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PMAD00008011 08/04 Satellite ® A55 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 170 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Models: Satellite ® A55 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st adv anced data storage technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of th e FCC rules.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92 618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or p rocedur es.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the 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 over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/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 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature.
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 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling inform ation, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 35 This guide .............................................................. 36 Safety icons .............................................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 52 Opening the display panel ................................ 52 Y our computer’ s features and specifications .... 53 T urning on the power .............
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 80 Function keys ................................................... 80 Windows ® special keys .................................... 81 Overlay keys ...
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ................... .............. 108 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................. 108 Running the computer on battery power ............. 108 Battery Notice .........
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Internet Ser vice Providers.............................. 136 Connecting to the Internet ............................ 136 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 137 Internet features ..........
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Enabling Hibernation ............................................ 160 Setting passwords ............................................... 160 Using an instant password ............................. 161 Setting a user password .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Before you call ............................................... 195 Contacting T oshiba ........................................ 196 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 197 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices .
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work can accompany you where ver you go. Satellite ® A55 Series computers pro v ide considerable computing po wer , enabling you to perform the most demanding computing task s from any location.
36 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications an d configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the featu res and specifications listed or illustrated.
37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 data. These safety cautions hav e be en classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons highlight t hese instructions as follo ws: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in de ath or serious injury .
38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tip s. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the text . Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation.
39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-rela ted injuries. Consider the follo wing when placing your computer . ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance .
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly higher than your hips.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to impro ve circulation.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void pro longed physical co ntact with the underside of the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its case can become very wa rm.
45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Information on disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially im portant for files you recei ve via email or do wnload from the Internet.
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 46 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter .
47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. T o register online, yo ur computer must be connected to the Internet vi a a voice-gra de telephon e line or a local area network (LAN).
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices, T oshiba recommends setting up your software.
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cable itse lf. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock.
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 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. Wash h ands after handling .
51 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damag ed or the plug over- heats, discontinue use.
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Batter y 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 no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it.
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 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. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology .
54 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 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 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically .
55 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your fing er to ward yourself. ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right.
56 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad The T ouchPad is enabled b y de fault. T o change the enable/ disable T ouchPad setting: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears.
57 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Close the Control P anel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the T ouchPad.
58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before y ou install or remove a memor y module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, da ta will be lost.
59 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer . 4 Close the display p anel and turn the compute r upside do wn to locate the expansion memory module slot co ver .
60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot co ver .
62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Complete the procedure b y follo wing steps 11 through 14 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 57 .
63 Getting Started Using an external k e y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer . The computer’ s USB ports s upport any USB- compatible keyboard. T o connect a USB k eyboard , connect the ke yboard cable to the USB port on the computer .
64 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a local printer Before you can connect a prin ter , you nee d a suitable USB printer cable, which may ha ve been pro v ided with your printer . Otherwise, you c an purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
65 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect the printer: 1 If the compu ter is on, turn it off. 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the co mputer’ s USB ports. 3 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve electrical outlet.
66 Getting Started Setting up your pr inter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Printers and F axe s window 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard appears.
67 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows XP operating system re cognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section.
68 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The default printer , click Ye s . ❖ A vailable when specif ically requested, click No . 10 Click Next . 11 Click Finish . The W indows XP operating system prints a test page.
69 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect an optional ex ternal USB diskette dr i ve, connect the cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports.
70 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Selecting video cables T o connect a de vice to the S-video port, you will need to purchase a cable. F or the best video quality , always use a properly shielded cable. HINT : T osh iba recommends usin g a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters).
71 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 “Directing the display output wh en you turn on the computer” on page 71 . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, you may need to change the dis play properties.
72 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ External monitor only ❖ 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.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a po wer source (ev en though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery .
74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the co mputer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer .
75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk activ ity has ended (the dri ve indicator light stops glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected.
76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of the co mputer , then giv e the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked.
77 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk.
78 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy .
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k eys, an d special W indows k eys, p roviding all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 of the specially marked ke ys allows you to emulate a full-size ke yboard. Y our computer’ s ke yboard has only one Enter and one Ct rl key .
81 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.
82 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.
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o fin d the f ile, use My Computer or W indo ws Explorer .
84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indow s Explorer . W indo ws Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s c ontents as a hierarchy or “tree.
85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample us es the Run comm and to start W ordPa d: 1 Click Start , then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, type the command line.
86 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 d iskette. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost.
87 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
88 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work V erify that the Windo ws XP operating system is set up for your printer as describe d in “Setting up your printer” on page 65 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y o u only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
89 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your work Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as CDs, or copying entire sections of yo ur hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve.
90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restor e page in the back up program. Look in th e online Help or your operatin g system documen tation for information on restoring f iles.
91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power . Y ou use CD-ROMs and D VD-R OMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music.
92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not pr ess the eject b utton or t urn off t he computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be ca reful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The stop/eject b utton stops a disc that is currently playing. Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned of f and the sound su bsystem is turned on.
94 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.
95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Make sure the disc is comple tely on the spi ndle and is lying flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistan ce.
96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indows Media Player cont rol panel works much like an ordinary compact di sc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel.
97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e icon. The disk dri ve will run the CD. If your disk do es not run using th is method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk.
98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e in-use indicator light is glowing.
99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Gently push the tr ay in to close it. Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heav y objects on top of it.
100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turn ing the computer on again.
101 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 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . Holding the shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate.
102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab . 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists.
103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab . 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer b utton Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.
105 Learning the Basics Using St andby Mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power -saving state. Standby ho lds the current mode of the comput er in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f.
106 Learning the Basics Using Standby Mo de 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows dialog box If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By become s Hibernate in the T urn off computer dialo g box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate.
107 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 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.
108 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers many of the aspects of u sing your computer on battery po wer . 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.
109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may vary , depending on applications, power management settings, a nd features utilized. R echar ge time va ries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer .
110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 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. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology .
111 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the batteries Batter y charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used . The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer .
112 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not start char ging imm ediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the compute r is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date o r stop working.
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batte ry power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
115 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases.
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition, so you ca n take the necessary steps to sav e yo ur work. Y our W indows operating system of fers two alarms before your system shuts do w n.
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There are v a rious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn off the computer an d turn it back on again.
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a hot key to set the power profile Y ou may use a hot key to set the po wer profile. T o set the po wer profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power prof ile pop-up window .
119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its termina ls.
120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the battery lock is in the lo cked position, slide it to ward the unlocked position. Sample sliding the battery lo ck to the unloc ked position 6 Slide and hold do wn the battery release latch.
121 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting the battery into the computer Assuming you just remo ved the b attery pack (see “Remo ving the battery from the computer” on page 119 ): 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.
122 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer .
123 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w battery , go to step 4 . 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the po wer cord to a po wer outlet.
124 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s m ain batter y is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteri es in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal.
125 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® S eries notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indo ws XP Home or XP Profession al operating system.
126 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern.
127 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin.
128 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 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.
129 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allo ws you to: ❖ Access the Internet.
130 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
131 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem.
132 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line.
133 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ While you are at home or tra veling, you need a dial-up connection.
134 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start , click Control P anel then P erformance and Maintenance . 2 Click the System i con, then click the Hard ware tab, and then click the Device Manager b utton.
135 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentation or your network administrator . T o use your wireless commun ication, flip t he wireless antenna on/of f switch to the On position.
136 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinke.
137 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha v e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting your modem to a telephone line” on page 131 .
138 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service.
139 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wav f iles by connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the mic rophone jack. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows format for storing sound.
140 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a waveform . Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 7 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from the File menu.
141 Exploring Y our Options Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Othe r types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound fro m the computer . T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer .
142 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting and removing hard drives Y our Satellite ® A55 can use v arious hard driv e capacitie s. Depending upon the origin al ha rd dri ve installed in your computer , yo u may wish to in crease stora ge capacity by changing the internal dri ve.
143 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and r emoving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Grasp the edge of the hard drive and pull it to ward the edge of the computer , then lift it straight up to remo ve it.
144 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and Removing PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y o u can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard.
145 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and Removing PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to the computer itself.
146 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and Removing PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push fi rmly , bu t gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer . T o avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer , do not force the card into the PC Card slot.
147 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and Removing PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. Hot swapping W ith PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
148 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow yo u to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
149 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 indo ws program without using the Start menu.
150 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable ke ys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse k eyboard in the selected color .
151 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the key you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate ke y from within any W indows program.
152 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the Programs menu.
153 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Dir ect.
154 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console offers three cate gories of features: ❖ Customizing Y our Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customizing your comput.
155 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access Power Management through the TOSHIB A Console, double-click the P ower Management icon.
156 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profiles This section lists the preset pr of iles along with th e estimat ed battery life for ea ch mode.
157 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your T ouchPad or mouse settings.
158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool a vailable throu gh W indows. T o access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hard ware.
159 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ CPU — Allo ws you to ch ange the dynamic CPU frequency mode Dynamically Switchable —This mode is the default setting for your.
160 T oshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling Hibernation Y our computer includes a T oshiba Power Sav er utility that allo ws you to change man y of your default po wer settings. Y ou can enable hibernation through this utility .
161 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hardware Setup. This is usef ul if more than one person uses the co mputer . A single user password su pports the instant an d po wer-on password functions.
162 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting a user password T o register a passw ord for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , the click All Programs . 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection.
163 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents other users from changing hardware conf iguration options. T o register a passw ord for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , the click All Programs .
164 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 5 Click Set . 6 T ype your password in the Input box. 7 Retype your password in the Input again bo x. 8 Click Set . 9 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , the click All Programs .
165 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the 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 .
166 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad.
167 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected, the function corresponding to the selected icon will be launched and the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w will remain open.
168 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch is controlled/adjusted via an icon on the system tray . The ic on will change color when the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is acti ve. Double-click the icon to open the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window .
169 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w using the drop-do wn list box es.
170 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 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.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 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 close, then click End Ta s k .
172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were do ing when you receiv ed the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer .
173 If Something Goes Wrong 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.
174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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 or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
175 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indows documentation for fu rther expl anation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode.
176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access W indows XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support .
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware 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 make sure it and all pre viously connected devices work.
178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simp ly plug in the device and turn on your computer . The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the ne w de vice.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon . 3 Click Computer Management and then De vice Manager .
180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e 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 dri ve, and other functions that consume power .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the err or is not caused by the memory module.
182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may be too hot or to o cold to char ge properly . If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperat ure and try a gain. If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem occurs when both the k eypad o verlays are off, make sure the soft ware you are using i s not remapping the ke yboard. Refer to the softwa re’ s docume ntation and check that the program does not assign dif ferent meanings to any of the keys.
184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check that the cable connectin g the external monitor to the computer is f irmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightne ss controls on the external monitor .
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Properties , then click the Settings tab . 3 Adjust the screen resolu tion and/or color quality . 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork.
186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou are ha ving trouble accessing a disk, or one or mor e f i les appear to be missing.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many softw are packages automatically create backup files.
188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems These are some typical problems and recomme nded solutions: Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly .
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems These are some typical problems and recomme nded solutions: Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v o lume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected t o your comp uter .
190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately . Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d o w s XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems These are some typical problems and recomme nded solutions: The slots are not w orking. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Saf ely rem ove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system displays a message that you may safely remov e the card.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray . Make sure the printer cable is fi rmly attached to the computer and the printer .
194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Check the port settings to ma ke sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. Check the communications parame ters (baud rate, parity , data length and stop bits) specifi ed in the communications program.
195 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copy ing critical f iles to diskette on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you sho uld back up these programs as well as your data f iles.
196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a pro gram, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpan y’ s technical support group for their assistance.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred.
198 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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 .
199 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
200 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security When the display re-a ppears, select your user name and enter the correct password if you ha ve created o ne. Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display .
201 Hot Keys Stand By mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by defa ult to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it does not display .
202 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enab led (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode.
203 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key c ycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in disp.
204 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad.
205 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cable connectors for v arious parts of the w orld.
206 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.
207 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 informat io n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application.
208 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 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.
209 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 de vice, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address.
210 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 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.
211 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 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.
212 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 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.
213 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 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.
214 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings.
215 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 .
216 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 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 .
217 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 r eless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.
218 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 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.
219 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-Automatic 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.
220 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital ve.
222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock.
223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usual ly supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type.
224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bus — An electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another .
225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system.
226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs.
227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DV D — An indi vidual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data.
228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it.
229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer is running and ha ve the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon — A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program.
230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk t hat is recognized b y the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical dri ves. For example, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical drives.
231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced — A method of refr eshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very line is refr eshed as the electron beam scans across and do wn the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer .
232 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pointing de vice — Any de vice, such as the AccuPoint or a mouse, that enables you to mov e the cursor on the screen. port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral de vice.
233 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is receiving po wer .
234 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devi ces through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allo ws hot swapping of peripherals.
235 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key ke y board 79 A A C adapter 48 A C power cable connectors 205 accessories carrying cases 75 memory 57 Add Printer W izard 65 adding memory 57 adjusting record ing quality 14 0 Alt ke ys 80 arm/wrist strain 43 assign keys Fn-esse 151 audio .
Index 236 creating 97 playing an audio 95 playing using Aut o-Run 96 CDs problem solving 188 channels DMA 177 IRQ 177 character keys 79 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 179 click 55 .
Index 237 TV 69 display modes hot key 203 display output settings 71 display panel closing 74 display , external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 123 DMA (Direct Memory.
Index 238 Hibernation mode hot key 202 hot key display modes 203 Hibernatio n mode 202 keyboard 204 keyboard o verlays 204 po wer usage mode 200 Stand By mode 201 volume mute 199 hot key po wer usage mode 118 hot key utility 157 hot keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.
Index 239 L LCD po wer-sa ver 74 lighting 42 M main battery changing 119 removing 119 memory adding 57 problem solving 180 removing expansion slot cov er 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 62 micr.
Index 240 S-video 70 TV -out 69 video-out, connecting to 70 posture 41 power alarms 116 computer will not start 172 problem solving 181 turning on 53 univ ersal power supply 205 power b utton 54 po we.
Index 241 not recognized 192 slots appear dead 191 Plug and Play 178 power and batteries 181 printer 192 , 193 program not responding 170 program not working properly 187 screen does not look right/fl.
Index 242 from Shut down 103 from Standby 107 Startup menu problem solving 174 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 164 supervisor password, set up 163 S-video 70 external display 69.
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