Toshiba L515-S4007 manuel d'utilisation

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    GMAD00211011 08/09 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 168 in this gui de. Satellite ® L510 Serie[...]

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    2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® L510 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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    3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pro[...]

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on W ireless LANs (Rev ision A/B/G), as defined and approv ed [...]

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN p[...]

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in exces s of Health Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health C[...]

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countr[...]

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

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    14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless de vice is in your computer . Not all devices are avai lable on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the count[...]

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    15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Mont[...]

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    16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan K enya Kuwai t Kyrgyzs tan L atv ia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Lu[...]

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    17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistremen[...]

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    18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean 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 occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequencie[...]

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    19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. China Colo mbia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecua[...]

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    20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cambodia Canada Chile China Colo mbia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Ghana Germany Greece Herze govina Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Ken ya Kuwait K yrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon[...]

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    21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Algeria Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Boli[...]

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

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    23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructu[...]

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    24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Freque ncy Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed [...]

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    25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

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    27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

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    28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information containe[...]

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    29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility ar e either registered trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Athero[...]

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    30 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................40 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

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    31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software ...................................51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.............................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 I[...]

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    32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................90 Closing the display panel ..................................93 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................93 Caring for your computer ........................................93 Cleaning the computer ......................................93 Mov[...]

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    33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........111 Caring for optical discs ..................................111 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 112 Toshiba’s energy-saver design.................[...]

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    34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 An overview of using the Internet .........................135 The Internet ....................................................135 The World Wide Web .....................................135 Internet Service Providers .............................. 135 Connecting to the Internet .............................136 S[...]

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    35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 161 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................162 TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................163 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .................................163 ConfigFree ® .................................[...]

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    36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ..........................194 Toshiba’s worldwide offices .................................. 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 196 Hot Key Cards .......................................................196 Using the Hot K ey Cards ........[...]

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    37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o o[...]

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    38 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $1.8 billion in energy costs [...]

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    39 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T oshib[...]

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    40 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight t[...]

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    41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on the co[...]

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    42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

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    43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect you r work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

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    44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

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    45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or whe[...]

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    46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never p[...]

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    47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C 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 [...]

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    48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has d ischarged, the battery [...]

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    49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate[...]

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    50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen displa y when you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins[...]

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    51 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a 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 . The names of windows dis played, and the order in whi ch windows appear , may va ry acco rding to your software setup c hoices. The[...]

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    52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s m[...]

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    53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For t[...]

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    54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captiv e screws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the scre ws and the co ve[...]

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    55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memor y access problems. 9 Carefully remove the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging, without t ouching its connector . 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of th[...]

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    56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory modul e into the socket 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on t[...]

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    57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the mem ory module into t he slot For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the mai[...]

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    58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can no w conti nue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recogni zed the additional memory m[...]

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    59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back[...]

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    60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserti[...]

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    61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Click Start , Contro[...]

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    62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Y our computer includes recovery utilities to allo w you to recover your internal storage dri ve if necessary . The follo wing internal storage driv e reco very options are a v ailable: Recovery option Description Recover to out-of-box state This option [...]

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    63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ It is strongly recommended that you create recov er y DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. For more inform[...]

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    64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

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    65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to s[...]

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    66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recover the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage driv e or using recov[...]

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    67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom s i[...]

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    68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changin[...]

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    69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears stati ng that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

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    70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost duri[...]

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    71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery D VDs/media: 1 Click Start , All Programs , My T oshiba , and th en Recovery Media Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery media on D VD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to D VD by clicking the check box next to each item’ s N ame—recov ery files, applicatio[...]

  • Page 72

    72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive W ith recov ery media, you can: ❖ Recov er to out-of-box state ❖ Recov er to a custom size partition ❖ Recov er without changing the in ternal storage driv e partitions For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve” on page 62 . T o recov er you[...]

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    73 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 10 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the interna[...]

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    74 Getting Started Checking the internal storag e drive operating status purposes. This process may take se veral hours, depending on the size of your internal storage dri ve. (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure y[...]

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    75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T osh iba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S H IBA Application Installe[...]

  • Page 76

    76 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table belo w for speci fic instructions on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Sli[...]

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    77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the mo use pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to random locations on the screen. The mouse pointer may also seem to automati cally select te xt, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements . For he lp with these probl[...]

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    78 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.toshiba.com , and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Searc h[...]

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    79 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer’ s HDMI™ Out port, refer to “Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player” on page 79 . Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you [...]

  • Page 80

    80 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external device only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on[...]

  • Page 81

    81 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an e[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Getting Started Connecting a printer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your print[...]

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    83 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being a ccessed, yo[...]

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    84 Getting Started T urning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the comput er to the internal storage driv e. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the sav ed information, system settings are retained indefinitely . Factors to consider[...]

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    85 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer retur ns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were us[...]

  • Page 86

    86 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn of f the computer by pressing the po wer button. T o use this method, you first need to acti vate it using the Po wer Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’ s power b utton puts the computer into Sleep mo de. 1 Click Start , Contro[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want t he computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Sleep if you want t he computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power b utton. 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the compu[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst nee[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set th[...]

  • Page 90

    90 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode T o turn off the com puter using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w next to the Shu t down button in the lower -right corner of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer sa ves the status of all [...]

  • Page 91

    91 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 T o change the amount of time af ter which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep , select the desired amount of time in bo[...]

  • Page 92

    92 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while con[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws green. The computer retu rns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by ope[...]

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    94 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the internal storage driv e and optical driv e indicator lights stop glowing) and al l external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the b[...]

  • Page 95

    95 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

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    96 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage dri ve suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

  • Page 97

    97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp in g o n a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter[...]

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    98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns the T ouchPad ON/OFF . For more informati on, see “Hot key func[...]

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    99 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numeric ov erlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric ov erlay light glo ws wh en the numeric overlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn k[...]

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    100 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu. T o start a progr am that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and then A[...]

  • Page 101

    101 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram 4 In the right part of the wi ndow , doubl e-click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the windo w . 5 In the right part of the window , double-clic k Windo ws NT . 6 In the right part of [...]

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    102 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal storage driv e, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn of f the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should [...]

  • Page 103

    103 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all t he letters, numb ers, and other characte[...]

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    104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to pr[...]

  • Page 105

    105 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files. (Sample Image) Bac kup and Res[...]

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    106 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may loo[...]

  • Page 107

    107 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Play/Pause button starts playing the [...]

  • Page 108

    108 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 111 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label sid[...]

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    109 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou [...]

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    110 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media for[...]

  • Page 111

    111 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the driv e (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject butto[...]

  • Page 112

    112 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency .[...]

  • Page 113

    113 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many ti mes. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product m[...]

  • Page 114

    114 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with t he power management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A [...]

  • Page 115

    115 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

  • Page 116

    116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li v e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display t[...]

  • Page 117

    117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Power button System Indi[...]

  • Page 118

    118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations. Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the [...]

  • Page 119

    119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifi cations. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to complet ely po wer do wn when the notif ic[...]

  • Page 120

    120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Ho w much you use the internal storage driv e, optical dri ve, diskette dri ves, or other optional de vices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr eases at low temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ [...]

  • Page 121

    121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edi[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the T oshib[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 87 . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including t[...]

  • Page 124

    124 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoi[...]

  • Page 125

    125 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 123 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca[...]

  • Page 126

    126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r ev erse polarity . [...]

  • Page 127

    127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt [...]

  • Page 128

    128 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to Californi[...]

  • Page 129

    129 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform[...]

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    130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that[...]

  • Page 131

    131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icons depe nding on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find file[...]

  • Page 132

    132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use t[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port [...]

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    134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area netw ork (W AN) For specif ic information about connecting to a LAN or W AN, consult your network administrator . ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer Before you can communicate[...]

  • Page 135

    135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he Internet and some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet[...]

  • Page 136

    136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect you[...]

  • Page 137

    137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet ❖ Internet chat roo ms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a pla ce where people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news [...]

  • Page 138

    138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using the com puter’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an opti onal external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or e xterna[...]

  • Page 139

    139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin g the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external ste reo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume [...]

  • Page 140

    140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary . The W eb Camera software, b y default, should already be running. The W eb Camera indicator light glows when the W eb Camera is acti ve. For more informa[...]

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    141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia W[...]

  • Page 142

    142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out. Using the eSA T A/USB comb[...]

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    143 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in thi[...]

  • Page 144

    144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service St ation ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TOS H IBA , Utili[...]

  • Page 145

    145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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    146 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

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    147 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & Fi x tab[...]

  • Page 148

    148 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Opti[...]

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    149 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My T oshiba , and then TO SH I BA Application Installer . 2 Cl[...]

  • Page 150

    150 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant password?[...]

  • Page 151

    151 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not r[...]

  • Page 152

    152 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then T[...]

  • Page 153

    153 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a user password A user password provides po wer -on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. T oshiba is not responsible for a[...]

  • Page 154

    154 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwor[...]

  • Page 155

    155 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

  • Page 156

    156 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen[...]

  • Page 157

    157 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba con figuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H a rdw a re S e tt in g s icon in th[...]

  • Page 158

    158 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 . For more informa tion, see “Directing the displ[...]

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    159 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 209 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

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    160 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Mute button. This button is located on the system control panel directly abov e the keyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIB A Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Button Suppo[...]

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    161 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, [...]

  • Page 162

    162 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The T oshiba eco u tility™ monitors y our power sa vings from using the eco po wer plan by tracking real-time po wer consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the T oshiba eco utility ™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOS H IBA , Utilities ,[...]

  • Page 163

    163 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your ne w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or othe r information is av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you can[...]

  • Page 164

    164 Utilities ConfigF r ee® The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does n ot extend or modify T oshiba's obligatio ns under its standard limited warranty in any way . T oshiba's standard limit ed warranty te rms and limitat ions apply . ConfigFree ® All references to Bluetooth ® in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is [...]

  • Page 165

    165 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the notification area, and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connec[...]

  • Page 166

    166 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally [...]

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    167 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

  • Page 168

    168 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most li[...]

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    169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

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    170 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess [...]

  • Page 171

    171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional e xternal diskette driv e. If there is a diskette in the dri ve, remo ve it and press any ke y to continue . If pressing a ny ke y does n ot work, press Ctrl, Alt , and D[...]

  • Page 172

    172 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The labels on the bottom of the computer and the A C adaptor show the specifications for v oltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The v oltage lev el must match exactly . The amperage rating of the A C a[...]

  • Page 173

    173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o open the Startup menu: [...]

  • Page 174

    174 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when ev eryone else is surfing, your acces s can be slow) and popularity of th[...]

  • Page 175

    175 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Manag er Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for ad[...]

  • Page 176

    176 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

  • Page 177

    177 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries The A C power light does not come on when y ou plug in the A C adaptor and power cord/cable. Y ou may need to update your keyboard dri ver . Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's W eb site. The keyboard you connected may be defecti ve or inc[...]

  • Page 178

    178 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems information in cluded with your computer , or v isit the T oshiba W e b site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer , and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power [...]

  • Page 179

    179 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT : Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor?[...]

  • Page 180

    180 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal monito r is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . Devices that do not support thi s resolution will only work in Internal/External mod e, and not simult[...]

  • Page 181

    181 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the T ools tab. 5 Click the Check now ... button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Erro[...]

  • Page 182

    182 If Something Goes Wrong Optical drive pr oblems The drive cannot r ead a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causi ng the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see “D isk or storage dri ve problems” on page 180 ). Optical drive [...]

  • Page 183

    183 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems If the problem is with an optical dat a disc, refer to the software’ s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’ s needs. The disc will not come out of the driv e when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo[...]

  • Page 184

    184 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems Y ou may have connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn of f the computer, and turn off the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on. T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a shor[...]

  • Page 185

    185 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you [...]

  • Page 186

    186 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other th an the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assi gned by W indo ws ® . 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 T y pe Cmd in the Search programs and files f ield. 3 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP a[...]

  • Page 187

    187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you have tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your op tical driv e by clicking Start , and [...]

  • Page 188

    188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up files, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the W indows ® operating system to back up f iles or your[...]

  • Page 189

    189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points—‘ snapshots’ of your W indows ® operating system configuration—and sav es them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing [...]

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    190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain restore points that you did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows ® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a [...]

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    191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. 5 Follo w the on-screen i nstructions to backup your files. For more help, click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up f iles. ” General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to hel[...]

  • Page 192

    192 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w orking correct[...]

  • Page 193

    193 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.toshiba.com . C lick Produ ct Support , search for your model, and then click Detaile[...]

  • Page 194

    194 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site laptops.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.to shiba.com Accessories information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Eu[...]

  • Page 195

    195 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . Spain T o shiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United K[...]

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    196 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

  • Page 197

    197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

  • Page 198

    198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 144 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

  • Page 199

    199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Appli[...]

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    200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top ro w to the[...]

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    201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting th[...]

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    202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

  • Page 203

    203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 90 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

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    204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 87 . Selecting thi[...]

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    205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i sp l a y o p t io n s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode[...]

  • Page 206

    206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-i[...]

  • Page 207

    207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ®* enabled—Enables just [...]

  • Page 208

    208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 75 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: ([...]

  • Page 209

    209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

  • Page 210

    210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or con trol overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numer ic ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lo ck feature on and off. Fn + This hot ke y t urns the T OSHIB A Z oo mi n g Utility to zoom [...]

  • Page 211

    211 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appro[...]

  • Page 212

    212 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite memory CMOS com[...]

  • Page 213

    Glossary 213 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echno logy Attachment FAT f ile allocation tab[...]

  • Page 214

    214 Glossary RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SD Secure Digital SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bu s URL uniform resou[...]

  • Page 215

    Glossary 215 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BIO[...]

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    216 Glossary CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It take[...]

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    Glossary 217 cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the position where charact ers will appear when you enter data. D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the[...]

  • Page 218

    218 Glossary document — Any file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device?[...]

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    Glossary 219 F fil e — A collect ion of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e — A set of char acters [...]

  • Page 220

    220 Glossary Hibern ation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that saves to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e 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 of f. See [...]

  • Page 221

    Glossary 221 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter o ver the electrodes permits only non-polarized l[...]

  • Page 222

    222 Glossary N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scr een, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

  • Page 223

    Glossary 223 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s ability to automatically configure itsel f to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointer — An icon (usually an arro[...]

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    224 Glossary res ta r t — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the computer by reloading the operating system without tu rn ing the computer off. See also boot . RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone syst ems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory th[...]

  • Page 225

    Glossary 225 system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a drive letter followed b y a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display — See active-matr ix display . U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 m[...]

  • Page 226

    226 Index A A C adaptor 46 A C po wer (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 47 A C power light 46 Alt keys 97 Application Cards 198 audio fil e s 138 audio features 138 B backing up files 96 battery Call2Recycle™ 128 changing 122 charge indicator light 48 , 116 charge not lasting 177 charging 48 , 115 conserving po wer 119 disposal 127 installing 12 2 , 124[...]

  • Page 227

    227 Index character keys 97 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 175 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for 93 cleaning 93 moving 94 non-system disk or disk error message 171 not accessing disk driv es 170 running on battery power 113 setting up 45 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 170 computer lock 94[...]

  • Page 228

    228 Index connecting to the eSA T A/USB combo port 192 eSA T A/USB combo port Using 142 exploring the desktop 129 ext e rn a l monitor not working 180 mouse 81 exte rnal display de vice RGB port 78 external display , adj usting 81 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 180 file e xtensions 103 file, backing up 96 fil e s backing up 104 printing 103 resto[...]

  • Page 229

    229 Index K keyboard character keys 97 function keys 97 hot keys 210 not working 170 ov erlay keys 98 special W indo ws® keys 98 troubleshooting 178 unexpected characters 178 using 96 keyboard, e xternal 81 keyboard, full-size 97 L light AC p o w e r 46 dri ve in-use indicator 106 lock computer , using 94 M main battery changing 122 installing 12 [...]

  • Page 230

    230 Index passwords instant, using 150 setting 150 port RGB 78 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable to A C adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 211 energy-sa ving features 112 problem solving 176 turning on 50 power b utton 50 po wer plan hot key 121 po wer plans 120 power source connecting 47 powering do wn using Hibernate [...]

  • Page 231

    231 Index removing DV D with computer of f 111 with computer on 110 main battery 123 memory module 58 RJ-11 jack 134 running the compu ter on battery power 113 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 125 saving f iles 102 screen does not look norm al/flickers 179 screen problems blank[...]

  • Page 232

    232 Index disabling 78 enabling 78 using 75 trav eling tips 128 troubleshooting D VD player general problems 186 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 optical driv e 182 turning on the compu ter 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 153 user password, setting 153 using a file extension 103 Utilities 143 V vide[...]