Toshiba M300- Manual

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 your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or ...

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs ...

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any oth...

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum sh...

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible us...

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact yo...

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equ...

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is dependent on what type of wireless 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...

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerb...

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for theIntel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. An ad...

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. An adhoc mode is avail...

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth S...

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. B...

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless techno...

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical...

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Trademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Sta...

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ....

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49Your computer’s features and specifications ....50Turning on the power .......................................50 Adding memory (optional) .......

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................84Using a computer lock ......................................84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 86 Computing tips ..............................................

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................127Internet features..............................................127Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ..............................................128 Exploring audio features ........

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................156 Getting Started ................................................156ConfigFree ® Utilities ........................................157 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ........................

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labele...

37 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specificatio...

38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the ser...

39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’s guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, v...

40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort,” that is shipped with your computer, contains important saf...

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the compu...

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overhe...

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avoid 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 of win...

45 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by eithe...

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug fr...

48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main batt...

49 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may vary 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 pa...

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that ...

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The s...

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on...

60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 52 ), and then check that the module is inserted completely into t...

61 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Global Su...

62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: d...

64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next....

65 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to exter...

66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer ...

67 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its st...

68 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into p...

69 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or proje...

70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD—Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT—Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT—External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor—Internal display and external monitor, with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended ...

71 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not functio...

72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting a...

73 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the W...

74 Getting Started Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the comput...

75 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. After your computer sleeps for an e...

76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. Us...

78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glow...

80 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you cl...

81 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You c...

83 Getting Started Customizing your computer’s settings 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the co...

84 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. To...

86 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are usin...

88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character key...

89 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be conf...

90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard. (Sample Illust...

91 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows ® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have fou...

92 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows ® Explorer. Windows ® Explorer gives you a view of your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily see the content...

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu’s Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Start Search field i...

94 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows ® -based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As ...

95 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The Windows ® operating system supports 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 than eight characters. You may use all...

96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your Windows ® -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 example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backi...

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NO...

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button—Press to release ...

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center...

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For more infor...

102 Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use ...

103 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other feature...

104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably f...

105 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment ...

106 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your comp...

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is ...

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspende...

109 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. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not po...

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears...

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the Windows ® power-saving option plans These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, yo...

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for ...

113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Power Plan options are: Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key. The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Changing the...

115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged 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 designed so that yo...

116 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 113 . 6 Restart the computer. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care o...

117 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the b...

119 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 40 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always travel with the computer in a...

120 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows ® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents...

121 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) Windows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon repres...

123 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) ...

124 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, airpo...

126 Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Conn...

127 Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can c...

128 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time, one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their comput...

129 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recordi...

130 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Web Camera Web Camera (Available on certain models) Your computer may come with a built-in Web Camera. With this Web Camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your computer ❖ Chat with others and have them see you while using insta...

131 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using an ExpressCard ® 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Remov...

132 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (Available on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick ™ , Memory Stick ™ PRO, Secure Digital ™ (SD ™ ), MMC ™ (MultiMedi...

133 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe re...

134 Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this...

135 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut ico...

136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab

137 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab

139 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assi...

140 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer ic...

141 Utilities Setting passwords 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 work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of password...

142 Utilities Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location...

143 Utilities Setting passwords 6 Click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allows the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup—User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup—User cannot change ...

144 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the T...

145 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK. TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documen...

146 Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card For...

147 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist . The Mouse Prope...

148 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows ® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup icon ...

152 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see “Zoom (Display resolution)” on page 205 ). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ®...

153 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support To zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1 . For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA But...

154 Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly. You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Silence” mode, the setting is o...

156 Utilities ConfigFree® ConfigFree ® All references to Bluetooth ® in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify commu...

158 Utilities ConfigFree® Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles.” ConfigFree ® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you ...

160 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself...

161 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications 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 Task. Closing the failed program should allow yo...

162 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source. The ...

163 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. For more i...

164 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage...

165 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system ...

166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows ® operating system...

167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Di...

168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Drive...

169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware 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 Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cab...

170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it again. Ch...

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical...

172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearanc...

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increa...

174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for a long time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. ...

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam. Examine the disc to see if it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleane...

176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers. Adjust the volume control. Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external h...

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving ExpressCard ® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards ® that used to work no longer work. Check the ExpressCard ® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Mainten...

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The system does not recognize your ExpressCard ® . Refer to the ExpressCard ® documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard ® error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is pro...

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will p...

182 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure ...

183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely...

184 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The Windows ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows ® settings and your data—documents and other important files. Take advantage of...

185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point. This list may contain Restore ...

186 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it...

187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any files from them (available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first—before connec...

188 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. If this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you are connected to a compatible port. The “USB Wakeup function” does not work. ❖ When the “USB Sle...

189 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recen...

190 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices AustraliaToshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited84-92 Talavera RoadNorth Ryde NSW 2113SydneyAustralia CanadaToshiba Canada Ltd.191 McNabb StreetMarkham, OntarioL3R - 8H2Canada FranceToshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.7, Rue Ampè...

192 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or mod...

193 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. The Cards appear when you press the Fn key. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a l...

194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 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. TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIBA Assist” on page 135 . PC Diagnostic Tool utility For...

195 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the ...

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 To en...

198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options win...

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, then 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 curr...

203 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluet...

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™” on page 68 . Selecting this Card or pressin...

206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the...

207 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approvedCSA approved United K...

208 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory C...

210 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD solid state drive SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may a...

222 Index A AC adaptor 46 AC power connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 194 audio files 128 audio features 128 B backing up files 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48 , 107 charge not lasting 170 charging 46 , 48 conserving power 110...