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  • Page 1 User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InTouch Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see page 175. TOSHIBA 3500/3505 ® ® Center “If Something Goes Wrong” on C6632-0902M1...
  • Page 2 If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    : 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 or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, ®...

  • Page 4: Type Of Service

    Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

  • Page 5: If Problems Arise

    FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba.

  • Page 6: Wireless Interoperability

    USOC RJ11C. 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: ❖...

  • Page 7: Wireless Lan And Your Health

    Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

  • Page 8: Interference Statement

    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.
  • Page 9 The radiated output power of the Bluetooth™ Cards from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth™ Cards from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been tested with Wireless LAN (FCC ID:CJ6PA3171WL) for co-location requirements.
  • Page 10 ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth™ Cards from Toshiba, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.
  • Page 11 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 12 PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. Symbol Commander is a trademark of Sensiva, inc.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ...22 This guide ... 22 Safety icons ... 23 Other icons used... 24 Other documentation ... 24 Service options ... 25 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ... 26 Making sure you have everything ... 26 Finding where everything is located... 26 Front with the display panel closed ...
  • Page 14 Turning on the power... 54 Using the TouchPad™ ... 54 Setting up your software... 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ... 57 Using your computer in tablet mode... 58 Setting up a printer ... 60 Customizing your computer’s settings... 61 Powering off the computer ...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics... 65 Computing tips ... 65 Using the keyboard ... 66 Character keys ... 67 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ... 68 Function keys... 68 Windows Overlay keys ... 69 Starting a program...
  • Page 16 Contents Uploading and downloading files from Toshiba’s online resources... 85 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ... 86 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ... 86 Running the computer on battery power ... 86 Maximizing battery life... 87 Using additional batteries ... 88 Battery safety precautions... 88 Charging batteries...
  • Page 17 Display limitations ... 106 Using tablet mode... 106 Preparing to use the tablet ... 106 Using tablet mode... 108 Using the Toshiba tablet pen... 111 Returning the computer to its original Using PC Cards... 112 Inserting a PC Card ... 113 Removing a PC Card ...
  • Page 18 Contents Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity... 118 Windows Personalizing your desktop... 119 Customizing the taskbar ... 119 Bringing the world to your desktop... 120 Changing desktop and browsing style ... 121 Personalizing individual windows ... 122 Customizing window toolbars... 123 Displaying information about each folder... 124 Setting up for communications...
  • Page 19 Using Standby ... 144 Going into Standby mode more quickly ... 145 Starting again from Standby ... 148 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ... 149 Fn-esse ... 149 Starting Fn-esse... 150 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 151 Viewing existing key assignments ...
  • Page 20 Develop good computing habits ... 202 If you need further assistance... 203 Before you call ... 203 Contacting Toshiba ... 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 205 ® operating system is not working . 178 ® XP operating system...
  • Page 21 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ... 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys... 210 Volume Mute ... 210 Password security ... 210 Without a password ... 210 With a password ... 211 Power usage mode ... 212 Standby Mode... 213 Hibernation mode ... 214 Display modes ...

  • Page 22: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. You will find that your Microsoft operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

  • Page 23: Safety Icons

    Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order 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 the icons highlight these instructions as follows: DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is...

  • Page 24: Other Icons Used

    Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft which explains the features of the operating system. ®...

  • Page 25: Service Options

    Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong”...

  • Page 26: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

    If any items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator. Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your...

  • Page 27: Front With The Display Panel Closed

    Front with the display panel closed Battery Volume control dial lock Headphone jack Microphone jack Microphone jack—The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Connecting a microphone or other device to this jack automatically disables the internal microphone.

  • Page 28: Back

    Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Back DC-IN jack Cooling vent Cooling vent—Provides ventilation to keep the computer’s processor from overheating. The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s processor, make sure you don’t block the cooling vent.

  • Page 29: Right Side

    Right side Hard disk drive cover—Covers the computer’s hard disk drive. Security lock slot—Attaching an optional PORT- Noteworthy you anchor your computer to a large, heavy object such as your desk. For more information, see lock” on page Left side Compact Flash eject button Compact Flash...

  • Page 30: Front With The Display Panel Open

    Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located PC Card eject button—Allow easy removal of a PC Card. Modem port—Lets you connect the computer’s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. Wireless antenna on/off switch—(available only on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems)—...
  • Page 31 Function keys TouchPad Primary control button Toshiba tablet pen—The writing instrument used with the writing tablet. For more information, see on page 106. Power button—The power button is located above the key. Press and release the power button to turn on the...
  • Page 32 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Primary control button—Acts like the primary button on a mouse. For more information, see on page Display release button—Pressing this button opens the computer display panel. System indicator panel— Provide information about various system functions.

  • Page 33: Underside

    Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Screen and tablet—The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Note that the screen rotates clockwise and folds down to be used as a writing tablet. See “Using tablet mode”...

  • Page 34: Indicator Panels

    Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Indicator panels Two sets of indicator panels, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel, display the current state of your system. System indicator panel This panel is located on the top leading edge of the display. AC power light—Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source.

  • Page 35: Keyboard Indicator Panel

    Hard disk drive light—Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Wireless indicator light—If your computer is fitted with an optional wireless communication system, either 802.11b (now referred to as Wi-Fi—wireless fidelity) or Bluetooth, this indicator light glows amber when the wireless on/off antenna switch is on.

  • Page 36: Display System Buttons

    Finding Your Way Around Display system buttons Display system buttons Use the four buttons below the screen on the right, to perform the following functions: Windows Security button—Performs the same function as pressing Ctrl Down button—Programmable button. Up button—Programmable button. Enter/menu button—Programmable button.
  • Page 37 Finding Your Way Around Display system buttons Use the Up or Down buttons to move to the item you would like to quickly access, and then press the Enter/menu button to select it. For more information on the functions of Tablet menu items, “Tablet and Pen Settings”...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and location Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for...

  • Page 39: Keeping Yourself Comfortable

    AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact your Toshiba service representative or your network administrator. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
  • Page 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries: ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching.
  • Page 41 comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor. If you are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.

  • Page 42: Precautions

    Getting Started Precautions 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. ❖...

  • Page 43: Setting Up Your Computer

    ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette or email, or download from the Internet. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter.

  • Page 44: Installing A Memory Module

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Installing a memory module Depending on your system’s configuration, the memory slot may be occupied. You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard Phillips no.
  • Page 45 Base of the computer Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Removing the memory slot cover screws Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later.
  • Page 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer CAUTION: 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).

  • Page 47: Removing A Memory Module

    Replace the memory slot cover. Replace the screw and tighten it. Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: Complete steps 1–7 in page 44” to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s).

  • Page 48: Connecting An External Usb Mouse

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer’s built-in pointing device. You can attach an external mouse to one of the computer’s USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Modem

    ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer. For more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba web site at Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer’s built-in modem provides an RJ11 jack.

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Network

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack. Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION: The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Never connect the modem to a digital telephone line.

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live power outlet, or use the battery. Connecting to an AC outlet The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from a wall outlet and to charge the computer’s battery.
  • Page 52 Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet.

  • Page 53: Connecting Other External Devices

    Using the battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must first charge To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged in until the battery light glows green. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.

  • Page 54: Turning On The Power

    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. If an optional external diskette drive is connected to your computer, check that the drive is empty.
  • Page 55 Using the computer for the first time ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖...
  • Page 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the current enable/disable TouchPad setting: Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click Printers and Other Hardware. Click Mouse Properties.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Your Software

    Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by double- Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 216.

  • Page 58: Using Your Computer In Tablet Mode

    By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your system is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen located at the edge of the screen. CAUTION: When rotating LCD screen of your computer, be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction, and not apply excessive force or speed.
  • Page 59 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer in tablet mode For more information on using the computer in tablet mode, “Using tablet mode” on page NOTE: Included with your computer is Sensiva’s Symbol Commander™ allowing you to quickly execute commands (for example, changing the layout of the screen from landscape to portrait) by drawing a pre-assigned symbol on the screen.

  • Page 60: Setting Up A Printer

    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Setting up a printer If you have a printer, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once. Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears.

  • Page 61: Customizing Your Computer's Settings

    Doing so may damage your hard disk. For more information, see page 134. Getting Started Powering off the computer “Turning off the display 96. There are additional custom “Toshiba Utilities” on page ® XP Professional “Powering down the computer” on 149. ®...

  • Page 62: Closing The Display Panel

    Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see page 160. “Power Management” on “Using Hibernation” on page 140 144. “Battery safety precautions” on “Toshiba...

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Computer

    Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
  • Page 64 Getting Started Caring for your computer Pass the locking end through the loop. 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.

  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics

    Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system’s basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer’s memory until you save it to 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.

  • Page 66: Using The Keyboard

    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.

  • Page 67: Character Keys

    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. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the numeral 1 are not interchangeable.

  • Page 68: Ctrl, Fn, And Alt Keys

    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard has only one Most of the time this doesn’t matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left keys, or to the regular and numeric pad the full-sized keyboard. Using the these separate keys, as follows: ❖...

  • Page 69: Windows ® Special Keys

    Hot keys When used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions specific to your computer. For more information, see page 210. ® Windows special keys ® Windows special keys Your computer’s keyboard has two keys, located at the top- right of the keyboard, that have special functions in the operating system: ❖...
  • Page 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press simultaneously. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on.

  • Page 71: Starting A Program

    To turn off the numeric overlay, hold down the press again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on.

  • Page 72: Saving Your Work

    Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows ❖ Use the Run dialog box For more information, see Help and Support in the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette.

  • Page 73: Printing Your Work

    Printing your work Verify that the Windows your printer as described in 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).

  • Page 74: Copying Documents To A Diskette

    Learning the Basics Using diskettes Copying documents to a diskette Diskettes provide an easy means of transferring files from one computer to another. Copying a file to a diskette also gives you a backup copy in case something happens to the original on your hard disk.

  • Page 75: Taking Care Of Diskettes

    Taking care of diskettes To protect the data stored on your diskettes: ❖ Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to protect them and keep them clean. ❖ Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost. ❖...

  • Page 76: Restoring Your Work

    Learning the Basics Restoring your work Sample Backup or Restore Wizard window Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your work You can also use the Backup or Restore Wizard to restore information from your backup media to your hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk.

  • Page 77: Inserting Discs (Cd Or Dvd)

    To attach this drive to your computer, follow the instructions “Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive” on page 104. Inserting discs (CD or DVD) To insert a disc into the drive: Make sure the computer is turned on. Make sure the drive-in-use indicator light is off. Press the drive’s eject button.

  • Page 78: Removing Discs (Cd Or Dvd)

    Learning the Basics Using a DVD drive Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. CAUTION: Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Never touch the surface of the disc. Never stack discs.

  • Page 79: Caring For Cds And Dvds

    Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. Gently push the tray in to close it. To remove a disc with the computer turned off: Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole.

  • Page 80: Playing Audio

    Learning the Basics Playing audio Playing audio Your computer is equipped to play audio files, including those that run on optional media devices such as CD and DVD drives. By adjusting the controls on your operating system’s Windows Media playing of those files. To access the Windows Media click Windows Media Player.

  • Page 81: 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 modem (supplied with your computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖...

  • Page 82: An Overview Of Using The Internet

    Learning the Basics An overview of using the Internet The computer connects with the network. 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: ❖...

  • Page 83: Internet Service Providers

    Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and...

  • Page 84: Surfing The Internet

    Learning the Basics An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the Internet or your company’s Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address.

  • Page 85: Uploading And Downloading Files From The Internet

    File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. 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 86: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

    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.

  • Page 87: Maximizing Battery Life

    This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshibaaccessories.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.

  • Page 88: Using Additional Batteries

    Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power operating time, continue operating until the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a power outlet.

  • Page 89: Charging Batteries

    shape while it is being used or charged. Carefully remove the battery from the computer. ❖ Never try to disassemble a battery. ❖ Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes. ❖...

  • Page 90: Charging The Batteries

    To charge the batteries in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The batteries charge whether the computer is on or off. NOTE: Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for use with your computer’s batteries. The battery light ( charged, and glows green when it is fully charged.

  • Page 91: Using A Battery Charger

    Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your computer and its batteries. You can order a Toshiba battery charger through the accessories information sheet or Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com.

  • Page 92: Determining Remaining Battery Power

    Click Start, then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance. Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery.

  • Page 93: Conserving Battery Power

    Where you are working—since operating time decreases at low temperatures. Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before having to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into several preset power usage modes. Mobile Computing Conserving battery power...

  • Page 94: Setting A Power Usage Mode

    Mobile Computing Conserving battery power Setting a power usage mode NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility for changing system power settings. Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click Performance and Maintenance. Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

  • Page 95: Using Battery Alarms

    To set an alarm or alarms: Click Start, Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance. Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Using battery alarms simultaneously to display the power usage key. Mobile Computing...

  • Page 96: Turning Off The Display Automatically

    Mobile Computing Turning off the display automatically In the “Running on batteries” section, click Details. The mode Properties window appears. Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm(s), as desired. Turning off the display automatically To save power, it’s a good idea to set the display to turn off automatically when you’re not using the computer.

  • Page 97: Changing The Battery

    Sample Display Properties window with Screen Saver tab displayed In the section labeled Screen Saver, select the screen saver of your choice. In the Wait window, click the up and down buttons to set the number of minutes of inactivity before the display turns off automatically.

  • Page 98: Removing The Battery From The Computer

    Mobile Computing Changing the battery Removing the battery from the computer CAUTION: When handling batteries, don’t drop or knock them. Also be careful not to damage the casing or short-circuit the terminals. To remove the battery: Save your work. Shut down and turn off the computer. Remove all cables connected to the computer.

  • Page 99: Inserting A Charged Battery

    Removing the discharged battery WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in Inserting a charged battery Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.

  • Page 100: Disposing Of Used Batteries Safely

    ❖ 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 also apply while traveling. “Selecting a place to...
  • Page 101 Mobile Computing Traveling tips manuals, power cables, diskettes, etc. See your dealer for more information. NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to put your notebook through airport security. The X-ray equipment used will not harm your computer.

  • Page 102: Chapter 5: Expansion Options

    Chapter 5 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in your office as well as on the road. This chapter explains how to set up several optional external devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer. To order additional devices and accessories, see the accessories information provided with your computer, or visit toshibaaccessories.com.

  • Page 103: Using The Optional External Usb Diskette Drive

    Using the optional external USB diskette drive Using the optional external USB diskette drive The optional external USB diskette drive allows you to use diskettes and is useful for installing software on the hard disk, exchanging information with other systems, and making backup copies of the files stored on your hard disk.

  • Page 104: Using An Optional External Dvd-Rom Drive

    Expansion Options Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive An optional external DVD drive allows you to use CDs and DVDs and is useful for installing software on the hard disk, and exchanging information with other systems. Optional external DVD-ROM drive Connecting the optional external DVD drive You can install the external drive in the PC Card slot on...

  • Page 105: Directing The Display Output When You Turn On The Computer

    Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you’ve connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key ( Press While holding down setting you want takes effect.

  • Page 106: Display Limitations

    Expansion Options Using tablet mode Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the screen.
  • Page 107 Rotate the display panel clockwise 180 you complete this task, the screen faces away from the keyboard. CAUTION: When rotating LCD screen of your computer, be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction, and not apply excessive force or speed. Rotating the display panel clockwise 180 Flip the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen.

  • Page 108: Using Tablet Mode

    Rotation Utility” on page Using tablet mode Press the dimple at the bottom of the Toshiba tablet pen to remove it from the slot at the edge of the display panel. Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet Display latch “The Toshiba...
  • Page 109 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen. Writing on the tablet After placing the screen in tablet mode, be sure to calibrate the screen using the Tablet and Pen Settings screen. There are two ways to open this screen.
  • Page 110 To open the Tablet and Pen Settings screen through the TOSHIBA Console: Click Start, then point to All Programs. Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Click the Table and Pen Settings icon.

  • Page 111: Using The Toshiba Tablet Pen

    Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse, or other pointing device. For example, you can execute "mouse type" commands in the same manner you normally would: ❖...

  • Page 112: Returning The Computer To Its Original Configuration

    When you are finished using the tablet, follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration: Return the Toshiba tablet pen to the slot at the edge of the display panel. Press the display latch release button.

  • Page 113: Inserting A Pc Card

    Inserting a PC Card Before inserting a PC Card, read the documentation that came with the card to see if it has any special requirements. HINT: The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services software 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 the operating system.

  • Page 114: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Expansion Options Using PC Cards Push the eject button again so the card will pop out. Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. Hot swapping PC Cards One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.

  • Page 115: Using An Sd Card

    During installation of the SD card drivers, one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed. The message may appear as “Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba).” Click Yes to continue. Installing the SD card in the SD slot...

  • Page 116: Formatting An Sd Card

    Expansion Options Using an SD card Formatting an SD card If you want to format your SD card, you may do so using ® Windows operating system formats such as FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS. After formatting is complete, there is a possibility that the SD card may become unusable on some devices which have an SD card slot.
  • Page 117 To remove an SD card, press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. The device name will disappear only after you have physically removed the card from your computer. CAUTION: Removing the SD card without the eject utility may result in lost data on your SD card.

  • Page 118: Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity

    Chapter 6 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. ® Windows XP special features The Windows several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖...

  • Page 119: Personalizing Your Desktop

    Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: ❖ Taskbar—which resources to display for quick access ❖...

  • Page 120: Bringing The World To Your Desktop

    Enhancing Productivity Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click. Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface: Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button.

  • Page 121: Changing Desktop And Browsing Style

    To browse the Gallery for more components to add, click Visit Gallery. In order to browse, an active Internet connection must be established. To select some other Web site, type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it. You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways.

  • Page 122: Personalizing Individual Windows

    Enhancing Productivity Personalizing your desktop The My Computer window appears. Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box Click the preferred options. Click Apply, then OK. Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window.

  • Page 123: Customizing Window Toolbars

    Enhancing Productivity Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus.

  • Page 124: Displaying Information About Each Folder

    Enhancing Productivity Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Address Bar Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used Displaying a toolbar in a window Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears.

  • Page 125: Setting Up For Communications

    Open the folder you want to view as a Web page. In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. Click Apply, then OK. Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page.

  • Page 126: Determining The Com Port

    Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports.

  • Page 127: Using The Ethernet Lan Port

    Modem options box. Close the Control Panel. For more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba web site at Using the Ethernet LAN Port If your operating system is Windows can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) at work or from a remote location.

  • Page 128: Exchanging Data With Another Computer

    ❖ Use an external CD-ROM drive. You can order a PC Card CD-ROM drive from Toshiba and install it in the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer. Alternatively, if you have a PC Card SCSI adapter, you can use a SCSI CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 129: Setting Up A Direct Cable Connection

    You can access your Recovery CD by connecting your notebook to the office network. You then can upload the files on the CD from another computer with a CD-ROM drive onto a network server and download the files onto your notebook. ❖...
  • Page 130 Your Wi-Fi Mini PCI and Bluetooth modules are integrated into your computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove the modules from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. Network Device Switch The Network Device Switch enables quick and easy setup of Internet and network settings.

  • Page 131: Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth icon is highlighted. Release the keys. Bluetooth is now enabled. NOTE: Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetooth specification version 1.1. Toshiba cannot confirm all compatibility with PC products and/or electronic devices using Bluetooth other than Toshiba mobile PCs. Enhancing Productivity...

  • Page 132: Using Audio Features

    The computer plays sounds through the internal speaker. It uses the sound settings in your operating system, except for the system speaker, which is configured by the Toshiba System utility. To adjust the volume, click the speaker icon in the taskbar.

  • Page 133: Recording Sounds

    Recording sounds The external microphone may be used with other software to record monaural audio sounds and save them as digital audio.WAV files on disk. DEFINITION: A .WAV (pronounced “wave”) file is one of the formats for storing sound in files. You may also record sounds as .WAV files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack.

  • Page 134: Adjusting Recording Settings

    Enhancing Productivity Powering down the computer Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

  • Page 135: Turn Off Or Shut Down Command

    ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: 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 your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

  • Page 136: Hibernation Command

    Enhancing Productivity Powering down the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely.

  • Page 137: Using Turn Off Or Shut Down

    ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using.

  • Page 138: Turning Off More Quickly

    To use this method, you first need to turn on the feature in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click Performance and Maintenance. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window...
  • Page 139 Click Details in the Plugged in section. The Full Power Properties window appears. Click the System Power Mode tab. Sample Full Power Properties window Select Power Off for the option you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button.

  • Page 140: Starting Again After Turn Off Or Shut Down

    Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again, press and release the power button;...
  • Page 141 The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window In the Plugged in area, click the Details button. Click the System Power Mode tab. Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button...

  • Page 142: Going Into Hibernation Mode

    Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate support check box. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode...

  • Page 143: Going Into Hibernation Mode More Quickly

    The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate (“Hibernate” only appears when the shift key is pressed). The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely.

  • Page 144: Starting Again From Hibernation

    Enhancing Productivity Using Standby ❖ By closing the display panel Starting again from Hibernation To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button until the on/off icon glows green. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start the computer again by opening the display panel.

  • Page 145: Going Into Standby Mode More Quickly

    Click Stand By. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light ( machine is in Standby mode. If you are connected to a Windows server), power down the computer using the Standby command as follows: Click the Start button, then select Shut down.
  • Page 146 The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window Click Details in the Plugged in section. The Full Power Properties window appears.
  • Page 147 Sample Full Power Properties window Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display...

  • Page 148: Starting Again From Standby

    Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Standby...

  • Page 149: Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

    TOSHIBA Console ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation utility Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any program without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files.

  • Page 150: Starting Fn-Esse

    You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse You can access Fn-esse in one of two ways: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and Fn-esse. ❖ Click the Fn-esse icon. The Fn-esse keyboard appears.

  • Page 151: Assigning A Key To A Program Or Document

    The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Windows plus the appropriate key from within any ® program. Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® Explorer (or the...
  • Page 152 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: Start Fn-esse. Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the press the desired assignment key. ❖...

  • Page 153: Viewing Existing Key Assignments

    Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate the utility: Click Start, then click Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears. plus the appropriate key from within any ® program. Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility...

  • Page 154: Toshiba Console

    Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Put a check mark next to the desired option. Click OK. TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access this utility: Click Start, then point to All Programs.

  • Page 155: Customize Your Computer

    Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of options: ❖ Customize Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize Your Computer The options available in this category are: ❖ Power Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotkey assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse”...

  • Page 156: Network

    User password TOSHIBA Controls The TOHSIBA Controls allows you to select either the default Internet browser, default e-mail program, TOSHIBA Console, or custom Application to launch when you click the InTouch button in the Tablet menu. For information on how to display the Tablet menu and InTouch button, see system buttons”...

  • Page 157: Power Management

    OK. Click OK. Power Management NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility for changing system power settings. The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself.
  • Page 158 You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode. The preset modes cannot be deleted. By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply.
  • Page 159 The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window. You can change the name here if you wish. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console...

  • Page 160: Toshiba Hardware Setup

    To access it: In the TOSHIBA Console, click the Toshiba Hardware Settings icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following: ❖ Boot Priority — Allows you to set the order of priority by which the machine searches for a device to boot from;...
  • Page 161 CPU—Allows you to set the “CPU Frequency Mode” to one of “Dynamically Switchable,” “Always High,” or “Always Low.” ❖ General — Allows you to view the current BIOS. ❖ Password — Allows you to set user passwords. ❖ Device Config—Shows the Device configuration options. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console...

  • Page 162: The Toshiba Rotation Utility

    ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ Secondary landscape To change the display format: Click Start, select All Programs, select the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility program group, and then click TOSHIBA Rotation Utility. The Toshiba Rotation Utility screen appears: Sample Toshiba Rotation Utility screen Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode.

  • Page 163: Tablet And Pen Settings

    Tablet and Pen Settings NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature. The Tablet and Pen Settings window allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen.
  • Page 164 Toshiba Rotation Utility (see page 162) to change the screen’s orientation, and the Toshiba Power Saver Utility (click it’s icon in the System Tray) to adjust screen brightness. ❖...
  • Page 165 ❖ The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options. After making your selections on the Tablet and Pen Settings window, click OK. Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings...

  • Page 166: Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe

    When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer: ❖ A power-on password—Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer.

  • Page 167: User-Level Passwords

    If you ever forget your password, contact your network administrator. Setting a user-level password To set (register) a user-level password: Click Start, Control Panel, and click Toshiba HWSetup. Open the Password tab. Click Registered. A Password dialog box appears.

  • Page 168: Using The Power-On (User-Level) Password

    Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Click Start, Control Panel, and click Toshiba HWSetup. Open the Password tab. Click Not Registered. A Password dialog box appears. Type in the password and click OK. Click OK at the bottom of the HWSetup window.

  • Page 169: Hard Disk Drive Passwords

    correctly, the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key. Hard disk drive passwords Your computer comes with a program preinstalled that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords, user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖...

  • Page 170: Setting A Hard Disk Drive Master Password

    To set a hard disk drive master password: Click Start, then click Run. In the Run box, type: c:\Program Files\toshiba\Windows Utilities\HDDPWM\HDDPWM press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWM displays a warning screen. To set a hard disk drive master password, read the warning and click To quit without setting a password, click Cancel.
  • Page 171 Setting a hard disk drive master password Type a password of up to 10 characters under New Password, and type it again to confirm. Click OK. CAUTION: Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily. If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette, you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk.

  • Page 172: Setting A Hard Disk Drive User Password

    Setting a hard disk drive user password To set a hard disk drive user password: Click Start, then click Run. In the Run box, type: c:\Program Files\toshiba\Windows Utilities\HDDPW\HDDPW press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPW displays a warning screen.

  • Page 173: Deleting The Hard Disk Drive User Password

    A confirmation screen appears to verify you want to register the password. Click Yes. If you want to store the password on a removable media click Yes; otherwise click No to continue without storing the password on a removable media. If you are storing the password on a removable media, insert the media of you choice and type the drive and file name you want to save it as, or click Browse to search for...
  • Page 174 Keeping Your Files Safe Setting a hard disk drive master password In the Run box, type: c:\Program Files\toshiba\Windows Utilities\HDDPW\HDDPW press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program, HDDPW, displays a warning screen. To delete the hard disk drive user password, click Delete.

  • Page 175: Chapter 9: 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. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding.
  • Page 176 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl The Windows Task Manager window appears. 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.

  • Page 177: Problems When You Turn On The Computer

    To record the details: 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. Press Ctrl clipboard. Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then point to Accessories and click Notepad).

  • Page 178: The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working

    If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it won’t solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and conflict” on page The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive.

  • Page 179: The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working

    The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Windows XP ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from 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.

  • Page 180: Internet Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode.

  • Page 181: The Windows Xp Operating System Can Help You

    The Windows XP operating system can help you ® If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears.

  • Page 182: A Plan Of Action

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating.
  • Page 183 Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system 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.

  • Page 184: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.

  • Page 185: Memory Card Problems

    To check a device’s properties: Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools. Click the Computer Management icon. Click the Device Manager button. To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.

  • Page 186: Power And The Batteries

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Remove the memory module, following the instructions “Removing a memory module” on page Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions “Installing a memory module” on page sure the module is seated properly. Check for the error again.
  • Page 187 The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery doesn’t charge while the computer is consuming full power. Try turning off the computer. The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery.

  • Page 188: Keyboard Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on, press turn off the cursor control mode light or simultaneously to turn off the numlock light.
  • Page 189 You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing password, press any key, type the password and press no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor.

  • Page 190: Disk Drive Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. Change the Colors option and click OK. For more information, see Windows A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware.
  • Page 191 Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation Table (FAT) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: Click Start, then click My Computer. Right-click the drive you want to check. The drive’s Properties box appears. Click the Tools tab.

  • Page 192: Problems With The Dvd-Rom Drive

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive.
  • Page 193 Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam. Examine the disc to see if it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. Replace the disc in the tray.

  • Page 194: Sound System Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
  • Page 195 Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the ® Windows XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards.
  • Page 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Device Manager button. Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays 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.

  • Page 197: Printer Problems

    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: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line).

  • Page 198: 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 126. www.pcsupport.toshiba.com...

  • Page 199: Internet Problems

    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 popularity of the site. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later.
  • Page 200 “Checking device properties” on page 184 instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD- ROM properties. Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.
  • Page 201 Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. Click the Settings tab. Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. Click OK.

  • Page 202: Develop Good Computing Habits

    If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name. A list of screen savers displays. Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top.

  • Page 203: If You Need Further Assistance

    Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation.

  • Page 204: Contacting Toshiba

    Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing: pcsupport.toshiba.com...

  • Page 205: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites

    Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America...

  • Page 206: Toshiba's Worldwide Offices

    If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Lim- ited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V. Excelsiorlaan 40 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
  • Page 207 Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S.A. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF. 800-457-7777 (within the 949-859-4276 (outside of the...
  • Page 208 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa Poland Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Rd. # 06-01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovenia Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1...
  • Page 209 Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

  • Page 210: Appendix A: Hot Keys

    Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer.

  • Page 211: With A Password

    An “Unlock Computer” window appears, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password, press NOTE: To activate the password feature, you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup. Refer to on page 160. To activate the password feature: Click Start, Control Panel.

  • Page 212: Power Usage Mode

    This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win- dow and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, “Power Management” on page...

  • Page 213: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode. Sample Standby confirmation box Standby Mode ❖ A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. ❖...

  • Page 214: Hibernation Mode

    Hibernation mode Hibernation mode This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. Sample Hibernation confirmation box ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box.

  • Page 215: Display Modes

    Display modes This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: Sample display options window Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. This hot key increases the screen brightness. Display modes ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖...

  • Page 216: Wireless Device Enable/Disable

    Wireless device enable/disable Wireless device enable/disable This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: Disabling or enabling the TouchPad This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see on page ❖...

  • Page 217: Keyboard Hot Keys

    Keyboard hot keys This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys...

  • Page 218: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

    Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved...

  • Page 219: 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 alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory compact disc rewrite memory...
  • Page 220 Glossary DIMM DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML IEEE LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA direct memory access dual inline memory module 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...
  • Page 221 SCSI 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 222 Glossary application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
  • Page 223 bus — An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus.
  • Page 224 Glossary color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another.
  • Page 225 direct memory access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder. disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable. disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs.
  • Page 226 Glossary drag — To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver — See device driver. DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM.
  • Page 227 file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. folder —...
  • Page 228 Glossary Hibernation — 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 was when the computer was turned off.
  • Page 229 L2 (level two) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 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.
  • Page 230 Glossary modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling 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.
  • Page 231 parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel.
  • Page 232 Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory.
  • Page 233 “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. Toshiba tablet pen — The writing instrument used with the tablet. It is stored to the left of the screen. TFT display — See active-matrix display.
  • Page 234 Glossary utility — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity.

  • Page 235: Index

    Index AC adapter DC-IN 28 plugging in 28 AC power light 34 accessories carrying case 101 PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable 63 audio .WAV digital wave files 133 features 132 playing 80 Backup or Restore Wizard 75, 76 basics keyboard 66, 67 battery additional ones 88 alarms 95...
  • Page 236 Index channels DMA 182 IRQ 182 checking device properties 184 cleaning the computer 63 click 55 COM port 126 command Shut down 135 Turn Off 135 communications cable-free 27 network connection 81, 127 setting up 81 system resources 182 computer display release button 30 lock 63 non-system disk or disk error...
  • Page 237 hot key 105 screen is blank 188 display latch 27 display panel adjusting 30 closing 62 opening 30 turn off automatically 96 display release button 27 displaying folder information 124 disposing of battery 100 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 182 double-click 55 downloading 85 DVD drive connecting 104...
  • Page 238 Index hard disk drive light 35 password 167, 169 hardware conflicts 181 resolving 183 headphones 132 jack 27 Help and Support Windows XP 181 Hibernation command 136 enabling 140 Hibernation mode 136 methods 142, 143, 144, 145 hot key display brightness 215 display modes 215 display output settings 105 hibernation mode 214...
  • Page 239 latch, display 27 LCD display 33 LCD panel closing 62 screen saver 96 turn off automatically 96 light battery 34 lighting 41 lights AC power 34 battery 34 hard disk drive 35 numlock 35 on/off 34 system 32 wireless indicator 35 memory problem solving 185 removing expansion slot cover 45...
  • Page 240 Index passwords 166 PC Card checklist 195 CIS (Card Information Structure) computer stops working 196 errors 196 hot swapping 114 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 113 modem default 126 not recognized 196 problem solving 194, 195 removing 113 slot 30, 112 PC Card slot 29, 112 playing audio 80 Plug and Play 183...
  • Page 241 modem not receiving or transmitting 198 no sound 194 non-system disk or disk error 178, PC Card 194 checklist 195 error occurs 196 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 196 slot appearsdead 195 power and batteries 186 printer 197 program not responding 175 program not working properly screen does not look right/flickers Startup options 179...
  • Page 242 Accessories Information 24 Internet Web sites 205 registering computer 57 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Button Controls 156 TOSHIBA Console 154 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160, 163 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 204 Toshiba tablet pen 108 TouchPad disabling 56 enabling 56...
  • Page 243 Wi-Fi module 130 Windows Media Player 80 Windows XP Help and Support 181 problem solving 178 special features 118 wireless indicator light 35 wireless features Bluetooth 131 Wi-Fi 130 wireless modules Bluetooth 129 Wi-Fi 129 wizards Add Printer 60 Backup or Restore 75 Dial-Up Networking 81 Internet Connection 85 World Wide Web 82...

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