Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NB205-N230 Toshiba
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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have 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 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointe.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Direc.
8 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.
9 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.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approv ed by both the J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TION S EQUIPMENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or en vironment (e.g. ai rports), you are enco uraged to ask for authorization to use the W ireless W AN de vice prior to turning on the equipment.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) W ireless W AN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 Industry C anada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series 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.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
15 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.
16 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.
17 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.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
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20 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 27 This guide ...............................................................29 Safety icons .............................
21 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Setting up your software ...................................41 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................41 Adding optional external devices.............................41 Adding memory (optional) ......
22 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................80 Caring for your computer ........................................80 Cleaning the computer ......................................80 Moving the computer ..
23 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Charging batteries ...................................................95 Charging the main battery .................................95 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 96 Monitoring main battery power .
24 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features .......................................117 Recording sounds ...........................................117 Using external speakers or headphones..........118 Using the Web Camera ............
25 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .................................145 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................146 Getting Started ................................................146 ConfigFree ® Utilities .
26 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 175 Hot Key Cards .......................................................175 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................176 Application Cards .
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of portable, mult imedia computing. With your T o shiba computer , your en tertainment can accompany you wherev er you go.
28 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for more information on usi ng po wer management setting s to conserve computer ener gy . 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.
29 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Certain Microsoft ® software product(s) includ ed with this computer may use technological measures for c opy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULL Y COMPL Y WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIV A TION PROCEDURES.
30 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.
31 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
32 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 computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
33 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your 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.
34 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
35 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
36 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer 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 .
37 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 .
38 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng c.
39 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 begin using it.
40 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 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 . The names of wi ndows displ ayed, and the o rder in which wind ows appear , may var y accordin g to your software setup cho ices.
42 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical dri ve Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.
43 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off.
44 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriv er , loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later .
45 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.
46 Getting Started Adding memo ry (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.
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 105 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer .
48 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Removing a memor y module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “Installing a memory modu le” on page 42 to shut down the computer an d open the me mory module slot cov er .
49 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 .
50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
51 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ It is strongly recommended that you create recov er y DVDs/media before using your system for the first time.
52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor .
53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage dri ve has been reco vered. 9 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer .
55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten.
56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size portion . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of dri ve C: fi e ld to set the partition size.
57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou can recov er the C: drive without af fecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your com puter’ s internal storage driv e or by using recov ery D VDs/m edia, if you have created such media.
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 9 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer .
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the copy proces s. For information on using the recovery D VDs/media you ha ve created with the preceding steps, see “Restoring from recovery D VDs/media” on page 60 .
61 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Select To s h i b a Recovery W izard and then click Next . 5 If your system offers a choice of W indows ® 7 32-bi t or 64-bit operating system, select one at this ti me.
62 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive T o delete all data and partitions from the in ternal storage driv e: 1 Access the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard on your internal storag e driv e or on your recovery D VDs/m edia.
63 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xtern al media before proceeding.
64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Using the T ouchPad™ Y ou can use the T ou chPad™ (the small, touch-sensiti ve area in front of the ke yboard) and th e adjacent control buttons to: ❖ .
65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Select a n item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the T ouc hPad once OR ❖ Press and release the prima.
66 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti vate other user interf ace elements.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect an external display de vice via the RGB (monitor) port.
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d This hot key c ycles through the settings in the fo llo wing order (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attach.
69 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly .
70 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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.
71 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: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
72 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 75 .
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer .
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the ON/OFF light glows white. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel .
76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
78 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode.
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the options you want.
80 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OF F light glows white.
81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e v en across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the internal storage driv e and optical driv e indicator lights stop glowing) and al l external peripheral cables are disconnected.
82 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 internal storage drive.
83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio n with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer .
86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numeric ove rlay on, press Fn and F11 simul taneously . The numeric ove rlay light panel gl o ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in th e All Programs men u.
88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 4 In the right part of the wi ndo w , double-click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the windo w .
89 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal storage driv e, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing.
90 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require fi le names limited to no more th an eight characters.
91 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
92 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files.
93 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components.
95 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our computer ships with t he power management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C power and battery modes.
96 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y cann ot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features , and devices.
97 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command).
99 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.
100 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notif ications. Each notif ication can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached.
101 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Ho w much you use the internal storage dri ve, optical dri ve, diskette dri ves, or other optional de vices ❖ Where you are using the computer .
102 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps.
103 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot key card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode.
104 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 75 .
105 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
106 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 104 .
107 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity conditio n should be avoided with all batteries.
108 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage.
109 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-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.
110 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
111 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern.
112 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y our desktop may contain othe r icons depending on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
113 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need: ❖ A browser or communications .
114 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administrato r .
115 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Servi ce Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
116 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers man y types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and recei ve email of yo ur o wn, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address.
117 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio feat ur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one co mputer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer).
118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog box appears. 6 T o sav e the file, type a f ile name, and then click Sav e . Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a sound system with an internal speaker .
119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messag es may vary . The W eb Camera software, b y default, should already be running.
120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electri city , which can destroy data.
121 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer 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 de fault options.
122 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® 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.
123 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window.
124 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab.
125 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assis.
126 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Uti.
127 Utilities TOSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator T o create a recov ery D VDs/media: 1 Connect an optional external writable optical dri ve. 2 Click Start , All Programs, My T oshi ba, and then Recovery Media Creator . 3 Select DV D (to create Recov ery media o n D VD).
128 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My T oshiba , and then TO SH IBA Application Installer .
129 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can wo rk on your computer again.
130 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.
131 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK .
132 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
133 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for addition al help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
134 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your compu ter’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer .
135 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD ™ cards used with the Memory card reader . T o format an SD memory car d using this utility : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , TOS HI BA , Utilities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat .
136 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 , Control Panel , Hard ware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
137 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba con figuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
138 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p Select the boot device b y pressing the arro w keys, then pressing the Enter key . Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button.
139 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function.
140 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
141 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the “USB Sleep and Charge f unction” group. Check the check box fo r the group to enable the “USB Sleep and Charge function” for the USB port assigned to that group.
142 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 “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 188 ).
143 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
144 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The T oshiba eco u tility™ monito rs your power savings from using the eco power plan b y tracking real-time po wer consumption and accumulated savings o ver time.
145 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated soft ware, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is av ailable for your computer .
146 Utilities ConfigF r ee® The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does not extend or modify T oshiba's obligatio ns under its standard limited warranty in any way .
147 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the notification area, and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an “X.
148 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can swi tch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings.
149 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.
150 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter when 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.
151 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
152 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a key nothing happens. V erify that the activ e program accep ts text input. T r y clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again.
153 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional e xternal diskette driv e. If there is a diskette in the dri ve, remo ve it and press any k ey to continue .
154 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model.
155 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properl y , you may have to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
156 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
157 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
158 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu.
159 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . Try tur ning of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the comput er .
160 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself.
161 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached.
162 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer .
163 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e.
164 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speaker . Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up.
165 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen di f ferently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print previe w mode.
166 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other th an the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assi gned by W indo ws ® . 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 T y pe Cmd in the Search programs and files f ield.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on your internal sto rage drive. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to an external storage de vice.
168 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points—‘ snapshots’ of you r W indows ® operating system configuration—and sa v es them for later recall.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain restore points that y ou did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows ® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed.
170 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up y our computer under the Syst em and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back u p your files. For more help , click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up files.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one it em of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.
172 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional techni cal assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites ❖ Name and version of the program in volv ed in the problem along with its installation medi a ❖ Information about what you were doin.
174 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshib a.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T o shiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd.
175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards.
176 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
177 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 122 .
178 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Applicati on Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display .
179 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected wh en the Application Cards are displayed.
180 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
181 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
182 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 77 .
183 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 75 .
184 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i s pl a y o p t i o ns (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Ex tended Display Mode).
185 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
186 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
187 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad™. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 64 .
188 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control ov erlay 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 off.
190 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
191 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.
192 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 video) di sc read-only memory ECP enhan.
Glossary 193 RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SD Secure Digital SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM sta.
194 Glossary application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Glossary 195 CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer .
196 Glossary cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the position where charact ers will appear when you enter data. D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting.
Glossary 197 document — Any file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device.
198 Glossary F fil e — A collection of relat ed information, sav ed 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 s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files.
Glossary 199 Hibern ation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that saves to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including 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.
200 Glossary liquid crystal di splay (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 201 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.
202 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device.
Glossary 203 res ta r t — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the computer by reloading the operating system without tu rn ing the computer off. See also boot . RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems an d direct-connect modems.
204 Glossary system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a driv e letter follo wed by a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands.
205 Index A A C adaptor 36 A C power (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 37 A C power light 36 Alt ke ys 84 Application Cards 177 audio fil e s 117 audio features 117 B backing up files 83 battery Call2Recycle.
206 Index caring for 80 cleaning 80 moving 81 non-system disk or disk error message 153 not accessing disk driv es 152 running on battery power 93 setting up 35 , 43 warning resume failure messag e 15.
207 Index H headphones using 118 Help and Support W indo ws® operating system 156 Hibernatio n mode 71 configuring 75 hot key 183 starting again from 77 hot key disabling or enabling T ou chPad™ 18.
208 Index remo ving memory mod ule slot cov er 44 Memory card reader inserting memor y media 119 remo ving memory medi a 120 using 119 memory module installation 42 installing inserting into socket 45.
209 Index Internet bookmarked site n ot found 156 Internet connection is slo w 156 keyboard not responding 152 keyboard produces une xpected characters 160 missing files /trouble accessing a dri ve 16.
210 Index problem solving 155 supervisor password, deleting 131 supervisor password, set up 130 T taskbar 112 television adjusting display 68 To s h i b a registering computer 41 worldwide of fi ces 1.
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