Page 1 Satellite ® Series 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 203 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 DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”...
Page 4: Industry Canada Requirement
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 parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port port and microphone jack (port availability depends on model selected).
Page 5: Telephone Company Procedures
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273.
Page 6: Fax Branding
Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date...
Page 7: 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 8: Wireless Lan And Your Health
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. 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 more information. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to...
Page 9: Regulatory Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation 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 10 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. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
Page 11 Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR-21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
Page 12 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. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
Page 13: Device Authorization
Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS...
Page 14 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland 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 E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure. 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada...
Page 16 ❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.
Page 17 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada 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.
Page 18 Singapore Switzerland Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card 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.
Page 19: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology other than Toshiba portable computers. 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 20: Bluetooth Wireless Technology And Your Health
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 21: Regulatory Statements
Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
Page 22 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. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
Page 23 CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
Page 24 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 25 Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 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 26: Table Of Contents
Keeping yourself comfortable ...41 Precautions...41 Important information on your computer’s cooling Setting up your computer ...44 Setting up your software...45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ...46 Adding optional external devices...47 Connecting to a power source ...47 Charging the main battery...51 fan...43...
Page 27 Using the computer for the first time ...52 Opening the display panel ...52 Your computer’s features and specifications ...53 Turning on the power ...53 Adding memory (optional) ...54 Installing a memory module ...55 Using the TouchPad™...55 Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ...56 Control buttons ...56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ...56 Using external display devices ...58...
Page 28 Removing a disc with the computer on...98 Removing a disc with the computer off ...99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ...99 Toshiba’s online resources ...100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing...101 Toshiba’s energy-saver design...101 Running the computer on battery power ...101 keyboard ...80...
Page 29 Battery Notice ...102 Power management ...103 Using additional batteries ...103 Charging batteries...104 Charging the main battery...104 Charging the RTC battery...105 Monitoring main battery power...106 Determining remaining battery power...108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery alarms...110 Conserving battery power ...110 Power Profiles ...111 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile ...112...
Page 30 Using external speakers or headphones...135 Using tablet mode...136 Preparing to use the tablet ...136 Using tablet mode...139 Using the Toshiba tablet pen...140 Returning the computer to its original Using PC Cards...141 Inserting a PC Card ...142 Removing a PC Card ...143 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ...144...
Page 31 Viewing existing key assignments ...165 Changing or removing existing key assignments ...166 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility ...166 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ...167 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility...168 Booting from a bootable SD card...169 TOSHIBA Power Saver ...169 Preset Power Profiles ...171 Quickly creating a new power profile ...171...
Page 32 Contents Fingerprint utility limitations ...190 Fingerprint Enrollment ...190 Fingerprint Logon ...192 Power-on Security ...192 Control Center...194 Password Bank ...196 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint Fingerprint reader limitations ...202 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong...203 Problems that are easy to fix ...203 Problems when you turn on the computer...205 The Windows ®...
Page 33 Keyboard hot keys ...256 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors... 257 USA and Canada ...257 United Kingdom ...257 Australia...257 Europe ...257 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ... 258 Getting Started...259 Starting ConfigFree ...259 dows® XP ...238 charged...251 Contents...
Page 34 Contents ConfigFree Utilities...261 Connectivity Doctor ...261 Search for Wireless Devices ...264 Profile Settings ...269 ConfigFree SUMMIT...272 Quick Connect...277 Using the Automatic Switch...279 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature ...280 Glossary...282 Index...297...
Page 35: Introduction
2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook 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 36 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 37: This Guide
This guide This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
Page 38: Other Icons Used
Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’s guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Page 39: Service Options
To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 203.
Page 40: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1 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 locations.
Page 41: Keeping Yourself Comfortable
Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.
Page 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
Page 43: Important Information On Your Computer's Cooling Fan
❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge.
Page 44: Setting Up Your Computer
Getting Started Setting up your 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 Standby mode). In this condition, observe the following: •...
Page 45: Setting Up Your Software
To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in modem to a telephone line (see line” on page 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.
Page 46: Registering Your Computer With Toshiba
Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer.
Page 47: Adding Optional External Devices
Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba NOTE recommends setting up your software. See software” on page After starting your computer for the first time you may want ❖ Add more memory (see page ❖ Connect a mouse (see ❖...
Page 48 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer.
Page 49 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 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. 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.
Page 51: Charging The Main Battery
Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off.
Page 52: Using The Computer For The First Time
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel Press the display latch button, and then lift the display panel.
Page 53: Your Computer's Features And Specifications
characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
Page 54: Adding Memory (Optional)
For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See software” on page “Setting up your...
Page 55: Installing A Memory Module
Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Using the TouchPad™ for information. Toshiba will not be ™ ™ , the small, smooth square cutout located in...
Page 56: Scrolling With The Touchpad
Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad.
Page 57 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. (Sample Image) TouchPAD ON/OFF screen Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. Click Apply. Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. Close the Control Panel window.
Page 58: Using External Display Devices
Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port.
Page 59: Directing The Display Output When You Turn On The Computer
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key ( Press While holding down...
Page 60: Adjusting The Quality Of The External Display
Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then clicking Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and then click Apply or OK.
Page 61: Using A Mouse
Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built- in TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse. After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move NOTE to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, press the or Windows Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the...
Page 62: Setting Up A Printer
Getting Started Connecting a printer 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: Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.
Page 63: Connecting An Optional External Diskette Drive
Connecting an optional external diskette drive Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. 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.
Page 64: Turning Off The Computer
Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows work.
Page 65: Hibernation Mode
Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows XP Home, or either Windows ® Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server.
Page 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby.
Page 67: Using The Turn Off Computer Or Shut Down Commands
❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.
Page 68 To use this method, you first need to activate it using the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. ® XP Professional or Windows ® dialog box appears.
Page 69 Click Apply. Click OK. For more information about the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility, NOTE “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel, depending on the options set.
Page 70: Using And Configuring Hibernation Mode
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Click the Setup Action tab. ® dialog box...
Page 71 Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. Click Apply. Click OK. For more information about the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility, NOTE “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page Once the computer is configured, you can place it into...
Page 72: Using And Configuring Standby Mode
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Click the Setup Action tab. ® dialog box...
Page 73: Closing The Display Panel
Standby mode when you close the display panel. Click Apply. Click OK. For more information about the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility, NOTE “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page Once the computer is configured, you can place it into...
Page 74: 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. When rotating LCD screen of your computer, be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction, and not apply excessive...
Page 75: Customizing Your Computer's Settings
Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see “Power Profiles” on page 111. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See “TOSHIBA Utilities” on page 148.
Page 76: Caring For Your Computer
Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s main battery, see page 116. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille and other openings.
Page 77: Using A Computer Lock
You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional 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 78: 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 79 ❖ 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 80: Using The Keyboard
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows the 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: ❖...
Page 81: Ctrl, Fn, And Alt Keys
Your computer’s keyboard has only one Most of the time, this does not 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 82: Windows® Special Keys
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ® Windows special keys (Sample Illustration) Windows Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows ❖ Windows ❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
Page 83: Using The Overlay To Type Numeric Data
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 on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the press again.
Page 84: Starting A Program From The Start Menu
Learning the Basics Starting a program The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer, and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu.
Page 85: Starting A Program From The Run Dialog Box
Click My Computer to expand the window. In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).” In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files.
Page 86: Saving Your Work
Learning the Basics Saving your work In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’s location, type the command line. For a program in the Windows folder, type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. For example, to access WordPad, type: then click OK.
Page 87: Saving Files
Saving files On the File menu of your Windows 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 88: Printing Your Work
Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The Windows which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % &...
Page 89: Backing Up Your Work
To print a file: If your printer is not on, turn it on now. Open the File menu of your Windows Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print.
Page 90: Restoring Your Work
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available.
Page 91: Optical Drive Components
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times.
Page 92: Media Control Buttons
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
Page 93 The Media Player button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on or activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off. The following chart describes the Media Player button functionality.
Page 94: Inserting A Compact Disc
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Previous track button/Next track button returns to the preceding track on the disc (press the left side of the button) or skips to the following track on the disc (press the right side of the button).
Page 95 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 96: Playing An Audio Cd
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD.
Page 97: Playing Cds
❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.
Page 98: Removing A Disc With The Computer On
PCs or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities.
Page 99: Removing A Disc With The Computer Off
Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.
Page 100: Toshiba's Online Resources
Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba”...
Page 101: Chapter 3: 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 102: Battery Notice
Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power.
Page 103: Power Management
Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer).
Page 104: Charging Batteries
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 105: Charging The Rtc Battery
❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely.
Page 106: Monitoring Main Battery Power
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it NOTE charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
Page 107 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the NOTE battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.
Page 108: Determining Remaining Battery Power
Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click TOSHIBA Power Saver. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. System Indicator Lights...
Page 109: What To Do When The Main Battery Runs Low
The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged.
Page 110: Setting Battery Alarms
To change the default alarm settings: Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click TOSHIBA Power Saver. Click the Setup Action tab. Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs.
Page 111: Power Profiles
Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.
Page 112: Using A Hot Key To Set The Power Profile
Power Profile. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, AC Optimized, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. Release the “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on simultaneously to display the Power Profile key. , press until you select the...
Page 113: Changing The Main Battery
The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.
Page 114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 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.
Page 115: Inserting A Charged 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. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock.
Page 116: Taking Care Of Your Battery
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 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. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
Page 117: Maximizing Battery Life
❖ 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. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.
Page 118: Disposing Of Used Batteries
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged.
Page 119 If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information, and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-...
Page 120: Traveling Tips
Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or you can see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment.
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 notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows 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, System tray, 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 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin — Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin.
Page 124: Setting Up For Communications
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows.
Page 125 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings.
Page 126: Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line
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. 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 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the back of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone NOTE lines.
Page 128: Connecting Your Computer To A Network
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖...
Page 129 To disable the LAN port: Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. Select the appropriate network adapter. Click Actions. Select the Properties icon. Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down.
Page 130: An Overview Of Using The Internet
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet To use your wireless communication, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position. When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator NOTE light For help with common Wi-Fi “Wireless networking problems”...
Page 131: The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or “Web”) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
Page 132: Surfing The Internet
Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page Start your Web browser.
Page 133: Uploading To, And Downloading Files From, The Internet
If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that 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.
Page 134: Recording Sounds
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds as.wav files by using the internal microphone located near the front left corner of the computer, or by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.
Page 135: Using External Speakers Or Headphones
When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform. You can only record 60 seconds at a time. NOTE To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Page 136: Using Tablet Mode
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: Locate the headphone jack on the computer. Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.
Page 137 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Rotate the display panel clockwise 180 you complete this task, the screen faces away from the keyboard. 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 138 To send the video to an external monitor, use the Cross Menu button (the Cross-Functional button) and select the display option. NOTE You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode. Any other orientation will display the external video resolution incorrectly. Display latch “TOSHIBA Rotation Utility” on...
Page 139: Using Tablet Mode
Using tablet mode Remove the Toshiba tablet pen which is located on the right side of the computer by momentarily pressing in on the pen and then releasing it. Pull the pen from the holder. (Sample Illustration) Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer To protect the computer’s display, make sure you change from...
Page 140: Using The Toshiba Tablet Pen
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen. (Sample Illustration) Writing on the tablet To learn how to manually change the layout of the screen...
Page 141: 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 its slot on the right side of the computer. Press the display latch release button.
Page 142: Inserting A Pc Card
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it.
Page 143: Removing A Pc Card
Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or NOTE system services are using the card. Prepare the card for removal by right-clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove.
Page 144: Setting Up A Pc Card For Your Computer
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer.
Page 145: Removing Memory Media
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Removing memory media Prepare the media for removal by right-clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the media you want to remove.
Page 146: Using The I.link® Port
Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the i.LINK® port (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed.
Page 147 When you return, you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices. For more information, see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
Page 148: Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ HDD Protection Utility ❖ ® Fn-esse ❖ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup...
Page 149: Toshiba Assist
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 150 TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize...
Page 151: Connect
Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ ❖ Start Bluetooth ❖ Bluetooth ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist – Connect tab TOSHIBA Utilities Connectivity Doctor ® Settings ® TOSHIBA Assist...
Page 152: Secure
TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password (Sample Image) TOSHBIA Assist window – Secure tab...
Page 153: Protect & Fix
Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Protect & Fix tab TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist...
Page 154: Optimize
❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Toshiba Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Hotkey Assignment ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab ®...
Page 155: 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 156: Setting A User Password
Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. On the left side, select Secure.
Page 157: Using A Supervisor Or User Password
A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
Page 158: Deleting A Supervisor Password
Click Delete. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to set a user-level password in TOSHIBA Assist or in System Setup. To use the Toshiba Password utility: Start TOSHIBA Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon.
Page 159 Click OK to exit. If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
Page 160: Pc Diagnostic Tool Utility
Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears.
Page 161: Hdd Protection Utility
AC power and battery power operation. To use the HDD Protection utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click HDD Protection, or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect & Fix tab of The HDD Protection Properties window appears.
Page 162: Fn-Esse
You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. ® Starting Fn-esse Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the Optimize tab of The Fn-esse keyboard appears.
Page 163: Using Drag-And-Drop To Assign A Key
The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press plus the appropriate key from within any Windows based program. TOSHIBA Utilities ® Fn-esse ® Explorer (or the...
Page 164: Using The Keyboard Or Pointing Device To Assign A Key
TOSHIBA Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 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 the desired assignment key.
Page 165: Viewing Existing Key Assignments
Key Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned. To view items in a popup list, select the Expand popup lists check box. TOSHIBA Utilities ® Fn-esse ® -based...
Page 166: Changing Or Removing Existing Key Assignments
❖ To remove the key assignment, click Clear. TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [ To activate the Hotkey utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility.
Page 167: Toshiba Sd™ Memory Card Format Utility
This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click SD Memory Card Format utility, or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of Assist.
Page 168: Toshiba Sd™ Memory Boot Utility
Be sure to back up your data to external media before NOTE performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost. Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click SD Memory Card, or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears.
Page 169: Booting From A Bootable Sd Card
Use the arrow keys to select the SD/Floppy icon. Press the TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver is used for power management, enabling you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power profiles, or create one yourself.
Page 170 The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power, as well as the estimated battery life for each power profile mode.
Page 171: Preset Power Profiles
Customizing a power profile Select the profile to be customized in the Profile panel. Make the desired changes to the settings on the Basic Setup tab and the Setup Action tab. Click Apply, then OK. TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver...
Page 172: Mouse Utility
TOSHIBA Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Mouse, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Assist.
Page 173: Toshiba Hardware Setup
To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Assist, 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 174 TOSHIBA Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Display—Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last NOTE configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5.
Page 175: Tablet And Pen Settings
Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Optimize tab of The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears. ❖ The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed, and the menu location. TOSHIBA Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings TOSHIBA Assist.
Page 176: Toshiba Rotation Utility
Primary landscape ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ Secondary landscape To change the display format: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then click Rotation Utility. “TOSHIBA Rotation Utility” on page “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on 169) to adjust screen brightness. 176) to...
Page 177 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode. Click OK. Toshiba recommends that you use the TOSHIBA Rotation NOTE Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings.
Page 178: Cross Menu Utility
TOSHIBA Utilities Cross Menu Utility To access Tablet and Pen Settings: From TOSHIBA Assist, click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon. ❖ The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed, and the menu location.
Page 179 Cross-Functional button. Creating a New Menu You can add up to five menus. NOTE To create a new menu: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Tablet PC, and then click Cross Menu. TOSHIBA Utilities Cross Menu Utility...
Page 180: Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility
TOSHIBA Utilities Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility The Cross Menu Setting window appears. (Sample Image) Cross Menu Setting window Click New. Click Add File. Browse for the application(s) you want to add to the menu and click Open. When you have finished adding applications to the menu, click OK.
Page 181: Toshiba Sd™ Memory Boot Utility
™ TOSHIBA SD To boot from an SD card, you must make the SD card bootable. To do so, run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility. Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer, and insert a bootable floppy disk.
Page 182 Be sure to back up your data before performing this procedure NOTE as data on the drive may be lost. Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click SD Memory Boot Utility. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears.
Page 183: Toshiba Mobile Extension
TOSHIBA Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay, use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration. To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration: Click Start, then Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension.
Page 184: Toshiba Zooming Utility
TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Advanced Port Replicator III. Sample Display Change Service tab options For more information about expansion devices, see expansion device”...
Page 185 The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected. To zoom in, hold down the hold down the key and press For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility, right-click the then click Help. TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility...
Page 186: Toshiba Button Controls
TOSHIBA Utilities Toshiba Button Controls Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons. Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard. To access Toshiba Button Controls: Click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize...
Page 187: Cd/Dvd Drive Acoustic Silencer
TOSHIBA The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly, for listening to music or audio files on a CD. TOSHIBA Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Assist. ® session. If you...
Page 188: Toshiba Accessibility
Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
Page 189: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
Click OK. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (Available on certain models) Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a security encryption device for your system’s hard disk drive. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures.
Page 190: 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 191 Reader busy. Wait for the reader to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation. The reader could not read your fingerprint. Swipe your finger again. ❖ Operation succeeded. The reader successfully read or verified your fingerprint. TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ® password, you will be prompted...
Page 192: Fingerprint Logon
TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Failed to verify the user. The fingerprint could not be matched. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—the finger was too far to the left or right. Center your finger and swipe it again. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—the movement was skewed.
Page 193 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - System Settings. Select Logon. Check the Allow power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ® logon password.
Page 194: Control Center
TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment. After a fingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a power-on button above it. The button appears “pressed in” by default, indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power-on security.
Page 195 ❖ Help icon—Displays this help. The help files in other languages (depending on your installation) are located in the mui subfolder of your installation folder. ❖ About icon—Displays version information. TOSHIBA Utilities...
Page 196: Password Bank
TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and logon information for Web sites and dialogs, helping to automate the task of entering this information. You enter the required information only once, during Web page or dialog registration. When the window is displayed again, all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader.
Page 197 If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu’s Registered Sites option, Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed. These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog. TOSHIBA Utilities...
Page 198 TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms, not pages. If a page contains several forms, each form requires a separate registration. If a page contains several forms, replaying works as follows: ❖ If only one form is registered for the page (regardless of how many forms the page has), that registration is replayed.
Page 199 Select a registration. Click Delete. How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following procedure: Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then click Control Center.
Page 200: Care And Maintenance Of Your Fingerprint Reader
TOSHIBA Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list, hold down the are all selected, then click Remove. Click OK to make the changes permanent. Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen.
Page 201 The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification. ❖ Check sliding position (see illustration below). (Sample Illustration) Aligning the finger on the reader TOSHIBA Utilities...
Page 202: Fingerprint Reader Limitations
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 203: 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. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding.
Page 204 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 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 205: 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, All Programs, Accessories and then click Notepad).
Page 206 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts text input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again.
Page 207 AC adaptor. 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 208: The Windows ® Operating System Is Not Working
“trickle-charge” to the battery. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it may begin working correctly again. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’s battery (click the Ask Iris support bulletin by name).
Page 209: Using Startup Options To Fix Problems
The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ 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 210: Internet Problems
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Start Windows ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu NOTE may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow.
Page 211: Resolving A Hardware Conflict
Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to 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 ®...
Page 212: Resolving Hardware Conflicts On Your Own
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work.
Page 213: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager
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. Plug in the device and turn on your computer. The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device.
Page 214 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. Click the Administrative Tools icon. Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager. Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double-click the category.
Page 215: Memory Problems
To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions.
Page 216: Power And The Batteries
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions “Adding memory (optional)” on page sure the module is seated properly. Check for the error again. If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again.
Page 217 The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery does not 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 218: Keyboard Problems
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 accessories.toshiba.com. current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information.
Page 219: Display Problems
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start, and then select Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on the internal keyboard.
Page 220 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties.
Page 221: Disk Drive Problems
Click OK. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode.
Page 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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, and then click My Computer. Right-click the drive you want to check.
Page 223 You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network administrator. 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.
Page 224: Optical Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive’s cable is properly connected to the computer. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is closed properly.
Page 225: Sound System Problems
Some discs run correctly but others do not. Check the type of disc you are using. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD- ROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-RW (read-only). If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs.
Page 226 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards.
Page 227 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: Click Start. Right-click the My Computer icon (using the secondary button), and then click Properties.
Page 228 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray.
Page 229: Printer Problems
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). Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray.
Page 230: 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. 125.
Page 231: Wireless Networking Problems
To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, NOTE check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter.
Page 232 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time.
Page 233 ❖ Click Start, and then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter. ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. ❖ If “Request Timed Out” or another error message appears in response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi-related.
Page 234: Dvd Operating Problems
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows which case you must use the adapter's management utility.
Page 235 “Checking device properties” on page 214 instructions 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 236 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion.
Page 237: Develop Good Computing Habits
Click None. Click OK. 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 238: Data And System Configuration Backup In Windows ® Xp
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user’s guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self- help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals.
Page 239 In the Restore point description field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.” Then click Create. ® Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time. Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point.
Page 240 CDs, a relatively high- capacity storage media. No additional software is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ‘burn’) as well as read from CDs.
Page 241 Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window. If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window, press F5 (or click View, Refresh) to prompt Windows NOTE Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder.
Page 242 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): In Internet Explorer, click File, Import and Export. The Import/Export Wizard will appear.
Page 243 General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Office or utility software such as special toolbars for your Web browser).
Page 244: If You Need Further Assistance
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. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation.
Page 245: 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...
Page 246: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com...
Page 247: Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
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 248 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 249: 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 250: Without A Password
Hot Keys Password security Without a password activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’s content reappear, if no password is set for the current user. With a password activates instant security. If you set a blank screen saver, pressing the combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank.
Page 251: Maintaining Security When The Battery Is Not Fully Charged
This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win- dow and cycles through the battery save modes. (Sample Image) Power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, Power usage mode password screen saver “TOSHIBA Power Saver”...
Page 252: Standby Mode
Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ (Sample Image) Sample Standby confirmation box ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box.
Page 253: Hibernation Mode
Hibernation mode This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ (Sample Image) Hibernation confirmation box ❖ Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box.
Page 254: Display Modes
Hot Keys Display modes Display modes This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ (Sample Image) Display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.
Page 255: Disabling Or Enabling The Touchpad
This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see ing Utility” on page This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. For more information, see Utility” on page Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 184. 184. Hot Keys “TOSHIBA Zoom- “TOSHIBA Zooming...
Page 256: Keyboard Hot Keys
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off.
Page 257: Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook 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...
Page 258: Computer
Appendix C Using ConfigFree your Toshiba Computer ™ ConfigFree communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. For more information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree NOTE online Help.
Page 259: Getting Started
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 click the desired utility. Getting Started 269.
Page 260 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree NOTE icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities.
Page 261: Configfree Utilities
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer.
Page 262 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.
Page 263 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location.
Page 264: Search For Wireless Devices
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth neighborhood, and displays information about them on a virtual map. To search for wireless devices: Click the Click Search for Wireless Devices.
Page 265 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer (Sample Image) Viewing Wi-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems running Windows NOTE XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher.
Page 266 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection...
Page 267 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device. (Sample Image) Viewing Bluetooth...
Page 268 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth icon To be prompted for the device: Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth ConfigFree Launcher. (Sample Image) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth icon Or, right-click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices.
Page 269: Profile Settings
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer (Sample Image) Selecting Send to Bluetooth Choose a file recipient. Click Send. During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the NOTE selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth To disconnect from a Bluetooth Place the cursor on top of the connected line.
Page 270 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. The following settings can be saved (or “captured”) in a profile: ❖ Internet settings — includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts.
Page 271 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Under Captured Items, select the items you want to capture for this profile. If connecting with a wireless network, select the desired Auto Switch Settings. (These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled.)
Page 272: Configfree Summit
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Expanded Add Profile screen The online Help provides real-world examples of setting up NOTE profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune them as necessary.
Page 273 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Use this utility, which handles files regardless of size, to distribute presentations, reports, or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations. The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections: ❖...
Page 274 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ To share a file with one user, drag and drop the file on the user’s icon.
Page 275 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center...
Page 276 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. NOTE Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting. As users join the SUMMIT, their icons appear on the SUMMIT table.
Page 277: Quick Connect
(DPJ), then click Connect. Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc. If you are connected to an access point, the connection is broken and re- established later.
Page 278 The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if NOTE the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However, you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector.
Page 279: Using The Automatic Switch
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available, use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: Display the ConfigFree menu.
Page 280: Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices. With these options, the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer.
Page 281 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select. Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID. Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID. Click OK. The computer is now configured to use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature.
Page 282: 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. alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bits per second compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS...
Page 283 direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte...
Page 284 Glossary 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 285 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 286 Glossary cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD —...
Page 287 controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU — See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache — A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs.
Page 288 Glossary disk — A round, flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive —...
Page 289 DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD- ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. emulation — A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program.
Page 290 — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. 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 291 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device. Internet — The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services.
Page 292 Glossary memory — Typically refers to the computer’s main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as ROM. A computer’s main memory is RAM.
Page 293 online — Available through the computer. Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system —...
Page 294 Glossary port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor — See central processing unit (CPU). program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility.
Page 295 “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. Toshiba tablet pen — The writing instrument used with the tablet. It is stored on the right side of the computer. TFT display — See active-matrix display.
Page 296 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 297: Index
50 not charging 217 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 251 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD/DVD button functionality 93...
Page 298 character keys 80 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 214 cleaning the computer 76 click 56 communications network connection 128 system resources 212 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98 computer non-system disk or disk error message 207 not accessing disk drives 206 running on battery power 101...
Page 299 program has performed an illegal operation 204 warning resume failure 206 Error-checking 222 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion capability 146 exploring the desktop 121 external monitor not working 221 mouse 61 external diskette drive connecting 63 external display, adjusting 60 FAT (File Allocation Table) 222 FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”...
Page 300 features 132 slow connection 210 surfing 132 uploading and downloading files URL address not found 210 Internet Explorer icon 123 Internet Service Providers 131 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 212 ISPs 131 jack RJ-11 127 changing 166 removing 166 key assignment viewing existing 165 key assignments changing or removing existing keyboard...
Page 301 223 changing display properties 220 checking device properties 214 computer hangs when PC Card computer will not power up 205 contacting Toshiba 244 corrupted/damaged data files 222 Device Manager 213 disabling a device 214 disk drive is slow 222...
Page 302 modem not receiving or transmitting 230 no sound 225 non-system disk or disk error PC Card 225 checklist 226 error occurs 228 hot swapping fails 228 not recognized 228 slot appears dead 227 power and batteries 216 printer 229 program not responding 203 program not working properly screen does not look right/flickers Startup options 209...
Page 303 Toshiba Button Controls 186 Toshiba Hardware Setup 173 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 183 Toshiba online resources 100 Toshiba Rotation Utility 176 Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility 181 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility Toshiba tablet pen 139 using 140 Toshiba utilities 148...

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Toshiba Satellite R20-ST2081 User Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

Chapter 5: TOSHIBA Utilities

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba

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