Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M2 Toshiba
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T ecra M2 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 199 in this guide.
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 ca use birth defe cts 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 US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represen ted by the ## are the REN without a 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.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 machine or such business, other entity , or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label aff i xed to your computer . NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 English: Hereby , TOSHIB A Corp. Digital Media Network Company , declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele vant pr ovisions of Directi ve 1999/5/EC. Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds ov er less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The D V D-R O M and multi-function driv es employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, p lease read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future 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 Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creati ve Labs, Inc. W i-Fi is a r e g is t e r e d trademark of the W i-Fi Alliance. Dolby - Manufactured by T oshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trad emarks of Dolby Laboratories.
28 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................... ............ 36 This guide ..................................................................37 Safety icons ................................................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning on the power ....................................................... 54 Setting up your software ...................................................... 55 Registering your computer with T oshiba .............
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card........................................................... 86 Removing a PC Card ........................................................ 87 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .................
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off ....................................... 113 Caring for CDs and DVDs ............................................... 114 Using PC Cards .............................
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a hot key to set th e power usage mode ............. 141 Additional options for power.............................................. 142 Chapter 5: Exploring Y our Options ................. ......................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing existing key assignments ................................ 166 Changing or removing existi ng key assignments........ 167 TOSHIBA HW Setup ........................................................... 167 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup............................... 194 Setting a hard disk dr ive master and user password in System Setup ....................................... 195 Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup .
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contacting Toshiba ............................................224 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ............................225 Toshiba’s worldwide offices .....................................226 Appendix A: Hot Keys .
36 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 can accompany you where ver you go. T oshiba notebook comp uters provide co nsiderable computing po wer, enabling you to perform th e most demandin g computing tasks from any location.
37 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 not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void pote ntial hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
39 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 highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hi nts and tips.
40 Introduction 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 .
41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your compu ter . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be used in a v ariety of locations and situations.
42 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.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This section pro vides hints on av oiding strain and stress injuries. For more informati on, consult boo ks on ergo nomics, repetiti ve-motion injury , and repetitiv e-stress syndrome.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Corr ect postur e and positioning of the compu ter ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le vel of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor .
45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void p lacing your computer in fro nt of a bright ligh t that shines directly into your e yes. ❖ If possible, use soft, ind irect lighting in you r computer wor k ar ea . Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device.
46 Getting Started Other pr ecautions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void performing repetiti ve acti vities for long periods. Intersperse such acti vities with other tasks. ❖ Focu sing your e yes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain.
47 Getting Started Other pr ecautio ns 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability in its operation.
48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air into the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer .
49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your co mputer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the bu ilt-in modem to a telephone line. Before adding any of these de vices to the computer , be sure to complete “Setting up your software ” on page 55 .
50 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter cor d Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect/ disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cord/cable itself. Doin g so may damage the power cord/cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock.
51 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter .
52 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glo ws green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external po wer source.
53 Getting Started T urning on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the batter y can not occur .
54 Getting Started T urning on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.
55 Getting Started Setting up your softwar e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer button in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green—about one second. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically .
56 Getting Started Setting up your software 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wi z a r d . 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’ s End User License Agreement and click Nex t. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Nex t or Skip .
57 Getting Started Re gistering you r computer with T oshib a 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering your computer with T oshiba Product re gistration is st rongly recommended, and allo ws T oshiba to send Customer periodic updates, an nouncements, and special of fers applicable to the product.
58 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the Shut do wn command if you are using the Wi n d o w s ® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server .
59 Chapter 2 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect de vices that can increase the capabilities of your computer . Using external display devices Y our computer comes .
60 Connecting Other External Devic es Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the display device If you are connectin g a tele vision or other vid eo display de vice to the computer’ s S-video port, f irst refer to the ne xt two subsect ions.
61 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Set the display mode b y pressing Fn + F5 or b y using the Display Properties settings. Fo r more information, see “Directing the display output wh en you turn on the computer” below .
62 Connecting Other External Devic es Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Built-in display and TV (or ot her external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) only 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box.
63 Connecting Other External Devices Using a ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the external video de vice, such as an SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maxi mum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resol ution, only part of the desktop will app ear on the screen.
64 Connecting Other External Devic es Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In T oshiba Hardware Setup, you ca n emulate the Fn keys by setting ke y combinations in th e ke yboard option of the utility . See “TOSHIB A HW Setup” on page 167 for more information.
65 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our printer docume ntation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If you do not in stall the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly .
66 Connecting Other External Devic es Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a parallel printer These instructions assume you ha ve a parallel printer . T o connect the printer: 1 If the computer is on, turn it of f. 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’ s parallel port.
67 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
68 Connecting Other External Devic es Connecting external speakers or headphones 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting external sp eakers or headphones Before using headpho nes to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playi ng the CD with t he volume set too high could damage your ears.
69 Connecting Other External Devices Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once the external microphone is connected, the recording process is the same as with th e built-in microphone. F or more information, see “Recording soun ds” on page 149 .
70 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding memor y HINT : T o purchase additional memory mod ules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.to shiba.com . Y our notebook computer is equipped with two memory slo ts which can provide various memory configurations.
71 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 secondary slot—the se condary slot is designed for quick installation. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips no.0 screwdriver (for pri mary memor y installation) or Phillips no.
72 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Unplug the computer . Installing a memor y module with the computer’ s power on may damage the computer , the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remo ve any cables you may hav e connecte d.
73 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the sample memory module co ver 6 If a memory module exists in the slot, remo ve it as detailed in “Removing a memory module from the secondary slot” on page 74 . If no memory module exists in the slot, proceed to step 7 .
74 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting the sample memory mo dule into the second ary slot Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems.
75 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby mode.
76 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing a memory module in the primar y slot Primar y memory module installation requires s ignificant computer disassembly and reassemb ly .
77 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the sample r etaining scr ew 6 T urn the computer ov er and s lide the display latch to the right and open the display pa nel. 7 Insert a thin object under the rim of the ke yboard brace and lift out the brace.
78 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Remov e two scre ws securing the ke yboard. Pla ce the scre ws in a safe place so that you can retrie ve them later . 9 Lift up the back of the k eyboard, rotate it to ward you and lay in face do wn on the palm rest.
79 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 12 Remov e the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 13 Holding the memory modul e by it s edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, f it the module into the sock et so it lies flat and is secured by two latches on either side.
80 Connecting Other External Devic es Using Slim SelectBay® modules 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Slim SelectBay ® modules The Slim SelectBay ® giv es you additional flexibility .
81 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove it. 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay release to ward the back of the computer . Unlatc hing the samp le Slim SelectB ay 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay out of the computer .
82 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay ® T o install a module into the S lim SelectBay , simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay until the latch locks into place.
83 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and r emoving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Remov e the hard dri ve bay cover . Removing the HDD cover Removing the samp le har d drive bay cover 7 Lift the hard driv e bay cover to expose the hard dri ve.
84 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lifting the sample har d drive out of the har d drive bay 10 Install the ne w hard driv e by placing the driv e into the hard driv e bay .
85 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sliding the sample har d drive into of the har d drive connector 12 Press the driv e firmly into th e connector . Do not force the driv e into the computer . 13 Replace the hard dri ve bay co ver and tighten the scre w remov ed in step 5 .
86 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, re fer to the documentation t hat comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it.
87 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer . Do not force the card into position.
88 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting an SD® car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to us e as soon as y ou install t hem. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to wo rk with your computer .
89 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. Use the modem to: ❖ Access the Internet.
90 Connecting Other External Devic es Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Connecting to a wall jac k The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Don’ t connect the modem to a digital telephone line.
91 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter cov ers the basics of using your computer . Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk.
92 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and impro ve performance. Consult your operating system do cumentation for more information on these and other utilities.
93 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ke yb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page.
94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s ke yboard has only one Enter and one Ct rl 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 re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard.
95 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys Sample W indows special keys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two ke ys th at hav e spe cial functions in W i.
96 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 . The numeric mode light o n the ke yboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
97 Learning the Basics Using the AccuP oint II® pointing device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For uppercase letters, hold do wn both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. T o use the numeric ov erlay keys while the cursor control ov erlay is on: ❖ Hold do wn Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay keys.
98 Learning the Basics Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bu tton. T o double-click, pres s the primary b utton twice in rapid succession. Secondary b utton —Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse.
99 Learning the Basics Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mov e the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary b utton twice in rapid succession.
100 Learning the Basics Using the TOSHIB A Console button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the TOSHIBA Console button The TO SHIB A Console button, the left-hand b utton located abov e the keyboard near the left side speaker , activ ates the TOSHIB A Console.
101 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There are six options av ailabl e when assigning a function to the TOSHIB A Console button: ❖ TOSHIB A Console ❖ Starts your Inter.
102 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu.
103 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Double-click My Computer . 5 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . The files are hidden, which means the y are system files that are not ordinarily displayed.
104 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ For a program in the W indo ws ® folder , t ype just the program name. Otherwise type the full file path, if you kno w the program’ s location.
105 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 a diskette. This is one of the most important aspects of computing. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by .
106 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 wan t your f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.
107 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the fil e name that identifies the f ile as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F o r e xample, Microsoft ® W ord saves f iles with a .
108 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video.
109 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 region.
110 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Eject b utton —Releases the disc tray when the system is po wered on. Do not press the Eject button or turn off the computer wh ile the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
111 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Pr essing the sample eject button T o avoid damaging a disc or losing data, chec k that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray . HINT : The drive will not open if t he computer’ s power is off.
112 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd ed ge.
113 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Push the disc tray in b y pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou are ready to use the disc. Removing a compact disc with the computer on Do not press the Eject b utton while the in-use indicator light is glowing.
114 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 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. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean.
115 Learning the Basics Using SD® car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping W ith PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not to remov e a card while it is in use.
116 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3. 5 Remov e the source SD card . 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1. 7 Copy the f ile contents from the temporary folder to the target SD card.
117 Learning the Basics Using a computer lock 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 way to do this is to purchas e an optional POR T -Notew orthy ® Computer Lock Cable. Sample PORT -Noteworthy ® Computer Loc k Cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heav y object.
118 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ s battery , s ee “Running the computer on battery po wer” on page 129 .
119 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer Pushing the power button 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 the drive-in- use light are off.
120 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you st art up agai n, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating s ystem. Y ou mu st open any programs and files yo u want to u se. Factors to consider when choosing T urn Off or Shut do wn: ❖ No po wer is used while the computer is shut down.
121 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn it on in the TOSHIB A Po wer Management utility . 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then P erformance and Maintenance .
122 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 178 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the power b utton until the on/of f light changes to green.
123 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then P erformance and Maintenance .
124 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the po wer bu tton until the on/off lig ht turns green. The computer returns to the scre en you were using.
125 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn Off Computer W indows dialog box If you hold down Shift , Stand By becomes Hibernate in the T urn Off Compute r dialog box . T o enter hibe rnation mode, you must hold down Shift while you select Hibernate.
126 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I press the po wer b utton Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power b utton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel.
127 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 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 with technical questions and k eep you up to date with future upgrades .
128 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov e rs all the aspects of using your computer on battery power . 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 conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process.
129 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 provides po w er when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main ba ttery .
130 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the batteries T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a liv e electri c al outlet. The batte ry charges whether the computer is on or of f.
131 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The R TC battery may have become completely dischar ged while your computer was shippe d, resulting in the follo wing error message during startup: BAD RTC BA TTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The above error me ssage may var y by computer model.
132 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery lig ht giv es you an indication o f the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Green indicates the A C adapter ha s fully charged the battery .
133 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The estimated battery life rema ining is indicated on the top right-hand side of the Power Sav e applicatio n windo w .
134 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows operating syst em has additional po wer management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. F or more information, see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 17 8 .
135 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When handling batter y packs, do no t drop or knock them. Also, be carefu l not to damage the casing or short-circuit the terminals. T o change the battery: 1 Sa ve yo ur work.
136 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Pull the dischar ged battery module out of the comput er . Sample r emoving the disc harg ed battery If the batter y is leaking o.
137 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Reconnect any cables. 12 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prol ong its life.
138 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Charge the b attery only in t he computer or in a battery charger designated as an approv ed option. ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is seated properly .
139 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ If you are not going to us e the computer for more than eight hours, discon nect the A C adapter .
140 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Conser ving power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depend s on a number of f actors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured. ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk, D VD-R OM/CD-ROM, and diskette dri ves, or other optional de vices.
141 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the appropriate prof ile and set your options. 3 For more information, see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 178 . Using a hot key to set the power usage mode Y ou may use a hot key to set the po wer usage profile.
142 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional options for power Depending on the amount o f time you spend a way from external po wer sources, the c ap acity of one battery pack may be suf ficient for your needs.
143 Chapter 5 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Professional operatin g system.
144 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows ® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activ ated by double-clicking the icon.
145 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our desktop may contain other icons de pending on your confi guration. See W indows ® XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
146 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows XP online Help and Support Click an item or use the Se arch box t o locate a spe cif ic topic. Quick Launch toolbar The Quick Launch tool bar displays icons of tasks or programs, similar to desktop icons.
147 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
148 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer to record sounds using the built- in microphone or an external microphone. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers.
149 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds and sav e them as .wav files using the built-in microphone or an e xte rnal microphone. The easiest way to record is through the computer’ s built-in microphone.
150 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 4 Click the Record b utton. 5 Speak normally int o the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds . 6 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton.
151 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 In the Audio Properties dialog bo x, adjust the Recordin g V olume, Preferred de vice , and Preferred quality according to your needs. 5 Click OK . Y our new settings take ef fect the next time you record.
152 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 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 bu tton on the CD Player control panel.
153 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across .
154 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , select the modem you wish to chec k and then click Properties to bring up the d ialog box with informati on specif ic to that modem.
155 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ While you are at home or tra veling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrato r for the telephone number of the network. ❖ W irelessly , you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional W i-Fi ® module.
156 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the network adapter in Network Adapters . 4 Click the Properties icon on the t oolbar . 5 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the De vice usage drop-down.
157 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can use the System tray’ s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi-Fi Mini PCI. However , if you do so, you will n eed to restart the computer in order to reactivate the module.
158 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 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 can provide information about T o shiba products, gi ve help with technical questions, and keep you u p to date with future upgrades .
159 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Special programs called W e b bro wsers are specif ically designed to work with HT TP . They make it easier to connect to a particular network address an d send and recei ve information.
160 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Start your W eb browser . Hav e your modem dial the ISP’ s telephone number , and establish a connectio n with the ISP’ s computer . If you are using your compu ter at the of fice, then you probably connect to the Inte rnet through your compan y’ s network.
161 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly vie wed by others on their computer screens.
162 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our notebook computer includes sev e ral utilities designed to help you reconf igure your system and best meet your indi vidual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, and change default v alues.
163 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indows ® program without using the Start menu.
164 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Fn-esse window The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable ke ys are dark gray with white letters ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys asso.
165 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line a nd W orking Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dial og box with your key assignment in place.
166 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Dir e ct... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box. 2 Enter the Description, Command Line and W o rking Directory for the new Fn-esse ke y assignment, or click the Br owse b utton to specify this information.
167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o vie w items in a popup list, click the Expand pop up lists check box. Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn-esse ke yboard, click the ke y you wish to change with the secondary b utton.
168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup tab options T oshiba HW Setup has the follo w ing tabs: ❖ General—Sho ws the BIOS version ❖ De vice Config.
169 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Dynamically Switchable —This mode is the def ault setting for your computer , an d automatically changes the processing frequenc y and.
170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver ut ility enhances your computer’ s po wer management capabilities. It controls the computer’ s Po wer Sa ve prof iles, which is a series of settings for po wer management.
171 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A M obile Extensio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console screen appears. 2 Click the Po wer Sa ver icon. By changing the o ptions that appear in the Po wer Sav er Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function.
172 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Mobile Ex tension Service tab options 4 Under the SelectBay Service tab, you can select beha viors like Hot Dock and W arm Dock for your Slim SelectBay .
173 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display co nfiguration you wish to use when docking the system to th e optional Adv anced Port Replicator III.
174 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This opens the T OSHIB A Password Utility . Sample TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility tab options 3 Click Set . 4 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to verify). 5 Click Set . 6 Click OK if you w a nt to sav e the password to a text f ile on a diskette or media of your choice.
175 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft ® Internet Explorer , Microsoft ® Off ice, W indows ® Media Player , and Adobe ® Reader .
176 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample TOSHIB A CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to make it run more quietly .
177 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD Memor y Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. T o do so, run the T oshiba SD Memory Boot Utility . This utility allo ws you to eas ily format SD Memory Cards.
178 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Boot Ut ility . 4 Select the driv e where the SD is located. 5 Select the From Flopp y image option. 6 Click the Start menu.
179 T oshiba Utilities Echo Canceller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Echo Canceller Sample Echo Canceller scr een Echo Canceller applies a f ilte r to the speaker output and microphone input when using TOSHIB A IP Phone. F o r more information about T OSH IB A IP Phone, see “TOSHIB A IP Phone” on page 180 .
180 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A IP Phone 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA IP Phone Sample TOSHIB A IP Phone scr een TOSHIB A IP Phone lets you: ❖ Call another IP phone ❖ Use answering machine functio.
181 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A IP Phone 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can communicate using the computer name if the calling party and the called party are on the same subnet. The computer name must also be unique on the subnet. ❖ In Buddy Service Mode, you need to sign up for the Gphone Buddy Service at: http://www .
182 Chapter 7 Keeping Y ou r F i l e s S a f e Y ou ma y hav e files on your computer that you want to keep priv ate. Y our computer comes with sev eral options that can help you k eep your comp uter and f iles safe from unwanted intrusion. This chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer .
183 Keeping Y our Files Safe Setting user-le vel passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A supervisor-le vel password that protects system settings by restrict ing who can make changes in T oshiba Utilities and System Setup. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer .
184 Keeping Y our Files Safe Setting user-le vel passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Make sure you us e a password you can remember easily . If you ever forget your passwo rd, contact your network administrator . A good way to prevent forgetting your pas sword is to create a password s ervice diskett e.
185 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user -level) passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select Create a password . 4 Enter the password an d password hin t as directed. 5 Click Create Passw ord . 6 Click the Close icon ( ) to close the User Accounts windo w .
186 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user-le vel) passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console Security screen appears. Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 3 Click the User Password icon. This opens the T OSHIB A Passw ord utility .
187 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user -level) passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Set . 5 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to verify). 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you w a nt to sav e the password to a text f ile on a diskette or media of your choice.
188 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user-le vel) passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the User password icon. 4 Select Delete . 5 Enter the correct password.
189 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The system prompts you, “ Set Password Again (Y/N)? ” The password ser vice diskette is not reusable. Once you use it, you must create a n ew diskette, even if you set the same password.
190 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console Security screen appears. Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 3 Click the Superviso r Passw ord icon. This opens the T OSHIB A Passw ord utility .
191 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Set . 5 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to verify). 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you w a nt to sav e the password to a text f ile on a diskette or media of your choice.
192 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwo r ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Supervisor password icon. 4 Select Delete . 5 Enter the correct password.
193 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we stro.
194 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwo r ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw ord, type it again and press Enter . If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered . If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears.
195 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered . If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat step 5 and step 6 to enter the password again.
196 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwo r ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Press the spacebar to select Master + User pa ssword mode. 5 Press an arro w ke y to mov e to the Master Password section. Y ou must register a Master Passw ord f irst. 6 Press the spacebar , then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter .
197 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press the spacebar , then enter the appropriate password and press Enter . 6 If you want to change your password , input the new password. 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw ord, type it again and press Enter .
198 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwo r ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press the spacebar , the enter the master password and press Enter . 6 If you want to delete the master password, lea ve the space blank and press Enter twice. System Setup displays: Not Registere d .
199 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer o r the manufacturer of a software program.
200 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k .
201 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the po wer .
202 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the comp uter’ s memory has been lost.
203 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem.
204 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indow s ® docu mentation for fu rther exp lanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions.
206 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work.
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simply pl ug in the device and turn on your computer . The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the ne w de vice.
208 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , t h e n Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon . 3 Click the Computer Management and then De vice Manager .
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , D VD-R OM, multi-function drive, disk ette disk dri ve, and other po wer-using functions.
210 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 memory module installed, the err or is not caused by the memory module.
211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately . Leav e the AC adapter and po wer cable connected, wait 20 minutes and se e if the battery is char ging.
212 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou hav e connected an external k eyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard err or messages. If you hav e a second keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti ve or incompatible with your computer .
213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties .
214 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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 hi gher .
215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error -checking, which an alyzes the directories, f iles, and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer .
216 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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.
217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lyi ng flat, label side uppermost.
218 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def a ult settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager .
219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 85 for information about ho w to insert PC Cards.
220 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card. The problem may be cause d by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system.
221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the card is attached to an external de vic e, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section .
222 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will print. Contact the softwa re manuf a cturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly .
223 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 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, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 105 .
224 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first.
225 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem.
226 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (A ustralia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.
227 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .
228 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
229 Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and activ ates the instant security . Using the AccuPoint II or pressing any ke y will acti vate a log in screen. See “Using an instant user - le vel password” on page 184 for more information.
230 P ower usage pr ofile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power usage profile Fn + This hot k ey displays the po wer usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sav e p rofiles.
231 Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the com puter into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by default to conf irm that the computer is going int o Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it d oes not display .
232 Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot k ey puts the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer i s going into Hibernation mode.
233 Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the power -on display op tions. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-i.
234 W ir eless device enable/dis able 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless device enable/disable Disabling or enabling the T ouchpad/AccuPoint II Fn + This hot key enables the optional wireless d e vices installed in your computer .
235 K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turn s the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turn s the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turn s the scroll lock feature on and off.
236 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v a rious parts of the wo rld.
237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
238 Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application.
239 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by simpl y moving the mouse pointer .
240 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address.
241 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the e xclamation point.
242 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
243 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice.
244 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you ca n conf igure and connect to the device.
245 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer .
246 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
247 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect .
248 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector .
249 Using the A utomatic 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.
250 Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears.
251 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 252 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory m odule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nemat ic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digi.
Glossary 253 RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynami c random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics .
Glossary 254 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a rem ov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BIOS) —See BIOS . baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits inform ation.
Glossary 255 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quic k access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU cache, L1 cache , L2 cache .
Glossary 256 CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute comm ands and programs. See also cach e, L1 cach e, L 2 ca che.
Glossary 257 diskette —A thin, flexible disk in a protecti ve jacket 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. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette.
Glossary 258 external device —See device . F fil e —A collection of related info rmation, sav ed on disk wit h 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 sectio n of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk.
Glossary 259 hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e. Hibernation —A feature of many T oshiba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current st ate of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer of f.
Glossary 260 LAN (local area netw ork) —A group of computers or other devices dispersed ov er a relatively limited area and connected b y a communications link that enables an y de vice to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary 261 multi-function drive —A D VD driv e that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI.
Glossary 262 pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to the comp uter’ s ability to automatically configure itself to wo rk w ith peripher al devices.
Glossary 263 RJ-11 —A modular con nector used on most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R O M (read- only memory) —Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that infor mation in R OM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power .
Glossary 264 U universal serial bu s (USB) —USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million b its per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allows hot sw ap ping of peripherals.
265 Index Numerics 101-key ke y board 93 A A C power light 51 accessories carrying cases 118 devices 80 docking solutions 69 memory 70 AccuPoint II p ointing device 97 Adv anced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 63 , 64 mouse connecting 64 alarms 134 assign keys Fn-esse 165 audio, .
Index 266 C CD playing an audio 151 CDs problem solving 217 channels DMA 206 IRQ 206 checking device properties 208 click 99 communications network connection 154 system resources 206 compact discs in.
Index 267 playing audio CDs 151 problems 216 troubleshooting 209 E energy sa ving 128 error messages device dri ver conflict 205 general hardware problem 205 non-system disk or disk error 202 , 216 pr.
Index 268 Shutdown mode 231 sound 232 hot key po wer usage mode 141 hot keys 228 hot swapping PC Cards 115 HW Setup 167 I i.LINK 90 connecting vi deo de vices 90 IBM 101-key enhanced ke yboard 93 icon.
Index 269 inserting 73 , 79 problem solving 209 removing 75 removing expansion slot cov er 72 microphone ext er n al 68 jack 68 , 147 Microsoft Support Online W eb si te 205 modem connecting to teleph.
Index 270 options 142 Power Sa ver settings 17 1 problem solving 210 taking care of your battery 137 univ ersal power supply 236 power b utton 55 po wer cable connectors 23 6 po wer of f Shut down com.
Index 271 216 screen does not look right/flickers 213 system resources 206 trouble prev ention 222 URL address not found 204 using Start up option s 203 warning resume failure 202 W indows won’t sta.
272 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 microphone 149 speakers 68 connecting external 148 Standby 119 , 124 Standby mode going into more quickly 125 starting again from 126 start button 145 starting a progra.
273 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 online Help 145 , 146 Start button 143 taskbar 147 W indows XP Media Center Edition Help 204 Help and Support 20 4 problem solving 202 wireless interoperability 7 wirel.
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