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GMAD00094011 2/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Someth ing Goes W rong” on page 168 in this gui de.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have pu rchased is not designed for an y “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life s upport systems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corporation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provi de you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disabl e your alarm equipment. If you have questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wir eless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequen ce Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsi ble representatives of the organization.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectriqu e reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [C ommission Decision “CTR-21”] for pan- European single terminal connecti on to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequenc y bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power d ata communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile ob ject identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approval, and it belong s to the device .
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norw.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.
15 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 in the Europ ean Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth ® wirel.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Euro pe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is appr oved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or environments, the use of Bluetooth ® wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4 850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains th.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing informatio n may vary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classified 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.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expo rt.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft W indows and W indows V ista ar e either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micros oft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countries.
26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 33 This guide ...............................................................34 Safety icons ............................
27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................45 Opening the display panel .................................45 Your computer’s features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power .................
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a computer lock ......................................83 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 84 Computing tips .....................................................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 102 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................102 Running the computer on battery power ..............102 Battery Notice .
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................129 Internet features ..............................................129 Uploading to, and downl oading files from, the Internet ..........................
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................156 Power-on Security .......................................... 156 Control Center .................................................157 Password Bank ....
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...................191 If you need further assistance ............................... 195 Before you contact Toshiba ............................
33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcom e to the world of powerful, portable, multim edia computing. W ith your T oshi ba noteb ook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
34 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration i nformation are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrat ed.
35 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instruct ion s th at must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal in juries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of dat a.
36 Introd uctio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our computer comes with the followin g docu mentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user ’ s guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system.
37 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes how to connect components, and expl ains what to do the fi rst tim e you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety o f circumstances and locations.
38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comf.
39 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn of f the computer if a dr ive light indicates a drive is active. T urning off the computer whi le it is reading from or writi ng to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the drive, or both.
40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 40 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , and PC Cards.
41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recom mended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct.
42 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to o p erate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the comp uter to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
43 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cab le to the AC adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the.
44 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer ’ s main battery light gives yo u an indication of the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being ch.
45 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 .
46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our display contains an ex tremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) an d is manufactured using high- precision technology .
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power butto n and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue or green (depending on your model)—abo ut one second. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically .
48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slot s on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot.
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer , including the AC adaptor . 4 Remove the main battery . Fo r informati on on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 113 .
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver , loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slo t cover .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory modul e by its si des, avo iding any contact with its connector .
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly , repeat steps 12 - 13 . (Sample Illustration) Pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position .
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continu e setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory modul e.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen appears when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the m e 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 cover and secure it using the screw .
56 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo du l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then System . 2 The total memory is displayed un der Memory (RAM) .
57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bu ndl ed with your computer Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system con fig uration, yo.
58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check bo x next to the item’ s Na me—recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the reco very files and applications.
59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou have the options of recoverin g your sy stem using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to th.
60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all parti tions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost.
61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery W izard allows you to delete all data and partition s from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partit ions from your h ard disk: 1 On the T o shiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , then click Next .
62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost.
63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities The size of the C: drive will disp lay on the progress bar as you make your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard t o restart the computer .
64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the V olume list to display its status in the lower po rtion of the screen.
65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction.
66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad Using the Dual Mode Pad (A vailable on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mo de) and Button Mode.
67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad In order to use the virtu al buttons you mu st first enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, yo u can use the virtual buttons as follows: 1 T ap the mode switch button to enab le the virtual buttons.
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices unassigned by default. In order to use one of these buttons, you must first confi gure that button so that it is associated with a function. T o configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in “Enabl ing Dual Mode” on page 67 .
69 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5 Then click OK . Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an exte rnal display device, you can choose to use the internal display only , the ex ternal devi ce only , or both simultaneously .
70 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d TECHNICAL NOTE: T o use one of the simultaneous modes, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or highe r .
71 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer does not suppo rt Plug and Play , you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 71 . T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer ’ s USB ports.
72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xtern al diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system in st alled , you have more than one option availab le for turning off the computer: Shu t Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer For informatio n on how to use and confi gure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 77 .
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command complete ly shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of the computer . This command closes all open progr ams, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer .
76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options w indow appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/ off light glows blue or green (depending on your model). If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options w indow appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibern atio n mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue or green (depending on your model). The computer returns to the screen(s) yo u were usin g.
80 Getting Started T urning off the computer 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears.
81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options w indow appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
82 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 button until the on/off light glows blue or green (depending on your model). The computer returns to the screen(s) yo u were usin g.
83 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your com puter to a heavy object such as your desk.
84 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer ’ s temporary memory unt il you save it to the disk.
85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard ❖ Use Error- checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially imp ortant for files you receive via diskette, email, or do wn load from th e Internet.
86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Character keys T yping with the character keys is very much like typing o n a typewriter , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see yo ur program documentation.
88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and sym bols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay . Th is overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop comput er’ s keyboard.
89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the informatio n you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indows ® Explorer .
90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e All Programs menu, yo u can start it from W indows ® Explorer . Windows ® Explorer gives you a vi ew of your computer ’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.
91 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the S tart menu’ s Start Search field to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search fie ld appears at the bottom of the Start menu.
92 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your W indows ® -based appli cation, click File , and then Sa ve . If you are working with a docu ment that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.
93 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. For example, Microsoft ® W ord saves files with a .
94 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Fo r example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to you r computer .
95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatil e di scs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video plat fo rm.
96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the dis c or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Pre vious track button/Next track button returns to the preceding track on the disc (press the left side of the button) or skips to the following track on the disc (press the right side of the button).
98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P osi tioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge.
99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive When using Windows Media ® Player , your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media ® Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode.
100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this m ethod, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD.
101 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover .
102 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your com put er while traveling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process.
103 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, app licat ions, power manag ement settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural perform ance variations produced by the design of i ndividual componen ts.
104 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Power management Y our computer ships wi th th e power management op tion s preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and o ptimum syst em performance for bot h AC power and battery modes.
105 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a live electrical out let.
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is ch arging the computer . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on.
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack.
108 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 capacity and perform its calculations.
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifications. Each noti fi c at ion can be set to alert you when a specifi ed percentage of remaining battery power has been reached.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Conserving batter y power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ Ho.
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans Y ou can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. T o do thi s : 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Mobile PC , and then Power Options . The W indows ® Power Optio ns window appears.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver , and High Performance are satisfact ory for most people and d o not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is th e best used for maximum battery time.
113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run out of power , you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery .
114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r el ease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
115 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.
116 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release l ock to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lo ck 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that we re removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 1 13 .
117 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately . Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.
118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor .
119 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T oshiba is dedicated t o preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cor por ati on. For more information and for drop-of f lo cat ions, visi t www .rbrc.
120 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating sy stem.
121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer ’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notification Area, and background patt ern.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain other icons dependin g on you r configuration. See W indows ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines wit.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Option s di alog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line Y our computer may come with a built-i n modem (available on certain models) that can be conn ected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-1 1 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additi onal con siderations.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers arou nd the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company’ s network. See your network administrator ab out connecting to the Internet.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files fr om one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from you r computer to a site on the W eb), or downl oading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer).
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute. T o check this, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Adjust System Volume. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound sy stem with internal speakers.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with y our computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card.
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (A vailable on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain mo.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon in the Notificat ion Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove.
136 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utili ties design ed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individu al needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change defaul t options.
137 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer setti ngs. T o access T OSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
138 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Settings (Sample .
139 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor passwo rd ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab.
140 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility feature is available in this category . (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix t.
141 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Control s ❖ T oshiba Hardware Setup ❖ CD.
142 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your comp uter , providing additional p rotection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again.
143 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
144 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 4 Select Registered , then click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter your password, then enter it again to verify . 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode.
145 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
146 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Deleting a user password T o cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab.
147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with dev ices in your computer . Refer to th e onlin e Help documentation with in th e application for addition al help.
148 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your point ing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIBA Assist .
149 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration man agemen t tool available through the W indows ® operating system.
150 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode i s the default setting for y.
151 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which appli cations will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 199 ).
152 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical drive to m ake it run more quietly .
153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA Accessibili ty TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility al lows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combinati on with one of the fu nction keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
154 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utili ty (available on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up.
155 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 6 Swipe your finger on the reader . A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon. 7 Repeat the previous step. Swipe the s ame finger on the reader two more times to create two mor e sample s.
156 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to yo ur computer using fingerprints. During user enrollment, fingerprint samples are sav e d and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account.
157 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Y our hardware must support Power -on security to use the single logon feature. Y ou must have administrative privileges to change settings. T o enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Contro l Center and go to Settings - System Settings .
158 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or Edit Fingerprints—Runs the fingerprint enroll men t wizard. Y ou can enroll/delete fing erprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implem ented, control wh ether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory .
159 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elevate administrative privileg es for user .—By default, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator, and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and unavai lable.
160 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a new W eb page. T o create a new registration: 1 Display a W e b pag e you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to re play the next time you access this W eb page.
161 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ If the page has multip le registered forms, but there is no active form, all exi sting regist ered form s for the page are displayed. Y ou then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog.
162 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 3 Select Registrations . 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Delete . How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory .
163 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ W a sh and dry your h ands thoroughly . ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touc hing any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures, especially during dr y seasons such as winter .
164 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerpr int. However, there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints.
165 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree ™ Getting Started This section contains informat ion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the appli catio n.
166 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ ❖ Status of W ireless Connecti on switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settin gs in “profiles.” ConfigFree profiles ar e useful for easily switching network setti n gs and devices.
167 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree ™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification area. 2 Move the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Pr ofile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile Wi zard.
168 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W ro ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solv e. Others may req uire help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of th e software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en 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 .
170 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor , veri fy that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looki ng at the AC po wer light. If the indicato r is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer If you are running on bat tery power , it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. T o charge the batte ry , leave the comput er plu gged into a live wall outlet for several hours.
172 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working 5 V e rify that the AC adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model.
173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prom pt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution v ideo (640x480) ❖ Last Known G ood Co.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating syst em has started p roperly but you still have a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem.
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one mos t likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to res olve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent driver s from the manufacturer .
176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optical drive, option al external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-time clock (R TC) battery).
178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see “Power Pl ans” on page 11 1 for more info rmation).
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have go ne into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. Y ou may have activated the instan t p assword feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously .
180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal resu lt of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the amount of flickering, try using fewer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows ® desktop.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause on e or more files to appear to have garb age in them.
182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for fi le recovery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connec ted to a power source and turned on. The optical drive eject mechan ism requires power to operate.
184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a mi crophone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on abo ut you r PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card .
186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Printer problems This sectio n lists some of the most common printe r problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connect ed to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line).
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 4 V e rify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to Ye s . 5 Click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG t o verify th at the computer has a useful IP address—one other th an the private address of 169.254.
189 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems Special considerations for the Windows ® operating system Wir ed Equiv alent Privacy (WEP) en cryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, the Windows ® operating system checks whether WE P encryption is enabled on the device.
190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 V erify that your computer recognizes your optical drive by clicking Start , and then Computer . The optical drive should appear in the list. 5 See “Checking device properties” on page 175 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Use W indows ® to back up files, or th e entire computer , to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk.
192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows ® operating system quickly creates Restore Points —‘snapshots’ of your Windows ® operating system configuration —and saves them for later recall.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain Restore Points that you 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.
194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank CD or DVD in the drive. 2 Click Start . 3 Click Contr ol Panel . 4 Click System and Maintenance . 5 Click Backup and Restor e Center .
195 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance successfully . Always careful ly follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software.
196 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contact the software company’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your com puter and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba. com Marketing and pro duct information in the USA accessories.
198 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additi onal T oshiba worldwide lo cations, please visit: www .toshiba.
199 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Keys and T OSHIBA Cards provide a quic k w a y to mo di fy selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards.
200 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 Key Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear only when the pointing device is moved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Ho t Key Card can be displayed by p ressing the associated hot key .
201 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: Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using th e Application Cards: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen.
202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appea r in the Application Card d isplay (see “Using the Application Cards” on page 201 ). T o use the Card Case: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen.
203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot Key Functions Hot key functi o ns ar e performed us ing either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key .
204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 hot key function turns off the displa y and activ ates instant security . Usi ng the pointing device or any key will make the display’ s content reappear , if no pa s sword is set for the current user .
205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o activate the password feature: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Appearances and Personalization .
206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles throu gh the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more info rmation abou t Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 79 .
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key wi ll not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 77 .
209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display option s.
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness.
211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your com puter . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad (The Dual Mode Pad is available on certain models). or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the T ouchPad or the Du al Mode Pad.
213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns t he Z oo mi ng utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the Zoo ming utility to zoom-in. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Zooming Utility” on page 151 .
214 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors fo r various parts of the worl d .
215 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user ’ s guide.
216 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) d isc DV D - R O M digital v ersatile (or video) disc read-only mem ory ECP enh.
Glossary 217 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user ’ s guide.
218 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication device, such as a printer or modem, tran smits information . Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second .
Glossary 219 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It ta kes information from outside sources, su ch as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
220 Glossary device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer ’ s case) or internal (inside the computer ’ s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A program (called a “driver”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device.
Glossary 221 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskett e). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or netw ork.
222 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll owing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and . hlp for help files. See also file name . fo l de r — Also call ed directory .
Glossary 223 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system op tions or control system param eters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combinat ion of keys that activates a memory resident program.
224 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’ s logical drives may differ from its physical driv es . For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or m ore logical drives.
Glossary 225 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the comput er .
226 Glossary port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) .
Glossary 227 S select — T o highlight or otherwise specify tex t, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications , it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel.
228 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components.
229 Index A AC adaptor 42 AC power connecting adaptor 43 accessories memory 47 adding memory 47 adjusting recording quality 131 Alt keys 87 audio files 130 audio features 130 B backing up files 84 bat.
230 Index set up 123 compact disc positioning 98 compact discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 100 , 101 compact disk drive using 95 computer caring for 82 cleaning 82 moving 82 non-system disk or d.
231 Index monitor not working 180 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display , adjust ing 69 F F A T (File Allocatio n T able) 181 file extensions 93 file, backing up 84 files bac.
232 Index using 85 W indows special keys 87 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 86 L lock computer , using 83 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 47 problem solving 176 removing expansion .
233 Index power plan hot key card 112 power plans 110 power source 42 connecting 43 powering down using Hibernation 77 using Sleep 75 , 79 precautions 38 primary button 65 printer connecting 70 proble.
234 Index computer 11 9 disposing of batteries 118 icons 35 precautions 38 saving files 91 screen blank 179 does not look normal/flick ers 179 secondary button 65 set up communications 123 setting up .
235 Index Help and Support 17 4 wireless networking 127 W izards Dial-Up Networking W izard 125 W orl d W ide W eb 128 www 128.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba A130 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba A130 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba A130 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba A130 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba A130, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba A130.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba A130. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba A130 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
