Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto M300 Series 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 yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for se cond 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-power radio station).
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approv al, and it belongs to t he de vic.
13 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 .
14 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 x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz T urbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community co untry . ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community .
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 ) 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/regions in the following table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is 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.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) 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.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 any of its supported formats; the actua l connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed. The Draft 11n function cannot b e used with WEP/TKIP .
20 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.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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.
24 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 properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference.
25 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 approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export.
26 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, Windows and W ind ows V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries.
27 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 34 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ...................... 48 Opening the display panel .................................48 Your computer’s features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power ...............
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 77 Computing tips ....................................................... 77 Using the keyboard ......................................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................... 95 Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................95 Running the computer on battery power ................95 Battery Notice .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................119 Internet features ..............................................120 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...........................
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................148 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility .....148 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................149 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader .
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 If you need further assistance ...............................183 Before you contact Toshiba ............................183 Contacting Toshiba .........................................184 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites .
34 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
35 Introduction 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 sav e more than $1.
36 Introd uction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration i nformation are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrat ed.
37 Introduction 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 equipmen t, or loss of data.
38 Introd uction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our co mputer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system.
39 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 notebook computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect 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.
41 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.
42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the C PU by drawing outside air into the computer .
43 Getting Started Setting up your computer T o use e xternal power or to char ge the battery you must attach the A C adaptor . See “Connecting to a po wer source” on page 45 . Please hand le your computer carefully to avoid scratching or d amaging the surface.
44 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to your p roduct.
45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our comp uter 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 .
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to .
47 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng ch.
48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st 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 be gin using it.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer button. T h e on / o ff l i g h t g l ow s white or green, depending on your model. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically .
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module M em o r y m o d u le s can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou w ill need a small Phillips scre wdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memor y module may be hot.
52 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.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the c ap t i ve screws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover .
54 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.
55 Getting Started Adding memory (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 the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 107 .
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws.
59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the computer and remove the memory module slot cov er (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Ins.
60 Getting Started Using external display de vices Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad ™ that allo w you to scroll as you would with any wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll vertically , run your f inger up or down along the right edge of the T ouch Pad.
61 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external device only , or both simultaneo usly .
62 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps.
63 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette 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.
64 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional e xternal USB diskette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports.
65 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/dis c 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.
66 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-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.
67 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer .
68 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 screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
69 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App ly . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, de pending on the options set .
70 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.
71 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 .
72 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.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 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 screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
75 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set.
76 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.
77 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 disk.
78 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.
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our co mputer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control keys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® k e ys , p roviding all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard.
80 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 program documentation.
81 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 overlay 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 eyboard .
82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arro ws a nd symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay k eys. T o turn the cursor control ov erlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously .
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram 3 Click the pr ogram, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close button in the upper -right corner of the program’ s window .
84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 9 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window .
85 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 is all you need to do. If y ou created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box.
86 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 .
87 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 .
88 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.
89 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.
90 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The dri ve will not open if the computer’ s power is of f. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator light is off.
91 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs.
92 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive (Sample Image) W indows Media ® Player scr een The W indo ws Media ® Player control panel works much lik e an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button.
93 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media.
94 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the driv e (about 1 inch).
95 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our co mputer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
96 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components.
97 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p o wer management op tions preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes.
98 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet.
99 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug th e computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours.
100 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack.
101 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations.
102 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached.
103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical driv e, diskette driv es, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr .
104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a P ower Plan to set up a ne w plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps.
105 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Power Sa ver , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot key card disappears.
106 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
107 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.
108 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 105 . 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.
109 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.
110 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 recharged the battery .
111 Mobile Computing T raveling tips Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply .
112 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
113 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 , Notif ication Area, and back ground pattern.
114 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.
115 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.
116 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 .
117 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.
118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to the Internet an d some of its exciti.
119 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.
120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers man y types of communicati on tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and recei ve email of yo ur o wn, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address.
121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your co mputer to record sounds using th e co m p u te r ’ s internal microphone (available on certain models) or a n o p t i o n a l external microphone.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an ExpressCar d ® Using an ExpressCard ® The ExpressCard ® slot supports t he use of ExpressCard m edia. The slot also supports ho t swapping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the ExpressCard an d pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCar d Using the Bridge Media.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the si d e of the co mputer prov ides an extremely fast da ta transf er rat e. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delive ry of data at a guaranteed rate).
127 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our comp uter 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 sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
128 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, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
129 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) .
130 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab.
131 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 & Fi x tab.
132 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D .
133 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your compu ter , providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
134 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.
135 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allo ws the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ .
136 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o re gister a password for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
137 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Select Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems with devices in your computer .
138 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat .
139 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 Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assi st .
140 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 oshib a configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
141 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5.
142 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports. ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF .
143 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, chang e it to Mode-2. Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mod e.
144 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 200 ).
145 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now w ork with the applications you selected. T o zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold down the Fn ke y and press 1 .
146 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly .
147 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
148 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (av ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user password authentication system when booting up.
149 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fingerprints. During user enrollmen t, fing erprint samples are sa ved and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account.
150 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily f inger ❖ Extremely dry skin condi tion on finger Observe the follo wing to improve the fi ngerprin t recognition success rate.
151 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o shiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utilit y .
152 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Press the TOSHIB A Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIB A Assist, and then click the Conf igFr ee icon. ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the Notif ication Area, and then click the desired utility .
153 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 networ k settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings.
154 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 Creat e Profile W i zard.
155 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en 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.
156 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 .
157 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v e rify 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 connected to a liv e external po wer source.
158 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 leav e the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours.
159 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.
160 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working The W indo ws ® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mo.
161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict My bro wser cannot f ind a site I bookmark ed. The W orld Wide W eb is constantly changin g. A site you bookmarked yesterday m ay not be av ailable today or its server may be down for temporary repair .
162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interactio n of all devices , programs, and features . If the system or one of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating.
163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Checking device properties Device Manager pro vides a way to vi e w the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manuf acturer , the type of device, the dri vers installed, and the sy stem resources assigned to the device.
164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page 56 . 4 Reinstall the memory modul e, follo wing the instructi ons in “Installing a mem ory module” on p age 51 , and making sure the module is seated properly .
165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . Try tur ning of f the computer .
166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A keypad o verlay may be on.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict and F5 simultaneously again to return the display pr iority to its previous setting. HINT : Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options.
168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 2 Click Personalize , and then Display Settings . 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color qualit y . 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties . The dri ve’ s Properties box appears. This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the T ools tab. 5 Click the Check now b utton. The Check Disk box appears.
170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing t he path into the driv e. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal cover is loose, replace the diskette. If the label is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Some discs run corr ectly but others do not. Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical driv e. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.
172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict If your system does not ha ve buil t-in dri vers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver , it may not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Hot swapping (r emoving one Expr essCard ® and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard ® : 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notif ication Area.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Run the printer’ s self-test to check for any problem w ith the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer dri vers as sho wn in “Setting up a pri nter” on page 63 or in the instructions that came with the printer .
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For more information regarding your system’ s V .92 m odem, visit the T o shiba W e b site at pcsupport.toshiba.com . Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking.
176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Carefully note any error messages—these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ V e rify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start , and then Network .
177 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems upgrades. Problems with W EP ke ys, in p articular , are frequently addressed in new f irmware releases.
178 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.
179 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 ho w the computer and its software work together .
180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Fortunately , the W indo ws ® operating system offers a con v enient way to back up your computer o r just your important files to optical dri ves, or hard driv es. An ex ternal hard drive is recommended in case the internal hard drive fails.
182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced.
183 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Cannot use the “USB Sleep and Char ge function. ” (A vailable on certain models) ❖ The setting of “USB Sleep and Charge function” may be Disabled. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to use the “USB Sleep and Charge function”.
184 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba. com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.
186 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.
187 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards.
188 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 128 .
190 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 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 “stack ed” card on the far right of the display .
191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected wh en the Application Cards are displayed.
192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 72 .
195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 69 .
196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i sp l a y o p t io n s (only the f irst option is a vailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode).
197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices* installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module.
199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 60 .
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and of f.
202 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our n otebook computer features a univ ersal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
203 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.
204 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanc.
Glossary 205 SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide.
206 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second .
Glossary 207 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.
208 Glossary 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).
Glossary 209 double-click — T o press and release the pointin g de vice’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated.
210 Glossary F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk.
Glossary 211 Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current state of your work, incl uding all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off.
212 Glossary 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.
Glossary 213 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.
214 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral de vices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device.
Glossary 215 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 .
216 Glossary U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 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.
217 Index A A C adaptor 45 AC p o w e r connecting adaptor 46 accessories memory 50 adding memory 50 Alt ke ys 80 Application Cards 189 audio fil e s 121 audio features 121 B backing up files 78 batte.
218 Index computer caring for 75 cleaning 75 moving 76 non-system disk or disk error message 158 not accessing disk driv es 157 running on battery power 95 setting up 42 , 52 warning resume failure me.
219 Index external display , adj usting 62 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 168 file extensions 86 file, backing up 78 fil e s backing up 87 printing 86 restoring 87 saving 84 fi ngerprint authenticat.
220 Index L lock computer , using 76 M main battery removing 105 memory adding 50 problem solving 163 remo ving memory modul e slot cov er 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 58 mem.
221 Index printer connecting 62 problem solving 173 , 174 printing a file 86 problem solving AC p o w e r 164 accessing disk dri ves 157 battery charge does not last 165 battery not charging 165 canno.
222 Index set up communications 115 setting up adding memory 50 computer 42 , 52 work en vironment 39 setting up a connection 116 Sleep mode 66 hot key 194 starting again from 75 sound problem solving.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba M300 Series 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 M300 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba M300 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba M300 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
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