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PMAD00056010 08/05 Satellite ® L20/L25 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance, use one of the follo wing: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to caus e birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, 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 corpor ation commission for information.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer .
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 de vices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe v er is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy 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 de vice.
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 koskevien direktii vin 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 follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency range. FCC r equires this product to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approval, and it belongs to the device c.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece .
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 E’necessaria la concessione minis teriale anche per l’uso interno. V erificare con i riv enditori la procedura da seguire.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
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 Specification as def ined and approv ed by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 These standards and recommendations refl ect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the e xtensiv e research literature.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of th e FCC rules. Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not ca use harmful interference, and • This device must acc ept any interference received, including interference that may cau se un desired operation.
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 manuf acturing information may va ry.) 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 vironmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or re c ycling information, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Using the computer for the first time ......................52 Opening the display panel .................................52 Your computer’s features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power ................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Function keys .................................................... 77 Windows special keys .......................................78 Overlay keys .....................................................78 Using the overlay to type numeric data .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Battery Notice ................................................. 107 Power management ........................................108 Using additional batteries ...............................109 Charging batteries ....
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet .............................................. 137 Exploring audio features .......................................137 Recording sounds ........................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you .................................................... 162 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................163 A plan of action ............................
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Standby mode ....................................................... 204 Hibernation mode ................................................205 Display modes ...................................................... 206 Display brightness .
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go.
36 Introductio n 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 no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
38 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
39 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .
40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool.
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 special program to check for vi ruses. Ask your dealer to help you. Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer .
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use external po wer or to ch arge the main battery you must attach the A C adapter .
46 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consu lt your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process.
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up other devices Y ou may want to tak e this time to set up your printer . For more information, see “Connecting a printer” on page 69 . Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer to operate.
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter .
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C ad apter cord to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
50 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indication of the main battery’ s cu rrent char ge: ❖ Glo ws amber while the .
51 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 turned of f. After that, the ma in battery will be completely charged and ready to po wer the computer . Once the batter y is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time.
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 begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right.
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire product S eries.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . 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 .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Before adding extern al devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer has two m emo ry module slots — Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before y ou install or remove a memory mo dule, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdri ver , unscre w the two out er screws th at secure the memory module slot cove r . Sample unscr e wing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er .
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the com pu ter . Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample aligning the mo dule into the sock et 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory mo dule into position.
60 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Y ou can no w continue setting up the computer .
61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory mo dule pops up sligh tly . 3 Gently lift the m em or y module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screws.
62 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 as described in step 12 of “Installing a memory module” on page 55 . HINT : T o purc hase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.
63 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad that allow you to scroll as you w ould with any wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll v ertically , run you r finger up or do wn along the right edge of the T ouchPad.
64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w .
65 Getting Started T urning off the co mputer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, lea ve the computer plugged into a po we r source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the mai n battery .
66 Getting Started Using option al ext ernal display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the computer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt out of the computer .
67 Getting Started Using optional external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 Set the display mode b y pressing Fn + F5 , or b y configuri ng the Display Properties settings.
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your tele vision (or other video display d e vice), you may need to adju st the video settings.
69 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y our printer do cumentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If yo u do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly .
70 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect a USB printe r to your comp uter: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve electrical outlet.
71 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.
72 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the c omputer . Neve r use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer .
73 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object.
74 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
75 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remo vable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It’ s easy to put off backin g up because it tak es time.
76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function key s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
77 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key . Most of the time, this does not matter . Howe ver , some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the regu lar and numeric pad Enter ke ys on the full-sized k eyboard.
78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows:.
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample numeric overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously .
80 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easies t way to start a pro gra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to wo rk on. T o find the file, use My Computer or W indows ® Explorer .
81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indo ws ® Ex plorer . Wi ndo ws ® Ex plorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.
82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample uses the Run comma nd to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start , then click Ru n . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line.
83 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 w ork on the hard disk driv e or diskette/CD.
84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where you want your file t o be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Save . 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.
85 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an e x tension to the file na me that identifies the file as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft W ord sav es files with a .
86 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program displays a P rint dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles you create in case something happens to your computer .
87 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external disk ette dri ve is a v ailable. Restoring your work T o restore information from your b ackup media to your hard disk, use the Resto re page in the backup program.
88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North Am eric a) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other regi on.
89 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Drive in-use indi cator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject b utton —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject button or turn off th e computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons located abov e the keyb oard let you play audio CDs when the computer is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on.
91 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The disc tray slides partially out of the dri ve (about 1 inch). HINT : The drive will not open if t he computer’ s power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Make sure the disc is comple tely on the spi ndle 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 assistan ce.
93 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remo ve the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently push the tr ay in to close it. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray .
94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel.
95 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Read and write data (depending on your system confi guration) and music f iles to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Re writable (CD-R W) discs; and D VD ± R/ ± RW or D VD RA M discs.
96 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer Pushing the power bu tton before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’ s disk light and th e drive-in- use light are off.
97 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . For the W in dows ® XP Professional operating system, follo w these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down .
98 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Shutdo wn to ha ve the computer shut down when you close the display panel on your computer . ❖ When I press the po wer button on my computer Set this option to Shutdo wn to ha ve the computer shut do wn when you press the po wer button.
99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to the hard disk. Since Hibern ation mode does not require po wer to maintain the sav ed information, the system settings are retained indefinitely . Rest oring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory .
100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Hiber nate to ha v e the computer go into Hibernation mode wh en you close the display panel on your comp uter .
101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernate . The compute r sa ves th e mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely .
102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will be lost if you do not sa ve your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standb y mode uses less time and battery po wer than restarting from T urn Off or Hibernation mode.
103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Standby Follo w these steps to po wer do wn the computer using Stand By: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By .
104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the Pow er Op t i on s icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists.
105 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esources 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba products, gi ve help wi th technical questions and k eep you up to date with future upgrades .
106 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 standb y mode when it is not being used, thereb y conservi ng ener g y an d sa ving money in the process.
107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery pack th at pro vides po wer when you are away from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharge it man y times.
108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, T oshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on batter y power . The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (R TC) battery .
109 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery , you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer).
110 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the batter y cannot occur .
111 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an internal real-time clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers t he System T ime Clock and BIOS memory used to store your co mputer’ s configuration settings.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer can be used wh ile the R TC battery is being charged, although the char ging status of the R TC batte ry cannot be monitored.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows ® XP Standby command).
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the Pow er Op t i on s icon. The current power source an d battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery .
115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external powe.
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set an alarm: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the Pow er Op t i on s icon.
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 These po wer-savin g options control th e way in whi ch the computer is conf igured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery .
118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack.
119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Slide the battery release lo ck to unlock the battery . 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery .
120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked positio n and try again.
121 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protecti ve glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , us e an identical battery that you can purchase thro ugh the T o shib a W eb site at accessories.
122 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 main battery is fu lly charged. If the battery indicator light does not glo w with a wo rking battery , power is not being supplied. Check th e connections for the A C adapter and power cord/cable.
123 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fir e, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a batter y pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury .
124 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 40 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve yo ur computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
125 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® L 20/L25 notebook co mputer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything y ou can do in the W indows ® XP Professional operating system.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files you hav e 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.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a button 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.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic mo dem.
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital lin e will damage the modem.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number .
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may re quire you to purchase additional software, external hardware or ser vices.
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and do wnloadi ng fil es from, the I.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and teleph on e lin e, .
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can also use a Search Engine, a W eb site specifically designed to help yo u look for information. Internet features The Internet of fers many type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is .
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton. 4 Speak normally int o the microphone. 5 When you ha ve fin ished recording, click the Stop b utton. The Sound Recorder windo w displays the new sou nd f ile as a wav eform.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headph ones or a pair of e xternal stereo speakers.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting and removing PC Cards Y our Satellite ® L20/L25 computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports tw o types of PC Cards: ❖ T ype I cards—Y ou can install one of these cards.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
142 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se v e ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
143 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access the control panel: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilitie s , then click T oshiba Assist .
144 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ .
145 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba Hotke y utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK . TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable through W indows.
146 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The tabs represent v arious dialog boxes. The y are: ❖ General—Allo ws you to vie w current BIOS settings or to change certain settings back to their default v alues.
147 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hardware Setup. This is usef ul if more than one person uses the co mputer . A single user password su pports the instant and p o wer-on password functions.
148 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting a user password T o register a passw ord for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears.
149 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents other users from chan ging hardware conf iguration options.
150 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the Super visor Pa ssword box. 6 Retype your password in the Super visor Password again box.
151 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o conf igure the T oshiba Zooming Utility , double-click the T oshiba Zooming Utility on the task bar .
152 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is like a miniature W indows ® desktop. Y ou can perso nalize T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch to help you work more ef ficiently . T o acti v ate T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the T ouchPad.
153 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch window has the follo win g features: Sample featur es of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window .
154 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to open the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings windo w . Right-click the icon to see the follo wing shortcuts.
155 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 are referred to as tables in the TO SHIB A T o uch and Launch Settings dialog box.
156 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when u sing your computer are relati ve ly easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many p roblems by yourself.
157 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W ind o ws T a sk Manager windo w appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list.
158 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displ ays in formation that the softwa re manufacturer needs to h elp you solv e your problem.
159 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou press a k ey nothing happens. V erify that the acti v e program accepts text input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again.
160 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba tte ry po w er , it is recommended tha t you do not lea ve th e computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
161 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to f ix the problem.
162 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanati on. If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode.
163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search fi eld, type in the t opic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would lik e help with fro m the listings and follo w the on-screen instructions.
164 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epe nds on the interaction of all de vices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached de vices is not working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating.
165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the operatin g system, av oiding hardware conflicts is easy .
166 If Someth ing Goes Wrong 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.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o check a device’ s properties: 1 Open the Start menu, and click Contr o l Pa nel, then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon.
168 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory mo dules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer .
169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Here are some typical problems and ho w to solve them: The battery indicator light does not come on when y ou plug in the A C adapter and power cord/cable.
170 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cord/cable co nnected, w ait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery light is glo wing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer .
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange thi ngs ha ppen or no thing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters.
172 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha v e gone into ef fect. Press an y k ey to activ ate the screen.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties.
174 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher .
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve y ou want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties . The dri ve’ s Properties box appe ars.
176 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some programs run corr ectly but others do not. This is probably a conf iguration problem. If a program does not run properly , refer to its do cumentation and check that the hardware conf iguration meets its needs.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Make sure the tray that holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the tray and remov e the disc. Make sure the tray is clean.
178 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem is with a data CD or D VD, refer to the software’ s documentation an d check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs. The disc will not come out of the drive when y ou click the eject b utton on the screen.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS).
180 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Saf ely remove xx xx , wher e xxxx is the identif ier for your PC Card. The operating system display s a message that you may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot.
182 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Make sure the printer cable is fi rmly attached to the computer and the printer .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Check the communications parame ters (baud rate, parity , data length and stop bits) specifi ed in the communications program. It should be set up to transmit at 300, 1200 , 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400 , 28800, 33600 bps (b its per second) or higher .
184 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter , check the device list in Device Mana ger (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some T oshiba models m ay have a Wi-Fi antenna indicator light even though they do not have an internal W i-Fi adapter .
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK , then click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other than the priv ate addres s of 169.254.xxx.xx x assigned by W indows.
186 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Special considerations for Windows XP Wir ed Equivalent Priv acy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, W indows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device.
187 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 If the D VD-R OM or multi-function driv e is an external dri v e, make sure that the dri ve’ s cabl e is properly connected to the computer . 2 V erify that the disc is in a format that the dri ve supports.
188 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties . 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor . Jumping video lines appear ar ound the D VD-R OM video window .
189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Disable Display Stretch F eature . 5 Click OK . The screen sa v er runs while you ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any mo vie or title you are watching.
190 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specialized software to co py e verything on the hard disk to a tape.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP W indo ws XP offers some easy-to -use features for backing up your W indows settings and your data – documents and oth er important files.
192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your W indow s configuration using the sa ved Restore Point. T o do this: 1 Click Start . 2 Click Help and Support . 3 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore .
193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fortun ately , W in do ws XP of fers a con v enient way to back up your important data files to CD s, a relati vely high-capacity storage media. No additional softw are is required.
194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
195 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your F av orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click File , Import and Export .
196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, extern al hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardwa re or software. 4 Restart W indows. 5 Use the ne w hardware or softw are for a while, noting any ne w problems.
198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m sp ec if ications are a v ailable at www .ts.toshiba.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.
200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .
201 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot ke ys have a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k ey controls. V olume Mute Password security Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
202 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will make the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user .
203 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the main battery is no t fully char ged (e ven if the computer is operating on A C power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time.
204 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the co mputer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays b y default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box.
205 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the comp uter into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y default to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
206 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + F8 does not perform any function. Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options.
207 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouc hP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouch P ad” on page 63 .
208 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys When overlay keys are enabled, the Home and End ke ys will not function without using the m in conjunction with the Fn key . For information about overlay ke ys, see “Overlay keys” on page 78 .
209 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical AC po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the world.
210 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 connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
211 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations.
212 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Config Free Launcher displays on y our computer desktop.
213 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.
214 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arrow) ❖ Status of wireles.
215 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most case s, a screen automatically dis plays sho wing you the possible cause and solution for the problem.
216 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and disp lays in formation about them on a virtual map.
217 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2.
218 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oint Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to th e device.
219 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option.
220 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher .
221 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
222 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up profiles to handle these networking en v ironments. A profile contains the currently configured netw ork settings on the computer , as well as information about any network de vices.
223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you want t o capture for this profi le.
224 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork.
226 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , dr ag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired.
228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be c onnected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W i reless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send .
230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba W ireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Pr ojector (DPJ) , then click Settings .
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the se ttings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed.
232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic 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.
233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Swit ch F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tray . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears.
234 Glossary 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 These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
235 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk dri ve HTML Hypertext Marku.
236 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s These terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using activ e-matrix technology .
237 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 BIOS (basic input/ output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardwa re and load the operating system when you start up the computer .
238 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It tak es informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
239 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cursor — A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending on the p rogram you are using and what you are doing. D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting.
240 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protecti ve jack et that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Y our computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes.
241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 expansion de vice — A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port e xpander , port replicator , docking station, or network adapter . extension — See f ile e xtensio n .
242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). 1 Gi gab yte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10.
243 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I icon — A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pix els is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image.
244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 logical drive — A section of a disk t hat is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical driv es may differ from its physical dri ves. F or example, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical driv es.
245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced — A method of refresh ing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e v ery line is refr eshed as the electron beam scans across and do wn the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer .
246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pointing de vice — Any de vice, such as the T ouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to mov e the cursor on the screen. port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral de vice.
247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving powe r .
248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bus (USB) — A serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devi ces through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allo ws hot swapping of peripherals.
249 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 76 A AC adapter 47 AC power cord/cable connectors 209 accessories carrying cases 72 memory 54 , 62 adding memory 54 adjusting record ing quality 138 Alt keys 77 audio .
250 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 IRQ 164 character keys 76 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 166 click 63 commands powering down 96 communications network connection 131 system resourc.
251 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problems 176 troubleshooting 176 DVD-ROM/multi -f unction drive problems 176 E energy saving features 106 environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver .
252 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 recycle bin 127 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 54 mouse 68 instant passwords, using 147 Internet bookma.
253 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O opening the di splay panel 52 other documentatio n 38 overlay keys 78 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 148 supervisor set up 149 passwords instan.
254 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 faulty memory 168 hardware conflict 163 , 164 high-pitched noise 17 8 illegal operation 157 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 Internet connection is slow 162 keybo.
255 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sound problem solving 178 sounds recording 137 speakers using external 139 Standby 96 using 103 Standby mode going into more quickly 103 hot key 204 starting again from.
256 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows XP Professional desktop 125 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 131 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 131.
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