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  • Page 1 Satellite User’s Guide If you need assistance: Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com 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 page 165 in this guide.
  • Page 2 TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA,...
  • Page 3 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's ports.
  • Page 4 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 5 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 equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

  • Page 7: Wireless Interoperability

    Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Page 8 The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency 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. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 9 The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802.11a device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
  • Page 10 This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
  • Page 11 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

  • Page 12: Device Authorization

    The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048...

  • Page 13: Radio Approvals For Wireless Devices

    Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
  • Page 14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique: 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
  • Page 15 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community Countries Austria Belgium, France, Switzerland/Liechtenstein Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK Iceland, Spain O: allowed x: forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.
  • Page 16 This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area.
  • Page 17 Spain Switzerland/ Liechtenstein UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI 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. Argentina Belgium Chile...
  • Page 18 Canada Colombia Cyprus Ecuador Estonia Germany Guatemala Hungary Indonesia Italy Jordan Kuwait Lesotho Luxembourg Malta Morocco Nicaragua Oman Papua New Guinea Paraguay Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Senegal Slovak Republic South Korea Sweden Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) Yemen Chile Costa Rica Czech Republic Egypt Finland...
  • Page 19 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the ® Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 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. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g)
  • Page 20 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

    Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for...
  • Page 22 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth technology) ® Bluetooth Card from Toshiba 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. Argentina Belgium...

  • Page 23: Regulatory Statements

    The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 24 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.
  • Page 25 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850...
  • Page 26 (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) 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.
  • Page 27 EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL.
  • Page 28 Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    Keeping yourself comfortable ...42 Precautions...42 Important information on your computer’s Setting up your computer ...44 Setting up your software...45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ...46 Adding optional external devices...46 Connecting to a power source ...47 Charging the main battery...49 cooling fan ...44...
  • Page 30 Contents Using the computer for the first time ...50 Opening the display panel ...50 Your computer’s features and specifications ...51 Turning on the power ...51 Adding memory (optional) ...52 Installing a memory module ...53 Removing a memory module...58 Checking total memory ...60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ...61 Creating Recovery DVDs...61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options ...62...
  • Page 31 Playing an audio CD...101 Playing optical media ...101 Recording optical media ...102 Removing a disc with the computer on...102 Removing a disc with the computer off ...103 Caring for optical discs ...103 Toshiba’s online resources ...103 keyboard ...89 ® keys ...90 field...94 Contents ®...
  • Page 32 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing...104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design...104 Running the computer on battery power ...104 Battery Notice ...105 Power management ...106 Using additional batteries ...106 Charging batteries...106 Charging the main battery...107 Charging the RTC battery...107 Monitoring main battery power...108 Determining remaining battery power...110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110...
  • Page 33 Using an instant password...143 Using a supervisor password...144 Using a user password ...145 Deleting a user password...146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility...147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ...148 Mouse Utility ...149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility...154 TOSHIBA Button Support...155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...156...
  • Page 34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility ...157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility...158 Fingerprint utility limitations ...158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility...158 Fingerprint Logon ...159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint Fingerprint reader limitations ...160 ConfigFree Getting Started...161 ConfigFree Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...165 Problems that are easy to fix ...165 Problems when you turn on the computer...166...
  • Page 35 If you need further assistance...193 Before you contact Toshiba ...193 Contacting Toshiba ...194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...195 Toshiba’s worldwide offices...195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards ... 197 Hot Key Cards ...197 Using the Hot Key Cards ...198 Application Cards...199 Using the Application Cards...200 Card Case...200...

  • Page 36: Introduction

    You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to...
  • Page 37 (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

  • Page 38: This Guide

    Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.

  • Page 39: Safety Icons

    Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 40: Other Documentation

    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 Goes Wrong” on page 165.

  • Page 41: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort,” that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information.

  • Page 42: Keeping Yourself Comfortable

    Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.
  • Page 43 Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the “Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort”...

  • Page 44: Important Information On Your Computer's Cooling Fan

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode).

  • Page 45: Setting Up Your Software

    NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

  • Page 46: Registering Your Computer With Toshiba

    If you decide not to register at that time, you can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty.

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Power Source

    TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 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.

  • Page 49: Charging The Main Battery

    Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge: Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Glows white or green, depending on your model, when the...

  • Page 50: Using The Computer For The First Time

    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer’s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

  • Page 51: Your Computer's Features And Specifications

    To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.

  • Page 52: Adding Memory (Optional)

    You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page...

  • Page 53: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot.
  • Page 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Click Shut Down.
  • Page 55 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Remove the memory module slot cover. Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
  • Page 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A.
  • Page 57 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.

  • Page 58: Removing A Memory Module

    Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see Turn the computer right side up. Reconnect the cables. Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
  • Page 59 NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at Enter which time Windows When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may...

  • Page 60: Checking Total Memory

    Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see Turn the computer right side up.

  • Page 61: Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

    (complete steps and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows “Windows feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission.

  • Page 62: Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options

    DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs:...
  • Page 63 Press and hold the powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: Recovery of Factory Default Software...
  • Page 64 Be sure to save your work to external media first. On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
  • Page 65 The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk—This...
  • Page 66 To recover only your C: drive: On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions.

  • Page 67: Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using The Recovery Media

    When the initial screen displays, press The boot menu appears. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. Please refer to page 62, to explain the available recovery options.

  • Page 68: Installing Drivers And Applications

    Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications:...

  • Page 69: Scrolling With The Touchpad

    NOTE 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 click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons.

  • Page 70: Using External Display Devices

    HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of...

  • Page 71: Directing The Display Output When You Turn On The Computer

    Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. 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.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Quality Of The External Display

    Getting Started Using an external keyboard NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV).

  • Page 73: Setting Up A Printer

    If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in To connect a printer to your computer:...

  • Page 74: Connecting An Optional External Diskette Drive

    Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports.

  • Page 75: Options For Turning Off The Computer

    Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer.
  • Page 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.

  • Page 77: Using The Shut Down Command

    Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. Use the following steps to turn off your computer using the Shut Down command: Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in...
  • Page 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.

  • Page 79: Using And Configuring Hibernation Mode

    Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows white or green, depending on your model.
  • Page 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

  • Page 81: Using And Configuring Sleep Mode

    Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in the Start menu.
  • Page 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode.
  • Page 83 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC...

  • Page 84: Closing The Display Panel

    Getting Started Customizing your computer’s settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows white or green, depending on your model.

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Computer

    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 computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
  • Page 86 Getting Started Caring for your computer Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable...

  • Page 87: Chapter 2: Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
  • Page 88 Learning the Basics Computing tips Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.

  • Page 89: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page.

  • Page 90: Ctrl, Fn, And Alt Keys

    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl , and program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the keys at the top of the keyboard.

  • Page 91: Overlay Keys

    Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric...

  • Page 92: Starting A Program

    Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options.

  • Page 93: Starting A Program From Windows

    Starting a program from Windows If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location of the program’s executable file (this file ends with .exe).

  • Page 94: Starting A Program Using The Start Search Field

    Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu’s Start Search field to start WordPad: Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field...
  • Page 95 Saving files ® In your Windows Click Browse folders. 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 name.

  • Page 96: Printing Your Work

    Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft file name with an extension of “.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file.

  • Page 97: Backing Up Your Work

    Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available.

  • Page 98: Using The Optical Drive

    Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform.

  • Page 99: Media Control Buttons

    Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.

  • Page 100: Inserting An Optical Disc

    Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off. Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off. Press the drive’s eject button.

  • Page 101: Playing An Audio Cd

    If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

  • Page 102: Recording Optical Media

    Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders.

  • Page 103: Removing A Disc With The Computer Off

    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.

  • Page 104: Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

    It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset 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.

  • Page 105: Battery Notice

    This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer.

  • Page 106: Power Management

    Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.

  • Page 107: Charging The Main Battery

    Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices.

  • Page 108: Monitoring Main Battery Power

    Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on.
  • Page 109 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. “Changing the main battery” on page 114 replacing the main battery.

  • Page 110: Determining Remaining Battery Power

    Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying NOTE to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations.

  • Page 111: Setting Battery Notifications

    Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off.

  • Page 112: Power Plans

    Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again...

  • Page 113: Using A Hot Key To Set The Power Plan

    Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. Click Create a Power Plan to set up a new plan. To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following NOTE steps. Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit.

  • Page 114: Changing The Main Battery

    Mobile Computing Changing the main battery While continuing to press desired Power Plan. The Power Plan options are: Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Release the The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery.
  • Page 115 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery Mobile Computing Changing the main battery...

  • Page 116: Inserting A Charged Battery

    Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

  • Page 117: Taking Care Of Your Battery

    Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock Turn the computer right side up. Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page Restart the computer.

  • Page 118: Maintaining Your Battery

    If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.

  • Page 119: Disposing Of Used Batteries

    If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, visit...

  • Page 120: Traveling Tips

    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 plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs.

  • Page 121: Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

    Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the ® Windows operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.

  • Page 122: Finding Your Way Around The Desktop

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button (Sample Image) Windows Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.
  • Page 123 Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User’s Guide instructs you to click...

  • Page 124: Setting Up For Communications

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/ ®...

  • Page 125: Connecting A Modem To A Telephone Line

    For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer’s modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications ®...
  • Page 126 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer’s built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.

  • Page 127: An Overview Of Using The Internet

    An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet...

  • Page 128: Connecting To The Internet

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet.

  • Page 129: Uploading To, And Downloading Files From, The Internet

    Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with...

  • Page 130: Using External Speakers Or Headphones

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen Click the Start Recording button. Speak normally into the microphone. When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button.

  • Page 131: Fm Tuner

    FM tuner (Available on certain models) Your computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to live local FM radio stations. To use this feature: Turn your computer on. Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port on your computer.

  • Page 132: Using An Expresscard

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using an ExpressCard NOTE To E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. The Web Camera software, by default, should already be running in the Notification Area.

  • Page 133: Removing An Expresscard

    PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy...

  • Page 134: Inserting Memory Media

    Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts.

  • Page 135: Using The I.link ® Port

    Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out. ® Using the i.LINK ®...

  • Page 136: Chapter 5: Utilities

    TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer...

  • Page 137: Toshiba Assist

    Fingerprint Authentication Utility ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.

  • Page 138: Connect

    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ConfigFree Bluetooth Bluetooth (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab ® Connectivity Doctor ® Settings ® Local COM Settings...

  • Page 139: Secure

    Secure The features available in this category are: Supervisor password User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab Utilities TOSHIBA Assist...

  • Page 140: Protect & Fix

    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Protect & Fix tab...

  • Page 141: Optimize

    The features available in this category are: Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab Utilities TOSHIBA Assist...

  • Page 142: Toshiba Application Installer

    Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows Click Next.

  • Page 143: Setting Passwords

    When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: An instant password—Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily.

  • Page 144: Using A Supervisor Password

    Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer.

  • Page 145: Using A User Password

    Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer.

  • Page 146: Deleting A User Password

    TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. On the left side, click the Secure tab. Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup window appears. (Sample Image) Password tab of Hardware Setup window Select Registered.

  • Page 147: Toshiba Pc Diagnostic Tool Utility

    Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility:...

  • Page 148: Toshiba Sd™ Memory Card Format Utility

    This utility is used to format SD Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card.

  • Page 149: Mouse Utility

    To access the Mouse utility: Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories:...

  • Page 150: Toshiba Hardware Setup

    Windows system. To access it: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen – General tab...
  • Page 151 However, the “USB Sleep and Charge function” may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup “Directing the...
  • Page 152 Disabled. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of this function. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in Enabled. For normal use, set the setting to Mode-1.
  • Page 153 Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to the USB ports. NOTE “When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the “USB Wakeup function” does not work for compatible ports. The Wakeup setting (function to allow the Wakeup) check box will be displayed on the Device Manager and even though you can change the settings the “USB Wakeup function”...

  • Page 154: Toshiba Zooming Utility

    Adobe Acrobat Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen Select the desired option(s).

  • Page 155: Toshiba Button Support

    For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the click Help. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons. These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard.

  • Page 156: Cd/Dvd Drive Acoustic Silencer

    Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD. Click Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data. ® session. If you shut down, TOSHIBA Assist.

  • Page 157: Toshiba Accessibility

    TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function.

  • Page 158: Fingerprint Authentication Utility

    Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility.

  • Page 159: Fingerprint Logon

    Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using fingerprints. During user enrollment, fingerprint samples are saved and associated with the user’s Windows user attempts to log on again, the user’s fingerprint is read and compared with the user’s enrolled fingerprints; if the fingerprint is recognized, user logon is completed.

  • Page 160: Fingerprint Reader Limitations

    Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath) Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger...

  • Page 161: Configfree

    Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility.

  • Page 162: Configfree ® Utilities

    Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. Double-click the ConfigFree icon Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. Click the ConfigFree icon then click the desired utility. NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.”...
  • Page 163 Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in ® “profiles.” ConfigFree network settings and devices. You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network.
  • Page 164 Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: Click the Move the pointer to Profile. Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. icon in the Notification Area.

  • Page 165: Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

    This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are 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.

  • Page 166: Problems When You Turn On The Computer

    If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working.
  • Page 167 Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source.
  • Page 168 Try turning the computer on again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the steps below.

  • Page 169: The Windows Operating System Is Not Working

    The Windows Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket.

  • Page 170: Internet Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong The Windows Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low-resolution video (640x480) Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description.

  • Page 171: The Windows Operating System Can Help You

    Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows and Support to troubleshoot the problem first.

  • Page 172: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. Disable the device.

  • Page 173: Memory Problems

    The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.

  • Page 174: Power And The Batteries

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional...

  • Page 175: Keyboard Problems

    After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.

  • Page 176: Display Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Click Restart. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank.
  • Page 177 Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the screen. Click Display settings to choose the screen resolution. The built-in screen flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. To reduce the amount of flickering, try using fewer colors. To change the number of colors displayed: Right-click in a blank area of the Windows Click Personalize, and then Display Settings.

  • Page 178: Disk Drive Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.

  • Page 179: Optical Drive Problems

    To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. After it opens, click Defragment now. 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 utility software.

  • Page 180: Sound System Problems

    For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs.

  • Page 181: Expresscard ® Problems

    The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control.
  • Page 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which will be listed under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard’s Properties dialog box, which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status.

  • Page 183: Printer Problems

    An ExpressCard Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems.

  • Page 184: Modem Problems

    The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to someone else. For more information regarding your system’s V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking...
  • Page 185 To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some Toshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an...
  • Page 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed. Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the ®...

  • Page 187: Dvd Operating Problems

    “Checking device properties” on page 172 on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.

  • Page 188: Develop Good Computing Habits

    If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.

  • Page 189: Data And System Configuration Backup In The Windows Operating System

    Data and system configuration backup in the Windows system The Windows for backing up your Windows and other important files. Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss.
  • Page 190 An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal hard drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ‘burn’) as well as read from optical discs.
  • Page 191 NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. Click Start. Click Control Panel. Click System and Maintenance. Click Backup and Restore Center.
  • Page 192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. If the device is connected first, it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully.

  • Page 193: If You Need Further Assistance

    The “USB Wakeup function” does not work. When the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled in the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the “USB Wakeup function” does not work for ports that support the “USB Sleep and Charge function.” In that case, use a USB port that does not have the “USB Sleep and Charge function”-compatible icon ( ), if you...

  • Page 194: Contacting Toshiba

    Go to the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.

  • Page 195: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites

    Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF.
  • Page 196 Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road...

  • Page 197: Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

    Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system...

  • Page 198: Using The Hot Key Cards

    To use the Hot Key Cards: Press and hold the The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display Double-click the Card for the system function to be modified.

  • Page 199: Application Cards

    TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information, refer to Zooming Utility” on page Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to Hardware Setup” on page TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to Support”...

  • Page 200: Using The Application Cards

    Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: Press and hold the The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards are hidden under this card.

  • Page 201: Hot Key Functions

    Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones.

  • Page 202: Lock (Instant Security)

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Lock (Instant security) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Security options hot key function activates instant security. The user...

  • Page 203: Power Plan

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window.

  • Page 204: Sleep Mode

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Sleep mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see and configuring Sleep mode” on page Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the...

  • Page 205: Hibernation Mode

    Hibernation mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the...

  • Page 206: Output (Display Switch)

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display Mode).

  • Page 207: Display Brightness

    To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. This hot key decreases the screen brightness. This hot key increases the screen brightness.

  • Page 208: Disabling Or Enabling Wireless Devices

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices* installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the...

  • Page 209: Disabling Or Enabling The Touchpad

    Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™” on page Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options:...

  • Page 210: Zoom (Display Resolution)

    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: [Space bar] (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired...

  • Page 211: Keyboard Hot Key Functions

    This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in.

  • Page 212: Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

    Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer 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 Australia AS approved United Kingdom...

  • Page 213: Glossary

    Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. BIOS CD-ROM CD-RW CMOS COM1 COM2 DIMM alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory compact disc rewrite memory...
  • Page 214 Glossary DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML IEEE LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA SCSI disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission gigabyte hard disk drive...
  • Page 215 SDRAM SRAM SVGA Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (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.
  • Page 216 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) —...
  • Page 217 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 —...
  • Page 218 Glossary 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 computer’s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices.
  • Page 219 double-click — To press and release the pointing device’s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the Windows button, unless otherwise stated. double-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette.
  • Page 220 Glossary file — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file allocation table (FAT) — The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk.
  • Page 221 Hibernation — A feature of many Toshiba 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 was when the computer was turned off.
  • Page 222 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
  • Page 223 network — A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen.
  • Page 224 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing device —...
  • Page 225 RJ11 — A modular connector used on most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 connector is a 6-wire connector. ROM (read-only memory) — Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power.
  • Page 226 Glossary universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial.

  • Page 227: Index

    174 notifications 111 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 52 start 123...
  • Page 228 Index cleaning 85 moving 85 non-system disk or disk error message 168 not accessing disk drives 167 running on battery power 104 setting up 44 warning resume failure message computer lock 85 computing tips 87 ConfigFree® 161 connecting 70 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 125 control buttons 69...
  • Page 229 FAT (File Allocation Table) 178 file extensions 96 file, backing up 88 files backing up 97 printing 96 restoring 97 saving 94 fingerprint authentication 158 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 158 FM tuner 131 Fn keys 90 function keys 90 hard drive recovery utilities 61 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones...
  • Page 230 Index keyboard, full-size 89 lock computer, using 85 main battery removing 114 memory adding 52 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 60 memory module slot 55 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 184 monitor 70 connecting 70...
  • Page 231 177 checking device properties 172 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 182 computer will not power up 166 contacting Toshiba 193 corrupted/damaged data files 179 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 ExpressCard® 181...
  • Page 232 125 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 195 TOSHIBA Assist 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 175 keyboard 175...
  • Page 233 Windows® operating system desktop Windows® Start menu 92 wireless networking 124 Wizards Connect to the Internet 125 World Wide Web 127 www 127 Index...

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