Toshiba G55-Q801 manual

G M A D0 0179012 08/08 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. G50 Series User’ [...]

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: Qosmio ® G50 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may includ[...]

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 de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of inter[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit ante[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv al does not, of itself, gi ve an unconditional assurance of successful operation on ev er y PSTN network termination point. In the ev ent of problems, y ou should contact your equi pment supplier in the first in[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wire less device is in your computer . Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside b uildings across pub[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries 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 cha[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard 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. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not ava[...]

17 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 Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

18 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)[...]

19 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[...]

20 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 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b[...]

21 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[...]

22 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 bo ard airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n 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 emis[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown 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. It is impossible to av o[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Y ou could damage the drive. Y [...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Qosmio and ConfigFree ar e a registered trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active De[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging the main battery .......................................48 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49 Your computer’s features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power ........................................50 Addin[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................87 Caring for your computer ........................................87 Cleaning the computer ......................................88 Moving the computer ........................................88 Using a computer lock ....................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 106 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106 Running the computer on battery power ..............106 Battery Notice ................................................. 107 Power management ........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................130 Internet features ..............................................130 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................131 Exploring audio features .......................................131 Recording sounds[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................159 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................161 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility .....161 F[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Develop good computing habits ...........................191 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............192 If you need further assistance ............................... 196 Before you contact Toshiba ............................196 Contacting Toshiba ..................[...]

35 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 Comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compli ant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® log o [...]

36 Introd uction 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 o[...]

37 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[...]

38 Introd uction 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 th[...]

39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our co mputer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessor[...]

40 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[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your 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 [...]

42 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[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the C PU 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 wh[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names o f windows displaye d, and the order in which windows[...]

45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be com pleted by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at htt[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Y our comp uter 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 pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug direc[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C po wer 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[...]

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 white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery i[...]

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 begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate [...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en 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[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the mo[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer .[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 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. 11 Pick u[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 118 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHN[...]

58 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[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 118 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL [...]

60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recov er your hard di sk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. ❖ During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommen[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms, T oshiba, Recovery , and then Recovery Disc Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery medi a on D VDs). 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bund[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor . Y ou have the options of recov ering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to the fa ctor[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Erase the hard disk (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recover y method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitio ns on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your [...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state , and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to ex ternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . Once complete, a message displays[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to be gin deleting the HDD. When the process[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: driv e will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the restoration.[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard Dri ve Recov ery Utilities. T o recover your hard disk d ri ve using the utilities burned to D VDs (refer to “Creating Recovery D VDs” [...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5 If your system offers a choice of W indows V ista ® 32-bit or 64- bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Pr oduct Recovery Menu scr een 6 A warning screen will appear stat ing that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 7 The T oshiba Recovery W izard screen will appear . Please refer to “Hard Disk Drive Reco very options” on page 61 to explain the av ailable recov ery options. (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check[...]

70 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the instal lation process. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad ™ , the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . Simply mov e your finge[...]

71 Getting Started Using external display de vices The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button (“right-clicking”). Check your prog ram’ s d ocumentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ™ The T[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting the display device Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player T o connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the back of your computer, and then connect the other end of the [...]

73 Getting Started Connecting the display device Y ou can conn ect the sound to external audio de vices in three ways: ❖ Using the headphone jack on th e side of the computer—This lets you connect directly to headphon es, po wered speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headphone out put. Y ou need a cable (not included w ith yo[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting the display device Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you connect an external display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneously . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickes[...]

75 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard TThe right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor , or Built-in Display and TV). In extended desktop mode, the image is split into two sides, one side [...]

76 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer sup ports Plug and Play , your computer may automatically recogni ze the printer; th e printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer docum entation for further inst ructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its documentation. If your printer [...]

77 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service disk ette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional e xternal USB disket[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for s[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 82 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you c[...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer . Use the following steps to turn of f your co[...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. Thes[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App ly . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, depending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the on/off light glows white. If[...]

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer button. ❖ Start menu po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you click the po wer button in the Start men u[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep . The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by ei[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be[...]

87 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings 7 Click App ly . 8 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b[...]

88 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the [...]

89 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer , then engage the locking de vice. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

90 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 [...]

91 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies 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 drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our co mputer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control keys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® k eys. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character ke ys is very much like typing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a s[...]

93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Function keys The function k eys (not t o be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the k eyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function ke ys 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 m[...]

94 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 Al[...]

95 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5 In the left part of the window , c lick the line that ends in “Local Disk (C:). ” 6 In the left part of the window , u nder the Local Disk C: ico n, double-click the folder contai ning the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on th[...]

96 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 b[...]

97 Learning the Basics Printing your work HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, click File , and then Save As , and give the new file a different name. 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 suppo[...]

98 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 In your W indows ® -based application, click File , and then 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 print. 4[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage dri ve, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program pr[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 front of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons 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 Media button launches the default media player and plays the CD or D[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The dri ve will not open if the computer’ s power is of f. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray slides partially out [...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you c ould lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tray . If you insert the [...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this metho d, try using an applicat ion that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windo ws Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other type s of media, use the associated software to open the f iles on[...]

105 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remov e the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. 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,[...]

106 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 co mputer 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 [...]

107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Published battery[...]

108 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p o wer management op tions preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issu[...]

109 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 [...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC batte[...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the on/off light ( ), and the power button light. When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and b[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently us ed older batt ery does not power the computer for as long as a new batte[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settin[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-saving option plans These power -saving options contro[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Create a P ower Plan to set up a ne w plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Se ttings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Adv anced Settings to access settings[...]

116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Po wer Sav er , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has r[...]

117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or it[...]

118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot install i t with rev erse polarity . [...]

119 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 116 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery[...]

120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doi[...]

121 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt ery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully recharged the battery . Y ou m ust discard a batter y if i t becomes damage d. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack[...]

122 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 pora tio 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[...]

123 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[...]

124 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, T askb ar , Notif ication Area, and back ground pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our de sktop may contain other icons depending on yo ur 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 b utton to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find fi[...]

126 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[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer . For specific info rmation about connecting to the network, consult your netw ork administrator . Many hotels, airports, and of fices of fer W i-Fi ® a[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end o f a telephone cable (purchase[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using 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 ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfi[...]

130 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[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es If you hav e 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 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- o[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog b[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features FM tuner FM tuner (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to li ve local FM radio stations. T o use th is feature: 1 T urn your computer on. 2 Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port [...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® 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 soft ware, by defa ult, sh ould already be running in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard ® The ExpressCard ® slot supports the use o[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the ExpressCard an d pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCard Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter slot supports the use of Memory Stick ™ , Memory Stick ™ PR O, Secur e Digital ™ (SD ™ ), MMC ™ (Multi[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electri city , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for remo v al by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hardwar e icon in the Notification Area and then[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features T oshiba Quad Cor e HD Pr ocessor T oshiba Quad Core HD Processor The follo wing applications requ ire the T oshiba Quad Core HD Processor for operation. ❖ TOSHIB A HD Console—There are two sidebar gadgets av ailable, one for W indows ® and one for Google™. HD Console is also a performance monitor f[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features T oshiba Quad Cor e HD Pr ocessor ❖ TOSHIB A D VD PLA YER (D VD real time Upconv ert)—This application con verts playback of a s tandard D VD to HD resolution. ❖ The Upcon vert feature plays video using the TOSHIB A Quad Core HD Processor . Ho wev er , this feature cannot be used while another applic[...]

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

140 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ 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 , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOS[...]

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

142 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[...]

143 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[...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memor y Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimi[...]

145 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms, T oshiba, Recovery , and then TO[...]

146 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?[...]

147 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[...]

148 Utilities Setting passwor ds 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text f ile. 8 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , T[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o re gister a password for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 2 Click Set . 3 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it ag a[...]

150 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems 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 [...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIB A SD Memory[...]

152 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 , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA As si st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mou[...]

153 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOSH IBA Ha rdw a re S et up icon in the Opti[...]

154 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Button Sett ing —Lets you set the resu me speed for Sleep mode. If you want to use the fast resume option, be sure to connect the A C adaptor to the computer . ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is the default setting f[...]

155 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p USB Sleep and Charge funct ion —Y our computer can supply USB bus po wer (DC 5V) to the USB port ev en when the power of the computer is turned OFF . “Power OFF” includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mo de or shutdown state. This function can only be used for po rts that support the USB Sleep and C[...]

156 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag. USB Sleep and Char ge function Settings —The default setting is Disabled. Changing [...]

157 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 213 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

158 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support For more information about how to use the T OSHIBA Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons . These buttons ar e located on the system control panel directly above the k[...]

159 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acousti c Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to m ake listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Silence” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows ® ses[...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 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, r[...]

161 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (av ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user password authentication syst em when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for use[...]

162 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, th e user’ s fingerprint is read and compar[...]

163 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f ingerprint recognitio n success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily[...]

164 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T o shiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error -free. T o shiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshib[...]

165 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Netw orking , and then Conf igFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A [...]

166 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een 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 networ k settings simply by selec[...]

167 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” [...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an A C adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, e ven if the rated v oltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly b ut you still have a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the W indo ws ® operating system Hel p and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vic[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal dri ve, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers bei[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , o[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and di scha rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discharge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Pl[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any ke y to acti vate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you ha [...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the wa y the screen produces colors. T o reduce the am ount of flickering, try using fewer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the W indo ws ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize ,[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage dri ve or with a diskette dri ve usually sho w up as an inability to access the driv e or as sector errors. Somet imes a dri ve prob lem may cause one or more f iles to appear to hav e garbage in them. T ypical prob[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network administrator . Some programs run[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical dri ve eject me chanism requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and preventing it from ejecting[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when i nput from a microphone i s fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard ® problems ExpressCards[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which will be listed under one of the categories sho wn, for example: Disk driv es, Network adapters, Other , etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on about your ExpressCard conf[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict An ExpressCard ® er ror o ccurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an e xternal device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio [...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Modem problems (A vailable on certain models) This section lists comm on modem problems. The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the c[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some T oshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter . ?[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 3 At the top-left of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open the command prompt. 4 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Eth[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing D VDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a D VD title, try the following steps: 1 V erify that the disc is in a format that the dri ve supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is proper ly inserted in the [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can never predict when your co mput er will lock, fo rcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! [...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windo ws ® settings and your data—docum ents and other important files. T ake advantage of these features to protect yourself from[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windo ws ® configuration using the saved Restore Point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Click Next . 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the ti[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or f iles to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup tar get by c onnecting it and/or inser ting a blank optical disc in[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Hav e your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any f iles from them (av ailable on certain models). ❖ Do not guess—fol lo w directions carefully! It is o ften necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new hardware item to the comp[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ T urn OFF the computer while e xternal devices are connected. ❖ Connect external de vices afte r turning OFF the computer . If this function cannot be used, chang e the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you are conn ected to a compatible port. The “USB W akeup function” does[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’ s documentation fo r troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y[...]

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199 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide 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[...]

200 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[...]

201 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[...]

202 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 140 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

203 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 Cards: 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 Applic[...]

204 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 row to the [...]

205 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[...]

206 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[...]

207 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 84 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

208 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 82 . Selecting thi[...]

209 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 a vailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode[...]

210 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[...]

211 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 W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just [...]

212 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 “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 71 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the follo[...]

213 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[...]

214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key tu rns the TO SHIB A Zo o mi ng Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot k ey turns the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility to zoom-in.[...]

215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our co mputer ships w ith the correct power su pply for th e 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 and Canada UL ap prove d CS A ap pr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia[...]

216 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 re write memory CMOS co[...]

Glossary 217 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD [...]

218 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter SSD Solid State Driv e TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active[...]

Glossary 219 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

220 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

Glossary 221 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 computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A[...]

222 Glossary double-click — T o press and release the pointin g de vice’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information [...]

Glossary 223 F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed 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 to r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e — A set of characters [...]

224 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the internal storage driv 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 also Sleep, Sus[...]

Glossary 225 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[...]

226 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[...]

Glossary 227 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s abil ity to automatically configure itsel f to work with per ipheral 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. pointing de vice — Any de vice, [...]

228 Glossary RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This typ[...]

Glossary 229 U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload — T o send a file to anothe[...]

230 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt keys 92 Application Cards 202 audio fil e s 131 audio features 131 B backing up files 91 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 48 , 110 charge not lasting 178 charging 46 , 48 conserving po wer 113 disposal 121 lo w charge 112 monitoring po[...]

231 Index moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 171 not accessing disk driv es 170 running on battery power 106 setting up 43 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 170 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 164 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 maj[...]

232 Index connecting 77 external display , adj usting 75 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 181 file e xtensions 97 file, backing up 91 fil e s backing up 98 printing 98 restoring 99 saving 96 fi ngerprint authentication 161 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 161 FM tuner 133 Fn keys 92 function keys 93 H hardware conflicts 174 resolving 175 he[...]

233 Index troubleshooting 178 using 92 keyboard, e xternal 75 L lock computer , using 88 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 51 problem solving 176 remo ving memory module slot cov er 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 58 memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 127 problem solving 187 monito[...]

234 Index printer connecting 75 problem solving 186 printing a file 98 problem solving AC p o w e r 177 accessing disk dri ves 170 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 177 cannot insert diskette in drive 182 cannot read a diskette 182 changing display properties 180 checking device properties 175 computer hangs when ExpressCard® i[...]

235 Index adding memory 51 computer 43 , 53 work en vironment 40 setting up a connection 127 Sleep mode 79 hot key 207 starting again from 87 sound problem solving 183 sounds recording 131 speakers using external 132 start button 125 Start Search field 95 starting a program 93 Start Search field 95 W indo ws® Explorer 94 W indows® Start menu 94 s[...]