer to your operating system documentation.
157 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a confirmation message when you use the hot k ey co mbination for Standb y [ Fn + F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn + F4 ]. T o acti v ate the utility: Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities, Hotkey utility .
158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the Start menu. If you use the Start menu, do the follo wing: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Point to TO S HI BA , then Utilities , then click the resulting Console selection.
159 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customize Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management (See “Po wer Management” on page 159 .) ❖ Mouse (properties) ❖ Hotkey assignment (See “Fn-esse” on pa ge 153 .
160 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow The TOSHIB A Po wer Saver Properties windo w sho ws the po wer prof iles, which are optimized for se veral dif ferent working en vironments .
161 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof iles, this is not recommended. If y ou need a customized profile, create a ne w profile wit h the properties you require.
162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup windo w appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system.
163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ K eyboard — Allo ws you to enable or disable the “wake- up on ke yboard” feature. The feature allo ws you to “wake” the machine from Standb y by pressing a key . ❖ USB — Allo ws you to enable or disable USB Le gacy Emulation.
164 T oshiba Utilities Application Launch Button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Pr operties scr een T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 .
165 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer o r the manufacturer of a software program.
166 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a pr ogram that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). The W indows T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab .
167 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were d oing when you receiv ed the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer .
168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disket te dri ve, press th e left or right arro w ke y and choo se your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on th e computer to access the boot priority menu.
169 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The operating system respon ds dif ferently from the normal routine.
170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indow s ® documentation for further explanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access Windo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support .
172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP operating system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy .
174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unusable.
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o check a device’ s pro perties: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon.
176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory module problems Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) batte ry).
178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the battery light does not g lo w after 20 minutes, the battery may hav e reached the end of its usefu l life. T ry replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou hav e connected an external k eyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard error messages. If you hav e a second keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti ve or incompatible with your computer .
180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using an e xternal monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s power cable is f irmly plugged into a working po wer outlet.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o change the display pro perties: 1 Point at the desktop and clic k with the secondary button. The Display Properties windo w appears. 2 Click Properties , then click the Settings tab .
182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a disk ette drive usually sho w up as an inability to acces s the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r some time, your files may ha ve beco me fragmented.
184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The driv e cannot rea d a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first disk ette (not the dr i ve) is probably causing the problem.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem is with an app lication CD-R OM, refer to the software’ s documentation an d check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs.
186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click the Advanced Settings tab . 8 Look at De vice 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it is not, select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull-do wn menu and click OK .
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def a ult settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager .
188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 148 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card. Remov e the PC Card. If removi ng the PC Card does not resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still does not work, contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer .
190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forci ng you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes.
193 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl emen t the inform ation in the guides.
194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .
196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd.
197 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls.
198 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 make the display’ s content reapp ear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant security .
199 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set up a password with a screen sav er, go to W indows ® XP Help for instructions: 1 Click Start , Help and Support . 2 In the Search fie l d, ty pe password screen saver . 3 Press Enter .
200 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. This messag e box can be set so it does not display .
201 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode.
202 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel onl.
203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
204 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld.
205 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
206 Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application.
207 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by simpl y moving the mouse pointer .
208 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address.
209 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the e xclamation point.
210 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
211 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice.
212 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you ca n conf igure and connect to the device.
213 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer .
214 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
215 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect .
216 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector .
217 Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on.
218 Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears.
219 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video).
221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic r.
222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro g ram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me ga byte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access.
224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sf er of da t a f r om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU ).
225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 enable — T o turn on a computer option. See also disable . executable f ile — A computer program that is ready to run. Ap plication programs and batch files are e xam ples of ex ecutabl e fi les. Names of ex ecutable files usually end with a .
227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ground — A co nductor to which al l comp onents of an elect ric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zer o (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of refere nce for voltages in the circuit.
228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use t o perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the T ouchPad. kilobyte (KB) — A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte . L L1 (level one) cache — Memory cache b uilt into the processor to help improv e processing speed.
229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 micropr ocessor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). MIDI (Musical Instrume nt Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and com puters. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice v ersa.
230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operating system — A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of operating systems are W i ndo ws ® 98 Second Edition and W indows ® 2000 operating systems. P palette — See color palett e.
231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 properties — The attrib utes of an object or device. F or example, the properties of a file include the f ile’ s type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) — V olatile mem ory that can be written to as well as read.
232 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device.
233 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Capability Eth ernet Alliance which stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet conn ection using wireless communication co mponents.
234 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 48 A C power light 48, 50 accessories memory 62 alarms low battery 124 audio features 145 Auto-Run 98 av oidi ng injury 40 B battery alarms 124 caring fo.
235 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 CDs inserting 95 problem solving 185 channels DMA 172 IRQ 172 charging main battery 51, 119 checking device properties 174 cleaning CD or D VDs 101 computer 76 comfort chair.
236 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 TOSHIB A T ouch and Lau nch 61 disabling/enabling T ouchPad 56 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk dri ve corrupted/damaged data f iles 183 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 18.
237 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 fi le names 89 fil e s backing up 80, 91 printing 90 restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remov e key assignments .
238 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 J jack RJ-11 138 K keyboard character keys 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 82 cursor control o verlay 84 ext er n al 68 Fn-esse 153 function keys 82 hot keys 203 not working 167, .
239 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 modem default 136 not recognized 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Int ernational Association).
240 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 non-system disk or disk error 168, 183 PC Card 187 checklist 188 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 189 not recognized 189 slot appears dead 188 Plug and Play 173 power and.
241 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 3.1 speakers ext er n al 148 Stand by command 112 Stand by mode hot key 200 Standby 104 low battery 124 restarting 115 using 112 start button 134 starting a program 84 Run dialo.
242 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W indows Explorer 85 W indows Media Player 96 W indows Standby 75 W indows Start menu 85 W indows XP Help 170 Help and Support 171 problem solving 168 W indows XP Profession.
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