Toshiba R830-S8310 manual

GMAD00267010 12/10 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 178 in this gui de. Portégé ® R830 Serie[...]

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: Portégé ® R830 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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[...]

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 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . 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 [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. 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 , an[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. 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 fe[...]

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[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regulation Confor mity Certif ication and the T echnical Condi[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W iMAX™ connectivity requires a W iMAX™ enabled dev ice and subscription to a W iMAX™ broadba nd service. W iMA X™ connectivity may require you to purchase additional so ftware or hardware at extra cost. A vailabili ty of W iMAX™ is limite d, check with your servic e provider for details on av ailability a nd netw[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For these r easons Intel ® cannot permit any manipulat ion b y third parties of the software pro vided in binary format with the wireless Wi MAX™ adapters (e.g., the EEP R OM and firm w are). Furthermore, if you use an y patches, utilitie s, or code with the Intel ® wireless WiMAX™ adapters that hav e been manipulated[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless W AN 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 W AN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of in[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) W ireless W AN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 Industry Canad a. 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[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series and the Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless N1000 (ABGn) 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. [...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW 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 the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wi[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Ital[...]

21 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[...]

22 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[...]

23 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 R epublic Ecu[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cambodia Canada Chile China Colo mbia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican R epublic 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 Lebano[...]

25 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 Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Boliv[...]

26 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 [...]

27 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. Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgari[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire [...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R& TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark a[...]

30 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read the User’ s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an opti cal disc drive. Y ou could damage the [...]

31 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 approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

32 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Portégé and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a regist[...]

33 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 40 This guide ...............................................................42 Safety icons ............................................................43 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting up your software ...................................53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................54 Adding optional external devices.............................54 Adding memory (optional) ......................................54 Installing a memory module .............................55 Remov[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........92 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................95 Closing the display panel ..................................98 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................98 Caring for your computer ........................................98 Cleaning the co[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for optical discs ..................................116 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................116 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 117 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................117 Running the computer on battery power[...]

37 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones..........141 Using the Web Camera .........................................142 Using an ExpressCard ® .........................................143 Inserting an ExpressCard ® ..............................143 Removing an ExpressCard ® ............................143 Using th[...]

38 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility .....171 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader .......................................................172 Fingerprint reader limitat[...]

39 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............199 If you need further assistance ............................... 203 Before you contact Toshiba ............................203 Contacting Toshiba .........................................204 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites [...]

40 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 computer 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 on the computer and the [...]

41 Introduction 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 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs ea[...]

42 Introd uctio n 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 osh[...]

43 Introduction 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 equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

44 Introd uctio n 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 th e[...]

45 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d 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[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur 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 [...]

51 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 [...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 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 the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sa[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external de vices (such as the A C adaptor , if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all dri ves and slots are empty . 3 Press and release the power b u[...]

54 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be compl eted by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at http[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before adding external devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your s oftware” on page 53 . Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the underside of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdri ver f[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lower -right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remov e[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre ws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the scre ws and the co ver in a safe plac e so that you can retriev e them later . Sta[...]

58 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 [...]

59 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 th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 131 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of [...]

62 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[...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 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 [...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The follo wing internal storage driv e reco very options are a v ailable: A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recov ery utilities directly from you r internal storage driv e as described in the sections be[...]

65 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 . ❖ The T oshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of e rasing your internal storage drive, without restoring t he informa[...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 3 If your system offers a choice of W indows ® 7 32-bi t or 64-bit operating system, select one at thi s time. If not, skip to step 4. 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 a[...]

67 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[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou can recov er the C: driv e without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer’ s internal storage dri ve or b y using recovery D VD s / m ed i a , if you hav e created such media. T o recover using the f irst method, follo w the procedure belo w .[...]

69 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 without changin[...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 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. 9 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all parti[...]

71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge 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 i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defau[...]

72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi e ld to set the partition size. 8 Click Next . A confirmation[...]

73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be res tored from this media. Any files that you created are not ba cked up on the recovery DVDs/media. Y ou will n[...]

74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recover y files on another USB flash drive. Or , store the app[...]

75 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 109 ). During the internal storage drive recovery process it is[...]

76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 3 T urn on your computer . When the ini tial screen displays, press F12 . The boot menu di splays. 4 Using the arro w keys, select the D VD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press Enter . 5 A warning screen appears, statin g that when t[...]

77 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 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 internal storage drive. If you want to restore the internal storage[...]

78 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age 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 [...]

79 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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 Installer . [...]

80 Getting Started Using the touc h pad 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 touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer . Some of the following features may need to be enab led before they[...]

81 Getting Started Using the touch pad Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right-click. 2 Press and release the secondar y control button. This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustra tion) Click the secondary (right-hand) contr ol but to n [...]

82 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements. For help with these problem[...]

83 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad 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 [...]

84 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device T o connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display de vice to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cab le (not incl[...]

85 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[...]

86 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 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 [...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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 [...]

88 Getting Started T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer i s off) to fully charge the main battery . Options for turning off the computer Depending on th[...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hib ernation takes a little m ore time and consumes more main b attery po wer than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on ho w to use and config[...]

90 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 . T o turn off your computer using the Shut do[...]

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 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display[...]

92 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Sh[...]

93 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu . The computer sav es the state of all open progr ams and f iles, turns of f the display , and then turns of f. Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y[...]

94 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 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 5 Select Hibernate 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[...]

95 Getting Started T urning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light gl o ws green. The comp uter returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hib ernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by op[...]

96 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settin gs under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs w[...]

97 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 scr een 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 co[...]

98 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ 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 op[...]

99 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all driv e activity has ende d (the inter n al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by[...]

100 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[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal 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 drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very much like typing on 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 O an[...]

103 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 . F or example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF . For more in formation, see “Hot ke y[...]

104 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 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 ove rlay on, press Fn and F11 simul taneously . The numeric overlay light glo ws wh en the numeric overlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn k[...]

105 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 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, foll ow these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and then[...]

106 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 4 In the right part of the window , double-click the fol der 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 th[...]

107 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 stor age driv e, external media, fla sh media, or optical disc. This is one of the most imp ortant rules of computing. When you turn of f the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your wor[...]

108 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[...]

109 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[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup medi a 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 an[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our optical disc drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow y ou to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the r[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. If your computer comes with a solid state drive (SSD) (availab le on certain models), under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to high temperatures, your [...]

113 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the su[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause b utton. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not [...]

115 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T oshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other com[...]

116 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a dis[...]

117 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 .[...]

118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer may hav e T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorporate hardware and software innov ations into various T o shiba computers that addre ss the most common security , reliability and connect ivity issues f[...]

119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully dischar ge each time. Howe v er , for better accuracy of the battery meter[...]

120 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for man y hours with out an A C power source, you may purchase a battery m odule for use in the com puter , or carry additional charged battery packs with you. Y ou can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on b[...]

121 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries The battery may not start ch arging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almo st co[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warnin[...]

123 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 Determining remaining ba[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 137 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ [...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , 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 pow[...]

126 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[...]

127 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[...]

128 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 TOSHIB [...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you have two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive obj[...]

130 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[...]

131 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 . [...]

132 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 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 129 . 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. S[...]

133 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 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 doing[...]

134 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can ca use a battery pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury . Always dispose of used [...]

135 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 45 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leav e your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always tra vel with the comput er in a carrying case. T oshiba of fers a [...]

136 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 can use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system componen ts, and pe[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes several 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 c[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cance[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . With some programs, a b utton appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between th e programs or windows. T o m[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 207 . When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “Wir[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur 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 built-in speakers, headphones, or e xternal [...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer . T o play back sound files through e xternal speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the com[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an ExpressCar d ® Using an ExpressCard ® (A vailable on certain models.) The ExpressCard ® slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports ho t swapping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard ® Before you in[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 4 Press the ExpressCard eject butto n once to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects sl ightly from the slot. 5 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCar d and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCar d Us[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 P[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port Using the eSA T A/USB combo port (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer includ es an eSA T A/USB combo port, which can be used with both eSA T A (external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment) de vices and USB devices. The eSA T A interface supports fast data tran[...]

147 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[...]

148 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utili ty™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service St ation ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter sett[...]

149 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

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

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

153 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 To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Installer . [...]

154 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. TOSH IBA support s sev eral type s of passwords on your c omputer: ❖ An instant password[...]

155 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, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re[...]

156 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external 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 Pro[...]

157 Utilities Setting passwor ds 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it ag ain to verify . 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text f[...]

158 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 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 ® passwords. T o ensure the security of [...]

159 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist (A vailable on certain models.) The TOSHIB A Security Assist Ut ility acts as a “command center” where you can set up v arious passwords or other security features, and see ho w these features can be used with each other to increase security ev en further , or to simplify the ways t[...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings —Select this category to set up security options that protect in di vidual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user : Check the status of the W indows ® password for the account to which you are currently logged on. ❖ Passw ord of all users : Check the status of the W indo ws ® pas[...]

161 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[...]

162 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your compu ter’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protection, and set the mot[...]

163 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[...]

164 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 TOSHIBA conf iguration 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 the[...]

165 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is th e default setting for your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the po wer source: ❖ AC P o w e r —If your computer is[...]

166 Utilities TOSHB A Sleep Utility TOSHBA Sleep Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the TOSHI BA Sleep Utility T o start this uti[...]

167 Utilities TOSHB A Sleep Ut ility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some externa[...]

168 Utilities TOSHB A Sleep Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the utility . T o d isable this function, de-select the check box. Y ou can also control whether char ging takes place when[...]

169 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support a[...]

170 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[...]

171 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user logon. The user’ s f ingerp[...]

172 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your comp uter using 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 f ingerprint is read and compa[...]

173 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[...]

174 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Howe ver , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficient unique characteristics in their fi ngerprints. ❖ A w[...]

175 Utilities TOSHI BA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the T OSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and [...]

176 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[...]

177 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the T OSHIB A PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control P anel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve. The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does n ot extend or modify TOSHIB A's ob[...]

178 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[...]

179 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[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a sh[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name). 4 Connect the A C a[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you expe[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. 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, netwo[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with De vice 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 a[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven software related. It is w orthwhile 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[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer light stil l does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po w[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A keypad o verlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control ov erlay light is on, press Fn + F10 to t urn off the c[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p ower outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on yo ur TFT display when y ou turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer . Y our di splay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision [...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system erro rs ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your comput er for a long time, [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems 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 disc dri ve eject mechanism req uires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and preventing it from ejecting. If[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® pr oblems 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 micropho ne is fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard ® problems (A vailable on c[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® pr oblems 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which w ill 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 configur[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems 2 Click Eject [device name] for the de vice you want to remove. The Safe T o Remove Hardware message appears. 3 Remov e the device. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sle[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong W i r eless networking pr oblems Y ou may ha ve connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn of f 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 attem[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems ❖ Check the W indo ws ® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the W i-Fi ® adapter is recognized by the W indo ws ® operating system, and that the dri ver is loaded. T o access the Device Manager , click Start , Control P anel , System and Security , and then System . Care[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 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 th e disc is in a format that the dri ve supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is proper ly inserted in the [...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your co mputer will lock, forcin g 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! [...]

199 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 W indows ® settings and your data - documents and other important files. T ake advantage of these features to protect yourself from [...]

200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windo ws ® configuration using the sa ved restore point. T o do th is: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Select Recommended restor e or Choose a different r estore point , and then click[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files 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 [...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Alw ays restart th e W indows ® operating system after each installation, ev en if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the installation is complet ed, and will clean up anything that the installation uti[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices ev en if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cas es, powe r on the computer to charge the device or use a dif ferent charging de vice. The “USB W akeup function” does not work. ❖ When[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’ s documentation for troubleshooting suggestio ns. 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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206 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T o shiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273 (outsi de of the US [...]

207 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: ❖ OD[...]

208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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 or [...]

209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot key functions Hot key functions are perform ed using either the Hot Ke y Cards or by pressing the as sociated hot key . This section lists the av ailable hot key functions. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off[...]

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will com e from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) V olu me [...]

211 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[...]

212 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[...]

213 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 95 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

214 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 92 . Selecting thi[...]

215 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 p o w e r - o n di s pl a y op t i o n s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an e xternal monitor attached). Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached[...]

216 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[...]

217 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 jus[...]

218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 79 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Im[...]

219 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cursor control overlay Numeric overlay or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and off. Selecting this Card or pressin g the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Cursor contr ol overlay or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y [...]

220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock featu re on and off. Fn + This hot key turns allows you to zoom ou t. Fn + This hot key turns allows you to zoom in . Fn + This hot key decreases the speaker v olume. Fn + This hot key increases the speak er volume.[...]

221 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[...]

222 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 BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc Read -Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-R[...]

Glossary 223 DIMM Dual Inline Memo ry Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echno logy Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communicat [...]

224 Glossary RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in th is User’ s Guid e. A active-[...]

Glossary 225 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessarily[...]

226 Glossary C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memory)[...]

Glossary 227 CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and program s. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position wh[...]

228 Glossary document —Any file created with an appl ication an d, if saved 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 point ing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device. In the W indo ws ® operating system, this refers to th e pointing devi[...]

Glossary 229 F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a ge d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e —A set of characters that[...]

230 Glossary H DM I ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface) —A n interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) —One A/V component can control another while using thi s function, if connected wi[...]

Glossary 231 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relati vely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) —A so lid state lamp (SSL) that uses light- emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of li ght[...]

232 Glossary motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary com ponents. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr ompt. multi-function drive —A D VD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video [...]

Glossary 233 password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw ork adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter[...]

234 Glossary Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri ve. A Flash dri ve is one example of a remov able disk. res o lu ti o n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scree[...]

Glossary 235 shortcut —See k eyboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har d war e. solid state driv e —A data storag[...]

236 Glossary W We b —See W o rld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W eb si tes linked tog[...]

237 Index A A C adaptor 49 AC p ow e r 119 A C power light 49 accessing network 140 adding memory check total memory 63 memory (optional) 54 optional external devices 54 adequate ventilation cooling fan 48 adjusting touch pad settings 82 audio features 141 B backing up files 101 , 109 battery battery life 118 Call2Recycle™ 134 care 132 , 133 chan[...]

238 Index safety precautions 132 setting notifications 124 battery indicator light 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup but t on eco Utility™ 128 eject, optical disc driv e 111 power 53 Shut down 56 , 90 start 138 C Call2Recycle™ battery 134 caring for your computer 98 changing battery 129 character keys 102 charging the battery 51 cleani[...]

239 Index display panel opening 52 display , external adjusting 86 disposal information 32 disposing of used batteries 133 DV D caring for discs 116 removing with compu ter off 115 removing with compu ter on 115 D VD player troubleshooting 197 DV D s using 110 E EasyGuard® 118 eco Utility™ button 128 eject button optical disc driv e 111 eject, o[...]

240 Index display brightness 216 Hibernatio n mode 214 keyboard o verlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk driv e 209 Output (Display sw itch) 215 po wer plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Ke y Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 13[...]

241 Index inserting into socket 58 removing 60 , 62 microphone using 141 monitor connecting 84 monitor problems troubleshooting 188 monitoring battery power 122 mouse installing 86 mouse utility 163 moving the computer 99 N network accessing 140 Connect to the Internet 140 connecting your comp uter 140 networking wireless 139 notification area 139 [...]

242 Index optimum performance 119 po wer plans selecting power plan options 126 using a hot key 127 power sa ving options 125 powering do wn using Hibernate 93 using Sleep 95 precautions safety 46 printer connecting 86 setting up 87 troubleshooting 194 USB-compatible 86 printing a file 108 problem solving Startup options 182 program, starting 104 p[...]

243 Index Setup W izard 53 work en vironment 45 setting up a connection 140 settings customize computer settings 98 display output 85 Shut down but t on 56 , 90 command 90 computer 56 , 90 Hibernatio n mode 93 Sleep mode 95 Sleep mode 89 configuring 95 configuring options 95 hot key 213 po wering do wn 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 98 using 9[...]

244 Index TOSHIB A Sleep Utili ty 166 touch pad using 79 trav eling tips 135 troubleshooting 187 A C power light is blinking 180 battery light is blinking 181 bookmarked site not found 183 checking device properties 184 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 193 computer will not start 179 contacting T oshiba 203 corrupted/damaged d ata files 1[...]

245 Index using a microphone 141 computer lock 99 DV D s 110 expansion port 146 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernatio n mode 92 hot key to set a power plan 127 Memory card reader 144 optical disc driv e 110 Shut down command 90 Sleep mode 95 TOSHIB A eco po wer plan 128 touch pad 79 We b C a m e r a 142 using the keyboard 101 using the ov erlay for cursor c[...]