Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto L300-ST3502 del fabbricante Toshiba
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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your al arm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Dire.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Howe ver , due to differences between the individual P STNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv al does not, of itself, gi v e an unconditional assurance of successful operation on ev er y PSTN network termination point.
12 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.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless device is in your computer . Not all devices are avai lable on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.
14 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 b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply .
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , rea d th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are re gistered trademarks of T oshiba Ameri ca Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ist a are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries.
28 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49 Your computer’s features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power .................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................ 84 Using a computer lock ......................................85 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 86 Computing tips .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................104 Running the computer on battery power ..............105 Battery Notice .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................129 Internet features ..............................................129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...........................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 155 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................156 Getting Started ................................................156 ConfigFree ® Utilities .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Toshiba’s worldwide offices .................................. 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 194 Hot Key Cards .......................................................194 Using the Hot K ey Cards .
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our Computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compliant.
36 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would save more than $1.
37 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
38 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this document ) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system.
40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely .
45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements , and special offers applicable to your p roduct.
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord /cable to .
48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng c.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our di splay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically .
52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slot s on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears.
54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er .
55 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. For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot.
56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 117 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer .
58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 117 .
60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partitio n to allow you to recov er your hard di sk driv e or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Click Start , All Programs, T oshiba, Recovery , and then Recovery Disc Creator .
62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou hav e the options of recovering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to t.
63 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.
64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allo ws you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next .
65 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.
66 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 comp lete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer .
67 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 .
68 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger acros s the T ouchPad from l eft to right.
69 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect an external display device to an a vailable video port.
70 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d This hot key c ycles through the settings in the fo llo wing order (the last two options are a v aila ble if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD.
71 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer .
72 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional external USB disk ette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer , save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a power -saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you can continue working from where you left of f.
76 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer .
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window 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.
78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing th e display panel, depending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the on/off light glows green.
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode.
80 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power .
81 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode T o turn off the com puter using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears.
82 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears.
83 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power .
84 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Customizing your computer’ s settings There are sev eral ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requir ements. Refer to your operat ing system documentation or Help and Su pport for details.
85 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.
86 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive.
87 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies clearly and store them in a safe place.
88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation.
90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This ov erlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comput er’ s k eyboa rd.
91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indo ws ® Explorer .
92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 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 ® E xplorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a vie w of your computer’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.
93 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu’ s Start Search f ield to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search f ield appears at the bottom of the Start menu.
94 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . 2 Click Browse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box.
95 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the f ile name that identifies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft ® W ord saves f iles with a .
96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, 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 your computer .
97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support featur es that are not av ailable on any other video platfo rm.
98 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.
99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The Stop button s tops a disc that is currently playing. The Previous track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc.
100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 103 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up.
101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button.
102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T .
103 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean.
104 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Io n) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many times.
106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The computer also has an internal real-tim e-clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery po wers the R TC me mory that stores your system configuration settings and the curren t time and date informatio n.
107 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged be fore you can use it to power the computer . Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery .
108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recom mend that you operate your computer on battery power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity .
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The computer can be us ed while the R TC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the R TC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of th e main battery’ s current charge.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power .
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Battery to display the battery options.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Power Plans . Using one of these power plans lets you choose between m aximum power sa vings and peak system performance. Y ou may also set individual po wer-sa ving options to suit your own needs.
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change Adv anced Se ttings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal storage driv e power sa ve time, etc. Y ou can click on the plus signs to expa nd each item and to see what settings are a vailable for each item.
115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main bat tery has ru n out of power , you have tw o options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery .
116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease loc k 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 115 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
119 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
120 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully rech arged the battery .
121 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.
122 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notification Area, and background pattern.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y our desktop may contain othe r icons depending on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
125 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.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer . For specific info rmation about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator .
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allo wing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its excitin.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a place whe re people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens.
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio feat ur es Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an e xternal microphone, connect it to the computer . 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Soun d Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a T o adjust the vo lume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the volume controls on each spe aker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control. We b C a m e r a (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with a built-in W eb Camera.
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a P C Card, refer to th e documentation th at comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. To i n s e r t a P C C a r d : 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer .
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® 3 Press the PC Card eject button on ce to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects sli ghtly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d ® 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCar d 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slo t, push fi rmly but gently to ensure a firm c onnection with the computer .
136 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 (av ailable on certain m.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for remo v al by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hardwar e icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove.
138 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options.
139 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIBA Assist .
140 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab.
141 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab.
142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab.
143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer .
144 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
145 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can wo rk on your computer again.
146 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
147 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup, and then click OK .
148 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 2 Click Registered .
149 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for addition al help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
150 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hard ware and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA A ssi s t .
151 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba con figuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
152 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is the de fault setting for your compute.
153 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 207 ).
154 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer For more information about how to use the T OSHIBA Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly .
155 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
156 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ConfigFree ® All references to Bluetooth ® in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections.
157 Utilities ConfigF r ee® If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems.
158 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings.
159 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.
160 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
161 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
162 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source.
163 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o charge the battery , leave the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours.
164 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model.
165 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Co.
166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem .
167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer .
168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external optical drive, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and disch a rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discharge completely , then try charging it ag ain.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Nothing happens when you p ress the ke ys on the external keyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on.
172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is no t set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Small bright dots appear on yo ur TFT display when y ou turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer .
174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the disk.
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the dri ve. If the optical dri ve is an e xternal driv e, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properl y .
176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo r additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, but the dri ve tray does not slide out.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control.
178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK . 4 Remov e the device when told it is safe to do so. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ExpressCard ® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve ExpressCard ® slips through quality control.
180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK . 4 Remov e the device when told it is safe to do so. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. If a Notepad file prints correctly , the problem may be in yo ur original file.
182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ V erify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Proto col (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start , and then Network . 2 Click V iew Status . 3 Click Details . 4 V e rify that the DHCP E nabled setting is set to Ye s .
184 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems The Windo ws ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an ext ern al Wi-Fi ® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Select Never on When to turn of f the display . 4 Click Sav e changes . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching.
186 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to provide a f ail-safe set of steps you can follow ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together .
187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Crea te . 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installin g Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create .
188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
190 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w orking correctly , and verify that important de vices are still functioning.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the probl em is hardware- related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources t o help you.
192 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T o shiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.
193 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshi ba.co.jp/ index. htm . United States T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .
194 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards.
195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 139 .
197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display .
198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards .
199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mod e” on page 81 .
202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 78 .
203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i s pl a y o p t i o ns (only the .
204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 68 .
207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot k ey turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot k ey turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
209 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our c omputer ships with the corr ect po wer supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
210 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 211 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanc.
212 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 213 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits info rmation. Baud ra te is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second .
214 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
Glossary 215 D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case).
216 Glossary double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing de vice’ s left button, unless otherwise stated.
Glossary 217 F fil e — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r i ve that keeps track of the location of stored files.
218 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of f.
Glossary 219 liquid crystal di splay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
220 Glossary N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail.
Glossary 221 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with per ipheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device.
222 Glossary RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power .
Glossary 223 U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals.
224 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p o w e r connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 196 audio fil e s 130 audio features 130 B backing up files 87 batter.
225 Index moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk driv es 162 running on battery power 105 setting up 43 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 162 computer lock 85 comput.
226 Index F F A T (File Allocation T able) 173 file e xtensions 95 file, backing up 87 fil e s backing up 96 printing 95 restoring 96 saving 93 Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hardware conflicts 166 res.
227 Index problem solving 168 remo ving memory module slot cov er 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 58 memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 126 .
228 Index precautions 41 primary button 68 printer connecting 71 problem solving 180 , 18 1 printing a file 95 problem solving AC p o w e r 169 accessing disk dri ves 162 battery charge does not last .
229 Index S safety computer 121 disposing of batteries 120 icons 38 precautions 41 saving f iles 93 screen blank 171 does not look norm al/flickers 172 secondary button 68 set up communications 125 se.
230 Index W indows® operating system Help and Support 16 6 problem solving 164 W indo ws® operating syst em desktop 122 W indo ws® Start menu 91 wireless netw orking 125 W izards Connect to the Int.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba L300-ST3502 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 L300-ST3502 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba L300-ST3502 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba L300-ST3502 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba L300-ST3502, 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 L300-ST3502.
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 L300-ST3502. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba L300-ST3502 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.
