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PMAD00024011 07/05 Portégé ® M200/M205 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within th.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is de vice.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency range. FCC r equires this product to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 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 belongs to the device c.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece .
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden E’necessaria la concessione minis teriale anche per l’uso interno. V erificare con i riv enditori la procedura da seguire.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expr essl y approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA c ould void the user’ s authority to operate th e equipment.
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 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Por t égé is a r e giste r ed trademark, Fre e dom W are, and SmartMedia are trademarks, of T o sh i b a America Information Systems, Inc. and/ or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Co rporation in the United States and/or other countries.
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ......... ........................................ .............. 37 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................53 Opening the display panel .................................53 Your computer’s features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power ................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Basi cs.................. ................. 77 Computing tips ....................................................... 77 Using the keyboard ................................................. 78 Character keys .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g .................. ................ 102 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................102 Running the computer on battery power .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for CDs and DVDs ................................ 127 Using external display devices ..............................128 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ...............................
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting up for communications .............................148 Determining the COM port ............................. 149 Using the Ethernet LAN Port ........................... 150 Accessing a LAN ..................
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 The Toshiba Rotation Utility .................................. 170 Cross Menu Utility ................................................ 174 TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility .....................176 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility .
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you .................................................... 197 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................198 A plan of action .............................
36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power usage mode .............................................. 238 Standby mode ....................................................... 238 Hibernation mode ................................................239 Display modes .
37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will f ind your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP T ablet PC Edition, already installed on yo ur computer .
38 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
39 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
40 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
41 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .
42 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting S t a r t e d This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight ❖ Equipme.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool.
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer .
47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection. See “Connecting the modem” on page 65 . Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear , may vary acco rding to your software setup choices.
48 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process.
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see “Connecting an external USB k ey board” on page 6 3 ) ❖ Connect an external monitor .
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter .
51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet.
52 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Glo ws green when the main battery is fully char ged ❖ Is unlit when the battery is di schar ged, the battery is not charging,.
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Press the display release button. Opening the display pa nel 2 Lift the display panel.
54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer is operated on battery po wer , the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on batte ry po wer .
55 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Check to ensure that all dri v es are empty . 3 Slide the po wer lock b u tton do wn, and then slide the po wer bu tton to the right and hold it until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green—about one second.
56 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing a memory module Y our computer is equipped with two memory slots which can provide for v arious memory configurations. Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory exp ansion slots on th e base of the computer .
57 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer , including the AC adapter . 4 Remov e the battery . For information on remo ving the battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 115 .
58 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
59 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces th e slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memo ry module into the soc ket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips.
60 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted.
61 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode.
62 Getting Started Connecting an external USB mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memory When you add or remo ve a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
63 Getting Started Connecting an external USB ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a USB mouse The operating system automatic ally detects the mouse.
64 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer . If a USB cable was not included with your printer , you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
65 Getting Started Connecting the modem 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izard 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . Connecting the modem Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
66 Getting Started Connecting the modem 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a phone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line.
67 Getting Started Connecting to a network 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a network T o learn how to use your computer’ s LAN or W i-Fi ® capabilities to connect to a netw ork, see “ Accessing a LAN” on page 151 and “Using wireless LAN connecti vity” on page 151 .
68 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cursor is positioned, you can double-tap the T ouchPad or click the but tons to open a program or f ile, or to get information about an icon. The control buttons are adjacent to the T ouchPad and are used like the b uttons on a mouse.
69 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Mouse Pr operties window 5 Select Disable or Enable , whiche ver is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w .
70 Getting Started Using the Cr oss-Functional b utton 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Cross-Functional button The Cross-Functional b utton is located on the front of the display (the left-most b utton at bottom right). Y ou can use it to mov e the cursor as well as ma ke selections by pressing it.
71 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, see “Po w erin g do wn the computer” on page 90 . Closing the display panel When you are finished using the compute r , po wer off and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer .
72 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using your computer in tablet mode One of your computer’ s features is a con vertible display that allo ws you to use the screen much as you woul d a writing tablet.
73 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer in tablet mode T o remov e the tablet pen, pr ess in, and then pull it out from the right side of the computer . For more information on using the computer in tablet mode, see “Using tablet mode” on page 130 .
74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing your computer’ s settings There are sev eral ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documen tation or Help and Support for details.
75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk activity has ended (the dri ve-in-use light stops glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected.
76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer is no w securely locked. Sample locking the computer.
77 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information ab out the sy stem’ s basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequ ently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other remov able storage media) on a re gular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy .
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page.
80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enha nced ke yboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad o f the enhanced keyboard.
81 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special k e ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys, located at the top- right of the keyboar.
82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light glo ws whe n the numeric overlay is on.
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn of f the cursor control o v erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again.
84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e or a diskette. Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode. If your main batter y fully discharges, your information will be lost.
85 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou want yo ur f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.
86 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work V erify that the W indows ® XP T ablet PC Edition operating system is set up for your prin ter as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 64 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y o u only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
87 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your work Backing up your files means copying individual f iles to media, such as a writable CD. Or , you can copy entire sections of your hard disk to another de vice such as a tape driv e or to your network partition.
88 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 online Help or your operatin g system documen tation for information on restoring f iles. Playing audio Insert an audio CD into th e optional e xternal DVD-R OM/ multi-function dri v e and close the disc tray .
89 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indows ® Media Player control panel w orks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play / Pause button on the CD Player control panel.
90 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer When you po wer down the computer , you hav e a number of options to choose from: ❖ T urn Off or S.
91 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and f iles you were pre viously using. Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut do wn b ut automatically po wers up the co mputer .
92 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby command The Standb y command puts the comput er into a po wer- saving mode. Standb y stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f.
93 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer turns itself of f. If you are co nnected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain server), po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Shut do wn .
94 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window 4 Click the Setup Action tab .
95 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Shut do wn if you want the computer to turn of f when you slide the po wer button. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK to close the T OSHIB A Power Sa v er Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel.
96 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer window with Shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold do wn the shift ke y and click Hibernate (“Hibernate” only appears when the Shift key is pressed).
97 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set up your Hibernation opt ions: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon.
98 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click A pply . 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel.
99 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. If you are co nnected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain server), po w er do wn the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Shut do wn .
100 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window 4 Click to select a profile. 5 Click the Setup Action tab .
101 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press th e po w er button.
102 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process.
103 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, .
104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery po wers the R TC m emory that stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off.
105 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries Batter y charge time may vary depen ding on the applications, power management settings, and features used . The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer .
106 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold.
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may vary by computer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the co mputer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer . The RTC battery c harges when the computer is powered on.
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may vary , dependin g upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used.
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining batter y power Y ou can monitor the main batte ry’ s remaining charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates, based on your curren t rate of po wer use.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The T oshiba Po wer Sav er Properties dialog box appears. Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties dialog box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box.
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The W indows ® operating system has additional po wer management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control P anel. F or more information, see “Po wer Management” on page 167 .
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then To s h i b a P ower Sav er . 2 Click the Setup Action tab . 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power Profiles Y ou can choose a predef ined Po wer Prof ile or select your o wn combinatio n of po wer management op tions. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then To s h i b a P ower Sav er .
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 For more information, see “Po wer Management” on page 167 . Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot ke y to set the Power Prof ile. T o set the Po wer Prof ile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Prof ile pop-up window .
115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject.
116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery lock to the left. Unlock ing the battery 6 Push the release lat ch up.
117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 7 Insert a fingertip in the battery pack recessed area. Pulling up the battery 8 Pull the dischar ged battery mo dule out of t he computer .
118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Inserting a charged battery 1 W ipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot. The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with re verse polarity .
119 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prol ong its life.
120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of .
121 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage.
122 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them properly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-7777.
123 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in your of fice as well as on the road. This chapter explains ho w to set up se veral optional e xternal de vices so that your notebook can pro vide all the con venience of a tr aditional desktop computer .
124 Expansion Options Using an opti onal e xternal D VD-R OM drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive An optional e xternal D VD driv e allo ws you to use CDs and D VDs and is useful for installing softw are on the hard disk, and exchanging informa tion with other systems.
125 Expansio n Options Using an optional external D VD-R OM drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer may come with an e xternal D VD/CD-R W dri v e that c an read CDs and D VDs. T o attach this driv e to your compu ter using an optional PC Card SCSI adapter , follo w the instructions in “Using PC Cards” on page 135 .
126 Expansion Options Using an opti onal e xternal D VD-R OM drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge .
127 Expansio n Options Using an optional external D VD-R OM drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o remov e a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.
128 Expansion Options Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a b uilt-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen.
129 Expansio n Options Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these setting s using the Display Properties Box.
130 Expansion Options Using tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display limitations K eep in mind that the qualit y of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the ex ternal video de vice.
131 Expansio n Options Using tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Preparing to use the tablet 1 Press the display panel release b utton and lift the display panel. 2 Slide the po wer b utton to the right and hold it until the on/off light on the system indicator pane l glo ws green— about one second.
132 Expansion Options Using tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display latch will click and lock the screen in tablet position. F olding the display panel down flat By default, the computer desktop will automati cally rotate to primary portrait vie w .
133 Expansio n Options Using tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the T oshiba tablet pen fr om the slot on the tablet Y our computer may have come equipped with an optional emergency pen to be used in case the prima ry pen is unavailable.
134 Expansion Options Using tablet mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o learn ho w to manually cha nge the layout of the screen from portrait to landscape, see “The T oshiba Rotation Utility” on page 170 .
135 Expansio n Options Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Returning the computer to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet, follo w the steps belo w to return the computer to its original configuration: 1 Return the T oshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of the computer .
136 Expansion Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Most PC Cards conform to th e PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Internationa l Association) standard. TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.
137 Expansio n Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer . A void forcing the card into position. Removing a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card eject tab .
138 Expansion Options Using an opti onal SD™ car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acrony m for Small Computer Systems Interface. A sin gle SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices to you r computer at the same time.
139 Expansio n Options Using an optional SD™ car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing the SD™card in the SD slot T o insert an SD card, turn th e card so that the connector (metal area) faces do wn then pu sh the card in the slot until it locks in place.
140 Expansion Options Using an opti onal SD™ car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system may not shut down properly . If this occurs , reset your computer by sliding the po wer button to the right and holding it for four seconds.
141 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Exploring Y o ur Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer .
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace.
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the Wi ndo ws ® Professional T ablet Edition operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click.
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o brow se the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery .
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options.
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizable toolbars at t he top of a windo w .
147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears.
148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb pa ge. 3 In the To o l s menu, select F older Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders .
149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Inte rnet There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this sectio n.
150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The T oshiba Software Modem Properties box appears.
151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Accessing a LAN T o access a LAN: ❖ At the of f ice, you can connect the network Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your compute r . ❖ Y our computer may be equipped for wireless communications.
152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet.
153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displ ays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page.
155 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board.
156 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source.
157 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may also record sounds as .W A V files b y connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the microphone jack. Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer .
158 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from the File menu. The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute. T o check this, click Start, point to All Programs, Acc essories, Entertainment, and then click Volume Contr ol.
159 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , the se allo w you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change def ault options.
160 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse The operating system shor tc uts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick w ays to open programs, documents, and folders from within any program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles.
161 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Fn-esse ke yboar d The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color .
162 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click and hold the primar y b utton as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse ke yboard you w ant to assign t o it.
163 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Enter the Description, Co mmand Line, and W orking Directory for the ne w Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Bro wse b utton to specify this information.
164 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the ke y you wish to change with the secondary b utton.
165 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C on so le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick ac cess to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , then click Console .
166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customize Y our Computer The options a v ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-ess.
167 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power Management T oshiba recommends that you use the T oshiba Power Management Utility for cha nging system power settings.
168 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can either use one of the preset profiles or create and use your own customized mode. The preset profiles cannot be deleted. By changing the o ptions that appear in the T oshiba Power Sa ver Properties windo w and clicking OK , you can reconfig ure that function.
169 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Prof iles windo w . 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the Setu p Action page. 3 Click A pply .
170 T oshiba Utilities The T oshiba Rotation Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can also manually choo se the boot-up sequence by pressing the po wer b utton, then quickly pressing the right or left arro w ke ys. Select the boot de vice by pressi ng the right or left arro w ke ys, then pressing the Enter key .
171 T oshiba Utilities The T oshiba Rotation Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Secondary landscape T o change the display forma t: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , T ablet PC , and then click Rotation Utility .
172 T oshiba Utilities The T oshiba Rotation Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click OK . T oshiba recommen ds that you us e the T oshiba Rotation Utility to change scree n rotation options and settin gs for the tablet feature T ablet an d Pen Settings.
173 T oshiba Utilities The T oshiba Rotation Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The Settings tab allo ws you to specify whether you are left handed or right hand ed, and the menu location.
174 T oshiba Utilities Cr oss Menu Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cross Menu Utility The Cross Menu Utility allo ws you to make Hot K ey assignments to laun ch applications, acce ss T o shiba utilities, or create your o wn custom menus.
175 T oshiba Utilities Cr oss Menu Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a New Menu Y ou can add up to five menus. T o create a new menu: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , T ablet PC , and then Cross Menu . The Cross Menu Setting window appears.
176 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ablet Access Code Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA T ablet Access Code Utility This utility allo ws you create and register an access code controlling who can log onto W indo ws. When creating and registering an access co de, you can choose any character or symbol you want.
177 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zo oming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft ® Internet Explorer , Microsoft ® Off ice, W indows ® Media Player , and Adobe ® Reader .
178 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Car d F ormat 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD Memor y Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot.
179 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD Memor y Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the SD card bootable. T o do so, run the T o shiba SD Memory Boot Utility . 1 Attach a USB floppy dri ve to your computer , and insert a bootable floppy disk.
180 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . T o create a bootable SD card with the “Read from an image file” option requires a third-party application.
181 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 Keeping Y ou r F i l e s S a f e Y ou may hav e f iles on your computer that you want to keep priv ate. Y our computer comes with sev eral options that can help you k eep your comp uter and f iles safe from unw anted intrusion.
182 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A HDD password— A hard disk dri ve password that protects your data b y requiring a password when you try to access the hard disk, whether it is in your computer or in another system.
183 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the User Password tab . 3 Click Set . A Set User Passw ord dialog box appears. 4 T ype in the password. 5 Reenter the password and click Set .
184 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the power -on (user -level) password Whenev er you start your computer with a power-on (user - le vel) passw ord in effect, the computer p rompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure.
185 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Setting a hard disk driv e user password pre vents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk, ev en if it is remov ed and installed on another computer .
186 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Hold do wn the Esc ke y and press and hold the power button until the on/of f light on the system indi cator panel illuminates (green) for approx imately one second.
187 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 illuminates (green) for approx imately one second. When the follo wing message appear s on the screen: “Check system, Then press [F1] ke y , ” press F1 .
188 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register mast er and user p assword s in Syste m Setup: 1 Click Start , then click Shutdo wn , and click OK .
189 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup T o change the master and user pa sswor ds in System Setup: 1 Click Start , then click Shutdo wn , and click OK .
190 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using passwor ds in the W indows ® operating system 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting the hard disk drive ma ster and user passwords in the System Setup HINT : Y ou must delete the hard disk drive mas ter password before you can delete the hard disk drive user passwo rd.
191 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G o es Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program.
192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows T ask Manager windo w appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem.
194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accepts te xt input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again.
195 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery po wer , it is recommen ded that you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
197 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow .
198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU).
200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating system may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occur .
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, and click Contr ol Pane l , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager .
202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty .
204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery .
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging batteries” on page 105 .
206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen.
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties.
208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher .
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer .
210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files.
211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press gen tly until it clicks into place.
212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), plus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only).
213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conf lict” on page 198 .
214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar .
216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts use d assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded.
220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter .
221 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariet y), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The D VD-R OM driv e should appear in th e list.
223 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 800 x 600 can ca use distortion. T o disab le Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr operties .
224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed changes.
225 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase.
226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descriptiv e enough to be easily understand in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.
227 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve.
228 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
229 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your F av orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export .
230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, e x ternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
231 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardwa re or software. 4 Restart W indows. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w problems.
232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m specif ication s are av ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particu lar product and mode.
233 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.
234 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba w orldwide locations, please visit: www .
235 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer .
236 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user .
237 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box.
238 Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot k ey disp lays the po wer usage po p-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility .
239 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
240 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only .
241 Hot Keys Disabling or enabli ng wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot k ey enables an d disables the optional wireless de vices installed in your computer .
242 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
243 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 uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C power cord/ cable connectors for va rious parts of the world.
244 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
245 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations.
246 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on y our computer desktop .
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.
248 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wirele.
249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays sho win g you the possible cause and solution for the problem.
250 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
251 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2.
252 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device.
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option.
254 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher .
255 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
256 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up profiles to handle these networking en v ironments. A profile contains the currently configured netw ork settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices.
257 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le.
258 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
259 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork.
260 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
261 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired.
262 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be c onnected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
263 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send .
264 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings .
265 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the set tings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed.
266 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on.
267 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tray . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab .
268 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
269 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video).
270 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic r.
271 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
272 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gabyte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access.
273 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sfer of data fr om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU).
274 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in th e production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
275 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM.
276 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory . Also called “system b us. ” See also bus . function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically located on the keyboard.
277 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain k eys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sa ve mode. (2) A ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a memory resident program.
278 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 liquid crystal disp lay (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.
279 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function drive — A D VD driv e that can read and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation.
280 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer .
281 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res ol uti on — A measure of the s harpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. F or a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
282 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk.
283 A A C power light 51 accessories computer lock cable 75 audio .W A V d igital wa ve files 156 features 155 playing 88 B basics keyboard 78 , 79 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 107 char.
284 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 message 195 not accessing disk driv es 194 running on battery power 102 setting up 46 , 56 warning resume failure messag e 194 computing tips 77 configuring hard driv e.
285 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 general hardware problem 198 non-system disk or disk error 195 , 210 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 207 program has performe.
286 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I IBM 101-key enhanced ke y board 79 icon safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 instant password 184 hot key 184 Internet 152 bookmarked site not found 197 chat rooms.
287 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 P password creating 182 disabling 183 hard disk driv e 182 instant 184 power -on 181 types 181 user-le vel 181 , 184 passwords 181 PC Card checklist 213 CIS (Card Infor.
288 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 not responding 194 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 208 modem not recei ving or transmitting 217 no sound 212 non-system disk or disk error 195 , 210 PC Card 212.
289 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby command 92 , 98 Standby mode 92 hot key 238 starting a program 83 starting the computer password 184 Startup menu problem solving 196 stored data protection 2 T.
290 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W orld Wide W eb 152.
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