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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have pu rchased is not designed for any “critical applicatio ns.” “Critical applications” means life s upport systems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corporation commission for information.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 90 0 number or any other number for which char ges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmissi on, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Indu stry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointe.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible f or CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH , Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown below ap pears 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.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 indoo r use only . Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what ty pe of wireless device is in your computer .
14 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 private usage outside buildi ngs across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBP T/BIP T is required.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.
16 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 in the Europ ean Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) 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.
18 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 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.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsu pport.toshiba.com in t he United States for more information. Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is appr oved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown below ap pears on this equipment. 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 frequenc y ban dwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and mult i-function drives employ a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of th is product, please read th is instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba.
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27 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons .............................
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................47 Opening the display panel ................................. 47 Your computer’s features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power ...............
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................ 80 Using a computer lock ......................................81 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 82 Computing tips .
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 100 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................100 Running the computer on battery power ..............101 Battery Notice .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................127 Internet features ..............................................127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...........................
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Mouse Utility ........................................................ 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup .......................................150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...................................... 152 TOSHIBA Button Controls .
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Disk drive problems ........................................184 Optical drive problems ....................................185 Sound system problems .................................186 PC Card problems .............
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 218 Glossar y .................................................................................... 219 Index..........................................
35 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerfu l, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can acco mpany you wherever you go.
36 Introd uction This guide Certain Microsoft ® software product(s) include d 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 FULL Y COMPL Y WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIV A TION PROCEDURES.
37 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instruct ion s th at must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal in juries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of dat a.
38 Introd uction Other documentation Other documentation Y our computer comes with th e followin g documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user ’ s gui de (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system.
39 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes how to connect components, and expl ains what to do the fi rst tim e you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our compu ter is portable and designed t o be used in a variet y of circumstances and locations.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comf.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn of f the comput er if a drive light indicates a drive is active. T urning off the computer while it is readin g from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the drive, or both.
42 Getting Started Setting up your computer The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 42 before a dding external or internal components to your computer .
43 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 7 Click Start when the Thank Y ou message appears. The W indows ® operating system checks the system’ s performance, and then re starts your computer .
44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires pow er to op erate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the comp uter to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cab le to the AC adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the.
46 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor .
47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it . Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right . 2 Lift the display p anel.
48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are desi gned to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire produc t Series.
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memor y modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherw ise, skip to step 3 .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel an d turn the com puter upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver , loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot cover .
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer .
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-degree an gle (to the horizontal surfa ce of the computer).
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position . The memory module should be completely inserted in to the socket and level when secured in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cover and secure it using the screw .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the m e m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cover and secure it using the screw .
57 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) t o allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected appli cations and softwa re features or utilities.
58 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities T o create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the R eco very Disc Cr eator icon on the W indows ® desktop. Y ou can also launch the application by clicking Start , All Programs , and then Recov ery Disc Creator .
59 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options The following are the avai lable hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery us ing the recovery .
60 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost.
61 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery W izard allows you to dele te al l data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partit ions from your h ard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , then click Next .
62 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost.
63 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities The size of the C: drive will disp lay on the progress bar as you make your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart t he computer .
64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the V olume list to display its status in the lower po rtion of the screen.
65 Getting Started Using external display de vices Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction.
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connect ing. T o do this, refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) T o use a simult aneous mod e, you must set th e resolu tion of the internal display panel to match the resol uti on of the external display device.
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboa r d Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer . The comp uter’ s USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse inst ead of the computer ’ s built-in T ouchPad.
69 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does no t support Plug and Play , follow these steps to set it up for the first time.
70 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional external USB dis kette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer ’ s USB ports.
71 Getting Started T urning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your compute r , save your files and make sure the d isk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
72 Getting Started T urning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the comput er uses some main battery power . ❖ The Sleep command does not store un sav ed information on your hard disk. Y ou should save y our work before putting your computer on Sleep.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the Lock butt on in the lower-right part of the S tart menu. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/ off light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an sett ings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is configured, you can place it in to Hibernation mode by either pressing the power but ton or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
78 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you fi rst need to enable them in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Power Options window appears.
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
80 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green.
81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your com puter to a heavy object such as your desk.
82 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer ’ s temporary memory until you save it to the disk.
83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d see “Data and system configuration backup in Windows ® ” on page 195 . ❖ Use Error- checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses.
84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Character keys T yping with the character keys is very much like typing o n a typewriter , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Function keys The function keys (not t o be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and sym bols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay . Th is overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop comput er’ s keyboard.
87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the informatio n you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indows ® Explorer .
88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e All Programs menu, yo u can start it from W indows ® Explorer . W indows ® Explorer gives you a view of your computer ’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.
89 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the S tart menu’ s Start Search field to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search fie ld appears at the bottom of the Start menu.
90 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your W indows ® -based appli cation, click File , and then Sa v e . 2 Click Brow se f olders . If you are working with a docu ment that already has a file name, this is all you need t o do . If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.
91 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. For example, Microsoft ® W ord saves files with a .
92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your Windows ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. Fo r example, the range of pages and number of copies to print.
93 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Help or your operating syst em documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the hard disk.
94 Learning the Basics Using the 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.
95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and che c k that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or DVD discs” on page 99 .
96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindl e and is lying flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on th e center of the tray until it clicks into place.
97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ T o 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 headphones.
98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 T o.
99 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place h eavy objects on top of it.
100 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Y our 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 othe r features that enhance its energy efficiency .
101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ EasyGuard Connect – to help users establish a rel iable wired or wireless connection ef fortlessly and quickly .
102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power .
103 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged be fore 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 .
104 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity .
105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer ’ s main battery lig ht gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being char ged (AC adaptor connected).
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power (Sample Illustration) P ower and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power .
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit.
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Click Change pl an sett ings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performan ce. Y ou may also set individual power-saving options to suit yo ur own needs.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change Ad vance d Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save time, etc. Y ou can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item.
111 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run out of power , you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a char ged main battery .
112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r el ease loc k 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the char ge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that we re removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 1 1 1 .
115 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately . Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.
116 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries ❖ If you will not be using the system for an exte nded period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor .
117 Mobile Computing T raveling tips www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material—sp ecial handling m ay apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate/ .
118 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® oper ating sy stem.
119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer ’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, T askbar , Not ifi cation Area, and background pattern.
120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop W indows ® Me dia ® Player — Plays and or ga nizes digital media files on your computer and on the Internet. If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears.
121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o activate a specific task, double- click the appropriate Notification Area icon.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications The W indows ® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying informat ion reported by the modem. If the W indows ® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-1 1 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additi onal con siderations.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers arou nd the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company’ s network. See your network administrator ab out connecting to the Internet.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files fr om one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from you r computer to a site on the W eb), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer).
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped wi th a full stereo soun d sy stem with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a P C Card, refer to the docu mentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. T o insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on th e left side of the computer .
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an Expr essCar d 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm co nnection with the computer .
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (A vailable on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (av ailable o n certain .
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansi on de vice Using an expansion device The expansion port is u sed to connect your co mputer to an expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office.
136 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change defaul t options.
137 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer setti ngs. T o access T OSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
138 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Sett ings (Sample Im.
139 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor passwo rd ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Secur e tab.
140 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Ut ility (Sample Image) T OSHIB.
141 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIBA Button Control s ❖ C.
142 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installe r all ows you to re install the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIB A A pplication Installer icon on the W indows ® desktop.
143 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, providing additional p rotection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again.
144 T oshiba Utilities Using a user passwor d Using a user password A user password provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
145 T oshiba Utilities Using a user passwor d 4 The User password utility appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P assword Utility window 5 Click Registered . 6 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify . 7 Click OK in the information dialog box.
146 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with dev ices in your computer . Refer to th e onlin e Help documentation within the application for additional help.
147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility controls your computer ’ s hard disk drive (HDD) prot ection feature, which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on th e computer .
148 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot.
149 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your point ing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol P anel , and then Mouse under Hardwar e and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA As sist.
150 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration man agemen t tool available through the W indows ® operating system.
151 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p frequency and decreases volt age depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power—If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor , the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing.
152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which appli cations will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see “Hot Keys” on page 203 ).
153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr ols TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the TOSHIBA As sist and T oshiba Pres entation b uttons.
154 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical d rive to make it run more quietly .
155 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combinati on with one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
156 T oshiba Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our T oshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a security encryption device for your system’ s hard disk drive.
157 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authenticat ion ut ili ty (available on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user/BIOS password authentication syst em when booting up.
158 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 6 Swipe your finger on the reader . A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon. 7 Repeat the previous step. Swipe the s ame finger on the reader two more times to create two mor e sample s.
159 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to yo ur computer using fingerprints. During user enrollment, fingerprint samples are sav e d and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account.
160 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Y our hardware must support Power -on security to use the single logon feature. Y ou must have administrative privileges to change settings. T o enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Contro l Center and go to Sett ings - Syst em Settings .
161 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user ’ s fingerp rint templates—Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard.
162 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elevate administrative privileg es for user .—By default, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator, and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and unavai lable.
163 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a new W eb page. T o create a new registration: 1 Display a W eb page you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to re play the next time you access this W eb page.
164 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ If the page has multip le registered forms, but there is no activ e form, all exi sting registered fo rm s for the page are disp l ayed. Y ou then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog.
165 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 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 .
166 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures, especially during dr y seasons such as winter .
167 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ Fingerprint Reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerpr int. However , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficiently unique charact eristics in their fingerprints.
168 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ Getting Started This section contains informat ion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the appli catio n.
169 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ ❖ Status of W ireless Connecti on switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settin gs in “profiles.” ConfigFree profiles ar e useful for easily switching network settings and devices.
170 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification area. 2 Move the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Pr ofile Settings wi ndow 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile W izard.
171 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of th e software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself.
172 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplicat ions 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 T ask .
173 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor , veri fy that th e computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. If the indicator is glowin g, the co mp uter is connected to a live external power source.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer T o charge the batte ry , leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Fo r mo re information see “Charging batteries” on page 103 . The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
175 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC -IN socket.
176 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution v ideo (640x480) ❖ Last Known G ood Configuration (advan ced) ❖ Directo.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T o access W indows ® operating system Help and Supp o rt: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support , or press F1 .
178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to res olve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent driver s from the manufacturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer .
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optical drive, option al external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources.
180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (battery , optional high-capacity battery , and real- time clock (R TC) battery).
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see “Power Plans” on page 109 for m ore information).
182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have go ne into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. Y ou may have activated the instan t password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize , and then Display Settings . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK .
184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e 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 on e or more files to appear to have garbage in them.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility softwa re.
186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the driv e tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connec ted to a power source and turned on. The optical drive eject mechan ism requires power to operate.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microp hone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud.
188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on abou t your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card .
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Refer to the card’ s documentat ion, whi c h sh oul d contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio n lists some o f the most common prin ter proble ms. The printer will not print.
190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the tel ephone line is firmly connected to the computer ’ s mod em port and the telephone line jack.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® a dapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel). Some T oshiba models may have a Wi-Fi ® antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter .
192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the probl em lies in th e Wi - F i ® part of your network.
193 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external W i-Fi ® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if th e adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The screen sa v er runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the menu.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a prob lem with th e computer . Y o ur ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together .
196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name th at is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installin g Brand X Accounting app.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system For most of us, by far the most val uable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive.
198 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 devi ces, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.
199 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, busi ne ss apps, etc.) are working correctly , and verify that important devices are still functioning.
200 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect th at the pr obl em is hardw are- related, T oshiba offers a vari ety of resou rces to help you.
201 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Aus tralia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North R yde NSW 21 13 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.
202 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additi onal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp /index.htm . United States T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Eu rope (I.
203 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys The TOSH IBA Cards pr o vi d e a qui c k w ay to mo di fy selected system functions and to launch applications.
204 Hot K eys Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear only when the pointing device is moved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Ho t Key Card can be disp layed by pressing the associated hot key .
205 Hot Keys Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using th e Application Cards: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen.
206 Hot K eys Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Double-click the Card for the application to be launched. The associated application is launched. Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appea r in the Application Card d isplay (see “Using the Application Cards” on page 205 ).
207 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o close the Card Case, click the icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Hot Key Functions Hot key functi o ns ar e performed us ing either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key .
208 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security . The user logon screen will appear , and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
209 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles throu gh the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
210 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more info rmation abou t Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 74 .
211 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key wi ll not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 72 .
212 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display option s.
213 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness The dual display modes (int ernal display and externa l device) cannot be us ed while you are watching a n HD DVD. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
214 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your com puter . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module.
215 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. For more information on using th e T o uchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 64 .
216 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
217 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns t he cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns t he numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns t he sc roll lock feature on and off.
218 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors fo r various parts of the worl d .
219 Glossar y 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.
220 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) d isc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanc.
Glossary 221 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 lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user ’ s guide.
222 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication device, such as a printer or modem, tran smits information. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second).
Glossary 223 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It ta kes information from outside sources, su ch as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
224 Glossary device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer ’ s case) or internal (inside the computer ’ s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A program (called a “driver”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device.
Glossary 225 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or netw ork.
226 Glossary f ile extens ion — The three characters foll owing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and . hlp for help files. See also file name .
Glossary 227 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system op tions or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program.
228 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’ s logical drives may differ from its physical driv es . For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or m ore logical drives.
Glossary 229 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the comput er .
230 Glossary processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a com puter . The general class es of programs (also calle d software) ar e operating system, application, an d utility . See also operating system, application, utili ty .
Glossary 231 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications , it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device.
232 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- Fi ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi ® Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anoth er term for the communication protocol to permit an Et hernet connection using wireless communication comp onents.
234 Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power connecting adaptor 45 accessories docking solutions 135 memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 84 audio files 128 audio features 128 B backing up files 82 battery chang.
235 Index set up 121 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 80 cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk err.
236 Index ExpressCard inserting 131 removing 132 external monitor not working 183 mouse 68 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display , adjust ing 67 F F A T (File Allocatio n T able) 184 .
237 Index hot keys 217 not working 173 overlay keys 86 Special W indows keys 85 troubleshooting 181 using 83 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 84 L lock computer , using 81 M main battery remo.
238 Index power button 48 , 58 power profile hot key 110 power source 44 connecting 45 power usage modes 109 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep 77 precautions 40 primary.
239 Index running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 117 disposing of batteries 116 icons 37 precautions 40 saving files 89 screen blank 182 does not look normal/flick ers 18 2 second.
240 Index wireless networking 125 W izards Dial-Up Networking W izard 123 W orld W ide W eb 126 www 126.
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