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GMAD00175010 03/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 152 in this gui de.
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 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
11 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-power radio station).
12 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 Approv al, and it belongs to t he device.
13 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 .
14 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 x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz T urbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community co untry . ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community .
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 ) 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/regions in the following table.
17 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/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n 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 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears 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 bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are re gister ed trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook and W indow s are either registered trademar ks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries.
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49 Your computer’s features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power .................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Cleaning the computer ......................................81 Moving the computer ........................................81 Using a computer lock ......................................81 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 100 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................100 Running the computer on battery power ..............101 Battery Notice .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................124 Internet features ..............................................125 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...........................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................150 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 151 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 152 Problems that are easy to fix .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ........ ...................................................... 187 Volume Mute ........................................................187 Password security .....................................
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our Comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® com pliant.
36 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $1.
37 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration i nformation are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrat ed.
38 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our co mputer comes with t he following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system.
40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect you r work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the u nderside or surface of the computer . ❖ Compute r base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please hand le your computer carefully to avoid scratching or d amaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely .
45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct.
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our comp uter requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to t.
48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng ch.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it.
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically .
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 110 . 5 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover .
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . 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.
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory modul e by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch wi th the matching key in the socket.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer .
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me 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 cov er and secure it using the screw .
59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recov er your hard di sk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Cr eator icon on the W indows ® desktop. Y ou can also launch the application by clicking Start , All Programs , and then Recovery Disc Creator .
61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Recov ering the C: partition with a user spec ified size ❖ Hard Disk Dri ve Reco very using the Recov ery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating s.
62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all parti tions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost.
63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next .
64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery 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.
65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery 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 recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer .
66 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 .
67 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.
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger screen. T o do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install ne w software.
69 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ CR T—External monitor only ❖ LCD + CR T Mu lti Monitor—Internal disp lay and external monitor , with one acting as the primary display and the.
70 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou m ay want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatib le mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer .
71 Getting Started Connecting a printer 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 not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time.
72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service diskette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: T urn Of f or Shut Do wn, Hibernate, and Standby . Each option has its advantages.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retr ie ved from the hard disk rather than from memor y , restarting f rom Hibernation takes a li ttle more time and consumes more main battery p o wer to start up than when restarting from Standby .
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the T urn Off Comput er or Shut Down commands Use the following steps to turn of f your computer . Tu r n O f f Follo w these steps to turn of f the computer when you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start , and then T urn off computer .
76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click the TO SHIB A Po wer Sa ver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, de pending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, pr ess the po wer b utton until th e on/ of f light glows green.
78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power .
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Standby mode T o turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start , T urn off computer , and then select Stand By .
80 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings 5 Click App l y . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 144 .
81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section giv es tips on cleaning and moving your computer . For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “T aki ng care of your battery” on page 113 .
82 Getting Started Caring for your computer T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potent ial thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop.
83 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk.
84 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies clearly and store them in a safe place.
85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our co mputer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard.
86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation.
87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comput er’ s k eyboard .
88 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 information you want to work on. T o f ind the file, use My Computer or W indo ws ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f i rst, you hav e four options.
89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram This example opens W ordPad using Windo ws ® Explorer . 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explore r . 4 Click My Computer to expa nd the windo w . 5 In the left part of the win dow , cl ick th e line that ends in “(C:).
90 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dial og box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, ty pe the command line. For a program in the W indo ws ® folder , type just the program name. Otherwise, type the ful l file path. For example, to access W o rdPad, type: c:Program FilesWindows NTA ccessorieswordpad.
91 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If y ou created a new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box.
92 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters.
93 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on no w . 2 In your Windo ws ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup medi a to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the back up pro gram. Look in the online Help or your operating syst em documentation for information on restoring files.
95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use.
96 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 check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 99 .
97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 the center of the tray until it clicks into place.
98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’ s detailed specif ications at pcsupport.toshiba.com . Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.
99 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver .
100 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our co mputer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many ti mes.
102 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p o.
103 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet.
104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Depending on your system, the R TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working.
105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack.
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations.
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open pr ograms and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 73.
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The following sections describe ho w to choose a Po wer Profile and discuss each po wer-sa ving option. Power Profiles Y ou can choo se a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your own combination of power management options.
109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Using a hot key to se t the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot ke y to set the Power Profile. T o set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display th e Po wer Profile pop-up window .
110 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery TECHNICAL NOTE: T o avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery . Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work.
111 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately .
112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position.
113 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
115 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt ery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully recharged the battery .
116 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www .rbrc.
117 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me 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 ® operating system.
118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , System tray , and backgroun d pattern.
119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our de sktop may contain other icons dependi ng on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T y pical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Po wer usage mode, Mouse properties , and speaker volume. T o acti vate a specific task, double-c lick the appropriate System tray icon.
121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can conn ect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication ports.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For more detailed i nformation regarding y our computer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he Internet and some of its exciti.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/ Wi - F i ® /LAN etc.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers man y types of comm unication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and recei ve email of your o wn, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your co mputer to record sounds using the com puter’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an opti onal external microphone.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute. T o check this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then Volume Co ntrol. Using external speakers or headphones Y our co mputer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® T o E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary .
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon in the System tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remove.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows ® operating system. Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions appl y to all types of supported media devices.
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying.
132 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our comp uter includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
133 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
134 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab.
135 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab.
136 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab.
137 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIB A Po wer Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ .
138 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets yo u walk away from your computer , secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
139 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
140 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup, and then click OK .
141 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 2 Click Registered .
142 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problem s with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
143 Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, document s, and folders from within any W indows ® -based program without using the Start menu.
144 Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSH IB A Power Sa v er is used for po wer management, enabling you to control your comput er’ s po wer usage, re gardless of the source, and use the man y pres et po wer profiles, or create one yourself.
145 Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles.
146 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Printers and other Hardware , and then Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
147 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click the TO SHIB A Hard ware Se tup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
148 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is th e default setting for your comput.
149 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Hot Keys” on page 187 ).
150 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly .
151 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
152 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
153 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining prog rams one by one b y selecting the program name, then End T ask .
154 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/ca ble properly or installed a charged battery .
155 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Always sa ve your data e ven when you are using Standb y . If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost.
156 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name).
157 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
158 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Click the Hardwar e link in the window’ s left pan e. A list of category links appear .
160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy .
161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , then cl ick Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrati ve T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click De vice Manager .
162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers being used by the device. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one de vice to another . A T roubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click T roubleshoot.
163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the A C adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional high-capacity battery , and real- time clock (R TC) battery).
164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the power options using the Power Management utility . Ha ve you added a device, such as an ExpressCard ® or memory module, that takes.
165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any ke y to acti vate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously .
166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the am ount of flickering, try using fe wer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the W indo ws ® desktop.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette dri ve usually sho w up as an inability to access the disk or as s ector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or m ore f iles to appear to have g arbage in them.
168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data f iles are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou m ay also be able to recover lost data using utility software.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Examine the disc to see if it is di rty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make su re that the disc is lying flat, label side up.
170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict If you are using external headphone s or speakers, check that the y are securely connected to your computer . The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which w ill be listed under one of the categories sho wn, for example: Disk driv es, Network adapters, Other , etc.
172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict An ExpressCard ® er ror o ccurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an e xternal device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Modem problems (A vailable on certain models) This section lists common modem problem s. The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel). Some T oshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi -Fi ® adapter .
175 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems ❖ The IP address for each acti v e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ 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 Ethern et port.
176 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you have tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Select the Settings tab . 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab . 4 Click Disable Display Stretch F eatur e . 5 Click OK . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching.
178 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Connect your computer to the of fice network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cr itical files to diskette on a daily basis.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , and then Help and Su pport . 2 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to y our computer with System Restore .
180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data that you create and store on its ha rd dri ve.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 A list of your Fa vorites folders will appear , with the top-lev el Fa vorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next to back up all of your Fa vorites, or select a particular F av orites folder to back up, then click Next .
183 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance successfully . Always carefully follo w the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Al ways restart W indows ® after each installation, e ven if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so.
184 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contact the software company’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba. com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.
186 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.
187 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot ke ys are keys that, when pr essed in combination with the Fn key , turn system fu nctions on and off.
188 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant security . If you set a blank screen sa ver , pressing the Fn + F1 key combination to acti vate ins tant secu rity will cause the screen to go blank.
189 Hot Keys P ower pr of ile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o ensure the password protec tion is acti v ated after pressing Fn + F1 (to activ ate instant security), wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer . Power profile Standby mode Fn + This hot key displays the power prof ile pop-up wind o w and cycles through the po wer profiles.
190 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the comp uter into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
191 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The displa y modes are: Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on.
192 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T o uchPad ™ Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional w ireless devices installed in your computer .
193 Hot Keys K e yboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and of f.
194 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our n otebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
195 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections.
196 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations.
197 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you start a search for wire less devices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. Y ou can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities.
198 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Laun cher coming bac k into view ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection prob lems.
199 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or of f) (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr ee.
200 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A triangle containing an exclama tion point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the rele vant location. Y ou can also vi e w the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point.
201 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Search f or W ireless Devices . A virtual map appears with a gr aphical representation of the wireless de vices that have been detected. Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher .
202 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems run ning Windows ® XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless conn ection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ire less Devices option from ConfigFree ® Launcher .
203 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informatio n and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connec tion list, the system displays the Connection scree n rather than the Wireless settings screen.
204 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth ® device.
205 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Send . During a file transfer , connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
206 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Add . The Add Prof ile screen appears. 4 Select Captur e and click OK .
207 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online Help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments.
208 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Bluetooth ® P AN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT , click the SUMMIT icon on th e ConfigFree Launcher , select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting, and send them an invitation.
209 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Only the SUMMIT Host (the initiator) can share files with multiple users by this method.
210 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
211 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ T oshiba Wir eless Pr ojector . Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba W ireless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device .
212 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Pr ojector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless set ting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Connect chan ges this mode to 2.
213 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 wireless network setting to Ad Hoc mo de, and launches the SUMMIT feature.
214 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomat ic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the de signated SSID, a notif ication window appears.
215 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide.
216 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or vide o) disc read-only memory ECP enhan.
Glossary 217 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide.
218 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second .
Glossary 219 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes 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.
220 Glossary D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case).
Glossary 221 double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated.
222 Glossary F fil e — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk.
Glossary 223 Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current state of your work, incl uding all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off.
224 Glossary liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
Glossary 225 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail.
226 Glossary 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 device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) .
Glossary 227 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the comput er reads when you start it up.
228 Glossary U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bi ts per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals.
229 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 adjusting record ing quality 12 7 Alt ke ys 86 audio fil e s 126 audio features 126 B backing up fil.
230 Index communications network connection 121 set up 120 system resources 159 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 removing 98 computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving 81 non-syste.
231 Index errors 172 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 128 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 removing 129 ext e rn al monitor not working 166 mouse 70 external diskette driv e connecting 72 extern.
232 Index K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 193 not working 154 ov erlay keys 87 troubleshooting 164 using 85 W indo ws® special keys 86 keyboard, e xternal 69 keyboard, full-siz.
233 Index hot key 109 power prof iles 107 power source 46 connecting 47 po wering do wn using Hibernation 77 using Standby 79 precautions 41 primary button 67 printer connecting 70 problem solving 172.
234 Index RJ-11 jack 122 Run dialog box 89 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 11 6 disposing of batteries 115 icons 38 precautions 41 saving f iles 90 screen blank 165 does no.
235 Index Wi - F i ® wireless netw orking 120 W indo ws® Explorer 88 W indows® operating system Help and Support 15 8 problem solving 156 W indows® operating system desktop 117 W indows® Start me.
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