Toshiba Satellite M30X, User Manual

Page 1: ...eriesUser sGuide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 155 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...ERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored o...

Page 3: ...talled and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferen...

Page 4: ... number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connect...

Page 5: ...t to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equi...

Page 6: ... it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also beinstalledusing an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier An...

Page 7: ...onWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wire...

Page 8: ...equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment...

Page 9: ... utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 G...

Page 10: ...et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Radio L...

Page 11: ...exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjun...

Page 12: ...rence from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 St...

Page 13: ...cation systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio...

Page 14: ...e is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode ...

Page 15: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Page 16: ...ult he local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Chan...

Page 17: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is appro...

Page 18: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Page 19: ...ble with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Ge...

Page 20: ... Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experienc...

Page 21: ...equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Indus...

Page 22: ...y with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far...

Page 23: ...s equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation Article 17 Any use of low power rad...

Page 24: ...he Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product ple...

Page 25: ...wner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America...

Page 26: ...L OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks o...

Page 27: ...mation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 28: ...40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 53 ...

Page 29: ...l memory 63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 69 Connecting external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display 72 Turning off the computer 73 Closing the display panel 74 Caring for your computer 74...

Page 30: ...0 Drive components and control buttons 90 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 91 CD DVD control and Music CD buttons 92 Inserting a disc 93 Playing an audio CD 95 Playing CDs using Auto Run 97 Creating a CD 97 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVDs Discs 99 Powering down the computer 100 U...

Page 31: ...ery power 119 Power profiles in Windows XP 120 Using a hot key to set the power profile 121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer 122 Inserting the battery into the computer 124 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maximizing battery life 126 Disposing of used batteries safely 127 Traveling tips 128 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options 129 Exploring the...

Page 32: ...sing a microphone 144 Adjusting recording settings 145 Using external speakers or headphones 146 Using the i LINK port 146 Using PC Cards 147 PC Card supporting software 147 Inserting a PC Card 147 Removing a PC Card 148 Hot swapping 149 Using the Bridge Media slot 150 Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 150 Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 151 Inserting an SD Card 151 ...

Page 33: ...t 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you...

Page 34: ...190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless device 192 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick Connect 204 Using the Automatic ...

Page 35: ...rever you go Your system comes with either the Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer ...

Page 36: ...rices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and s...

Page 37: ...ess of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a poten...

Page 38: ...cates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media if applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microso...

Page 39: ...ograms to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 155 ...

Page 40: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 41: ...urn it back on contact your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 181 for additional technical assistance Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the da...

Page 42: ...r the top of the display should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional ...

Page 43: ...ust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the...

Page 44: ... or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch yo...

Page 45: ...ty However you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the ...

Page 46: ...ght to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magne...

Page 47: ...er plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 48 before adding external o...

Page 48: ...ternet connectivity A window will display the message How will this computer connect to the internet The system displays three selections Telephone modem Digital subscriber line DSL or cable or Local Area Network LAN 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue To register online your computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network LAN A ...

Page 49: ...our computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty Adding external devices Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your...

Page 50: ...en you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cord cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could h...

Page 51: ...r computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter 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 Wash hands...

Page 52: ...ery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 116 Damaged power cords cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cord cable If the power cord ca...

Page 53: ...t time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Management utility can be used to select a ...

Page 54: ...appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD ...

Page 55: ...e examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard When you turn on the computer for the first time do ...

Page 56: ... finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can either click by double tapping the TouchPad o...

Page 57: ... the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel...

Page 58: ... data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check ...

Page 59: ...e or two memory modules If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command on page 100 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside dow...

Page 60: ...cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packa...

Page 61: ... or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover 10 Replace the screw and tighten it 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 1...

Page 62: ...in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five s...

Page 63: ...System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 of Installing additional memory optional on page 58 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one...

Page 64: ...e printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase on...

Page 65: ...tifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps Setting up your printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printe...

Page 66: ...Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts ...

Page 67: ...omatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Pri...

Page 68: ...the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Next 13 Click Finish You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various...

Page 69: ...e drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 70: ...g To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the left side of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on t...

Page 71: ...er on page 71 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are connecting to a television you may need to change the display properties Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way...

Page 72: ...or more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display To 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 TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use...

Page 73: ... Home or Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer agai...

Page 74: ...puter will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 111 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior ...

Page 75: ...s You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional...

Page 76: ...our computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Sample locking the computer ...

Page 77: ...o the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 112 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 78: ...ruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off ...

Page 79: ...r creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock...

Page 80: ...yboard Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer Windows special keys Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The App...

Page 81: ...oard Using the numeric keypad overlay The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase lett...

Page 82: ...ay keys To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keyp...

Page 83: ...the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program...

Page 84: ... point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 Click My Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the ...

Page 85: ... a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files WindowsNT Accessories Wordpad then click OK If you do not know the location click Browse In the Browse dialog box enter the file name for example wordpad exe and select the drive to search When the operating system has found the file click Open HINT To ru...

Page 86: ...nfigured to warn you when the battery is running low see Power management on page 112 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file na...

Page 87: ... consisting of a period and up to three additional characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ and MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word sa...

Page 88: ...le a different name Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up your printer on page 65 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 ...

Page 89: ...ve that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To and select the drive from the list Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in ...

Page 90: ...om another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD performance it is recommended th...

Page 91: ...light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or multi function drive is on p...

Page 92: ...s the Music CD button 2 When the Music light turns on you may then insert a music CD into the DVD ROM or multifunction drive If a CD is already in the drive you may begin to play it using the play pause button 3 Use the CD DVD control buttons to control the CD as with any typical CD player The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button st...

Page 93: ...ume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or multi function drive The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust Handle discs carefully Avoid touching...

Page 94: ...pindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Sample positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position ...

Page 95: ...ray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Page 96: ...edia Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 97: ...ssociated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and mu...

Page 98: ...emoving a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when...

Page 99: ... of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CD or DVD discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct su...

Page 100: ... computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change...

Page 101: ...ut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Using Hibernation Mode on page 103 and Using Hibernation on page 104 Shutting down more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power b...

Page 102: ... close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off To...

Page 103: ... Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information i...

Page 104: ...e lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK The computer is now set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your option settings occur Once the computer is configured place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hiber...

Page 105: ...e computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I clos...

Page 106: ...de To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power butt...

Page 107: ...tand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using If you power down using the Standby an...

Page 108: ...off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Using Standby Follow these steps to power down the computer using the Stand by 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory tur...

Page 109: ...r which the computer automatically enters into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Management utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Stand by for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standb...

Page 110: ...screen you were previously using If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more infor...

Page 111: ... number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity ba...

Page 112: ...at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 126 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period ...

Page 113: ...a discharged battery and continue working Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Charging the batteries Battery charge time may vary depending...

Page 114: ...omputer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Management utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will al...

Page 115: ...ery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM The above...

Page 116: ...s being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery s current charge The indicator light Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the computer is not connected to AC power Flashing amber indicates that the com...

Page 117: ...to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab Sample Toshiba Po...

Page 118: ...and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of pow...

Page 119: ...Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an ext...

Page 120: ...y using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes Power profiles in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options The following steps describe this procedure If you try to use the ...

Page 121: ... 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop up window Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode ...

Page 122: ...ttery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 104 3 Rem...

Page 123: ... battery 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample unlocking the battery 6 Push and hold the battery release latch Sample releasing the battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently lift the battery pack out of the computer ...

Page 124: ...he computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack see Removing the battery from the computer on page 122 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place 3 Slide the battery releas...

Page 125: ...g sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not o...

Page 126: ...led in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the ...

Page 127: ...the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main batte...

Page 128: ...on you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 40 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plen...

Page 129: ...p The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not...

Page 130: ...ckground pattern Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Start button Taskbar Icon...

Page 131: ...e Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system...

Page 132: ...t only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task pos...

Page 133: ...connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet To stay ...

Page 134: ... to in the operating system 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Phone and Modem options 3 The Phone and Modem options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears 5 In the Attached To field the COM port is specified 6 Make a note of the COM port number 7 To verify that the modem is set up properly double click the COM port to which your modem is con...

Page 135: ...owing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the ...

Page 136: ... home or traveling you may need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone...

Page 137: ...configure Windows to disable the LAN port For procedures see Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer on page 195 To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select the appropriate network adapter 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 6 Select the ...

Page 138: ... of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the On position Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI modul...

Page 139: ...f networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide W...

Page 140: ...d A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can...

Page 141: ...look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive your own email you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offe...

Page 142: ... transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring video features Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the comp...

Page 143: ...tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply Thescreenblinks momentarilywhilethe settings areadjusted The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 4 Click Yes 5 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 4 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movi...

Page 144: ...s and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an exte...

Page 145: ...le select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Aud...

Page 146: ...n use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the right side ...

Page 147: ...e PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in...

Page 148: ...h an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place Sample inserting a PC Card To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing a PC Card 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 ...

Page 149: ...e Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing a PC Card on page 148 Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known...

Page 150: ...e Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 1 Turn the Memory Stick so that the notched corner faces the back of the computer and the arrow is face up 2 Push the media into the slot until it locks in place Sample inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Do not re...

Page 151: ... 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Sample inserting an SD Card Do not touch the SD connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the ca...

Page 152: ...the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Sample inserting an xD Picture Card Do not touch the xD Picture Card connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an xD Picture Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to th...

Page 153: ...at the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Sample inserting an Smart Media Card Do not touch the Smart Media Card connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove a Smart Media Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing ...

Page 154: ...sing the Bridge Media slot 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Removing a SmartMedia Card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out ...

Page 155: ...most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or cl...

Page 156: ...s not responding appear beside its name in the list Sample Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the Shut Down menu then click Turn Off ...

Page 157: ...anufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v s...

Page 158: ...is happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 161 The computer displays the WAR...

Page 159: ... the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to ch...

Page 160: ...ion refer to your operating system s documentation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popular...

Page 161: ...ve a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like hel...

Page 162: ...ltiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive o...

Page 163: ...the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Simply plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy devic...

Page 164: ...ging them Disabling or enabling a device 1 Click Start click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 To enable a device look for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front located on the f...

Page 165: ...dware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include TheGeneraltab whichprovidesbasicinformationabout the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM and ot...

Page 166: ...memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work Toshiba recommends using only memory modules approved by Toshiba Power and...

Page 167: ... computer Turn off the computer remove and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If ...

Page 168: ...ppens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the softwa...

Page 169: ...oes not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brigh...

Page 170: ...ith your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adju...

Page 171: ...nology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing ...

Page 172: ...our computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using uti...

Page 173: ...y carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is ...

Page 174: ...ut from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a remova...

Page 175: ...rs to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card ...

Page 176: ...splays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Man...

Page 177: ...our PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more information see Using Standby Mode on page 107 2 Turn off the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cord cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfuncti...

Page 178: ...inter drivers as shown in Setting up your printer on page 65 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file print...

Page 179: ... to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line ...

Page 180: ...ams you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve ...

Page 181: ...shooting information in your Windows XP documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system spec...

Page 182: ...hiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and wh...

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Page 185: ...n with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 186: ...security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a scr...

Page 187: ...ivating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP Help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ens...

Page 188: ...tery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility ...

Page 189: ... computer into Stand by mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand by confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Standby Mode on page 107 ...

Page 190: ...mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 104 ...

Page 191: ... panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 192: ...s hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi antenna Sample enabling a wireless device Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 57 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows ...

Page 193: ... 3 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 81 F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 194: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 195: ...Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 197 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more inform...

Page 196: ...rosoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network t...

Page 197: ...Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles ...

Page 198: ... Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample viewing device information ...

Page 199: ...on point appears next to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay onthetask tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view ahistory...

Page 200: ...n of the wireless devices that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed info...

Page 201: ...vices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth device ...

Page 202: ...nally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a pro...

Page 203: ...he name of the profile you want to create 6 Enter any optional comments if desired 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 8 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 9 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 10 Under Execute this program after...

Page 204: ... can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utili...

Page 205: ...s point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK The default connect...

Page 206: ...4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or w...

Page 207: ...matically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch d...

Page 208: ...lected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature W...

Page 209: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 210: ...y FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration ...

Page 211: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Page 212: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Page 213: ... instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some character...

Page 214: ... L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the compute...

Page 215: ...d come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating s...

Page 216: ...AT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type o...

Page 217: ...are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernate A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it wa...

Page 218: ...1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an ...

Page 219: ...g information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a com...

Page 220: ...rs are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printe...

Page 221: ... access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels...

Page 222: ... device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer witho...

Page 223: ...B utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term used by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless ...

Page 224: ...harging 167 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 188 removing 122 Bridge Media slot 150 button start 131 buttons CD Player 96 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject 91 C Card and Socket Services 147 CD creating 97 playing using Auto Run 97 CD and DVDs caring for 99 viewing contents 98 CD Player control panel 96 CDs inserting 93 problem solving 173 channels DMA 163 IRQ 162 charging main battery ...

Page 225: ... external speakers 146 mouse 63 power cord cable 52 USB mouse 63 connection set up 136 conserving battery power 119 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 57 control buttons for DVD ROM or multifunction drive 92 critical applications 3 D DC IN 52 desktop creating new icon 130 major features 130 desktop exploration 129 desktop icons 130 Device Manager 164 checking properties 165 disabling a device...

Page 226: ...ng 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 161 general hardware problem 161 non system disk or disk error 158 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 170 program has performed an illegal operation 157 warning resume failure 158 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion memory slot 60 exploring the desktop 129 external mouse 63...

Page 227: ...and DVDs 93 PC Cards 147 installing main battery 122 mouse 63 Internal External mode 170 Internet bookmarked site not found 161 connecting to 140 features 141 overview 139 slow connection 160 surfing 141 uploading and downloading files 142 URL address not found 161 internet explorer icon 131 Internet Service Providers 140 IRQ Interrupt Request 162 ISPs 140 J jack RJ 11 135 K keyboard character key...

Page 228: ...onnection 136 Dial Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 P password instant 186 PC Card Card and Socket Services 147 checklist 175 CIS Card Information Structure 175 computer stops working 176 errors 177 hot swapping fails 176 inserting 147 modem default 134 not recognized 177 problem solving 174 176 removing 148 replacing 149 using 147 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International...

Page 229: ... doesn t eject 173 external display not working 170 external keyboard not working 168 external monitor 169 faulty memory 166 hardware conflict 161 162 163 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 163 Help 161 high pitched noise 174 illegal operation 157 Internet bookmarked site not found 161 Internet connection is slow 160 keyboard not responding 158 keyboard produces unexpected characters 168 mi...

Page 230: ... 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 37 saving your work 86 ScanDisk 171 screen blank 169 doesn t look normal flickers 169 scroll button 57 SD Card inserting 151 removing 152 secondary button 57 security fitting a computer lock cable 75 instant password 186 setting up computer 40 47 59 printer 65 setting up a connection 136 shut down 73 sound wav files 144 problem solving 174 speakers external 14...

Page 231: ...s exploring 142 video projector adjusting display 72 video out S video 70 volume mute hot key 185 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 182 Web sites Toshiba 183 Wi Fi wireless networking 136 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 138 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Media Player 95 Windows Standby 73 Windows Start menu 83 Windows XP Help 161 problem solving 159 Windows XP Professional taskbar 132 Windows XP Profes...