Toshiba M700 Series, M705 Series - 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 and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. 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 situa...

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement....

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual...

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product. 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 ...

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless modul...

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countrie...

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) 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 adh...

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed. The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP/TKIP. Draft 11n mode can be us...

20 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. ...

21 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 te...

22 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 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,...

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth ® Adaptor from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth ® Adaptor from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contac...

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 a HD DVD, ...

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Trademarks Portégé and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other count...

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction................................................................................ 36 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 ......................48 Opening the display panel .................................48Your computer’s features and specifications ....49Turning on the power........................................49 Adding memory (optional) .......

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

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong.................................... 177 Problems that are easy to fix ................................177Problems when you turn on the computer ............179The Windows ® operating system is not working...181 Using Startup option...

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................................. 212 Volume Mute ........................................................212Password security ................................................213 Without a password ......................

36 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Subs...

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 working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and ...

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment an...

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and dis...

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, ...

44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final scree...

45 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...

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

48 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...

49 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 ...

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot 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...

56 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 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...

57 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 114 . 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...

58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for ex...

60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ ...

62 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...

63 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...

64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections. 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. ...

65 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 it...

66 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...

67 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 monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for th...

68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor—Internal display and external monitor (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. Set the option for the vid...

69 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...

70 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for...

71 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette driv...

72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while ...

73 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indef...

74 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Standby, see “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page 78 . Using the Turn Off...

75 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using Toshiba’s Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start , Control Panel , and then Performance and Maintenan...

76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 159 . 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...

77 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the...

78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start , Turn off computer , and then select Stand By . (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows ® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and...

79 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode 5 Click Apply . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 159 . Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the displa...

80 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode By orienting the screen so it is perpendicular or 90° to the keyboard, and then simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your system is ready to use in tablet mode, with the included Toshiba tablet pen. When rotating the LCD scre...

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on page 116 . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning flui...

83 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and yo...

85 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...

86 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...

87 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...

88 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 My Computer or Windows ® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have four o...

89 Learning the Basics Starting a program This example opens WordPad using Windows ® Explorer. 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windows Explorer . 4 Click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).” 6 In...

90 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’s location, type the command line. For a program in the Windows ® folder, type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Acces...

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

92 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The Windows ® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all...

93 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your Windows ® 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 . Backing u...

94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When rest...

95 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 releas...

96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical Drive Lock This feature can be used to turn off the optical drive power so that the disc tray can not be accidentally opened while the machine is being used in tablet mode. Setting the Optical Drive Lock Click the Optical Drive Power icon in the...

98 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 ...

99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Windows Media ® Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. D...

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical 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 Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play b...

101 Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and ...

102 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...

103 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard ® . The Toshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security,...

104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However...

105 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Using additional batteries In addition to the battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the co...

106 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degree...

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring 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 RT...

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click ...

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 73. Setting battery alarm...

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The following sections describe how to choose a Power Profile and discuss each power-saving option. Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start , Control P...

112 Mobile Computing Changing the battery Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. To set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-up window. (Sample Image) Power Profile pop-up window 2 While continuing to p...

113 Mobile Computing Changing the battery TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn o...

114 Mobile Computing Changing the battery 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 its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it im...

116 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, t...

117 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 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...

118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never...

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 notebook 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 ...

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, System tray, and background pattern. (Sample Image) Windows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a...

123 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service P...

124 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect...

126 Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting featu...

127 Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for ex...

128 Exploring Your Computer’s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address. If you have an a...

129 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer’s internal microphone or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or exte...

130 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using tablet mode Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on...

134 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Web Cam Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse, or other pointing device. For example, you can execute “mouse type” commands in the same manner you normally would: ❖ To move the pointing icon (or cursor) on the tablet, simp...

135 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards To E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. The web cam software, by default, should...

136 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using PC Cards 2 Insert the PC Card. (Sample Illustration) Inserting a PC Card 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. Removing a PC Card Be ...

137 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard d...

138 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, wh...

139 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Ultra SlimBay Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go...

140 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Ultra SlimBay 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay release toward the back of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Sliding the release latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Sliding out the module Front of computer Front of com...

141 Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay To install a module into the Ultra SlimBay, simply slide the module all the way into the Ultra SlimBay until the latch locks into place. Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port (available on ce...

142 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...

143 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ Tablet and Pen Settings ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Importa...

144 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth ® ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Settings (Sa...

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

147 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation ...

148 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...

149 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, 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 passwords on ...

150 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...

151 Utilities Setting passwords 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervi...

152 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file...

153 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for feat...

154 Utilities TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility controls your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer. Using this utility, you can enable or disable hard disk d...

156 Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag-and-drop. TOSHIBA SD ™ Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD ...

157 Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD ™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer. This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help documentation within the a...

158 Utilities TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . 6 Click Start . To create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card To boot from a b...

160 Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset power profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ AC Optimize ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles. If you need a custom pro...

161 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 , Printers and other Hardware , and then Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist . The Mou...

162 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 Assist , or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup i...

164 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 “Hot Keys” on page 212 ). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of...

165 Utilities TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator, use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility. To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start , then Control Panel , then Performance and Maintenance . 2 Cl...

166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator. (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button ...

167 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 CD/DVD drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only...

168 Utilities TOSHIBA Rotation Utility TOSHIBA Rotation Utility The TOSHIBA Rotation utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format (primary portrait) to three other display formats: ❖ Primary landscape ❖ Secondary portrait ❖ Secondary landscape To access this utility: 1 Clic...

169 Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings Tablet and Pen Settings The Tablet and Pen Settings utility allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen. To access this utility: 1 Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist . The Tablet and Pen Settings scree...

171 Utilities Cross Menu Utility Cross Menu Utility The Cross Menu Utility allows you to make Hot Key assignments to launch applications, access Toshiba utilities, or create your own custom menus. To start the Cross Menu Utility: 1 Press and hold the Cross-Functional button for two seconds until the...

172 Utilities Cross Menu Utility Creating a New Menu You can add up to five menus. To create a new menu: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Toshiba , Tablet PC , and then Cross Menu . The Cross Menu Setting window appears. (Sample Image) Cross Menu Setting window 2 Click New . 3 Click Add File . 4 Brows...

173 Utilities Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code controlling who can log onto the Windows ® operating system. When creating and registering an access code, you can choose any character or symbol you want...

174 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a s...

176 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint a...

177 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...

178 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task . Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program nam...

179 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and ho...

180 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Always save your data even when you are using Standby. If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see “What to do wh...

181 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the support bulle...

182 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows ® starts loading. The Windows ® Advanced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ...

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later. The Windows ® operating system ...

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work. The device most recently connecte...

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system compo...

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check...

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Turn Off . The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page 56 . 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instru...

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control ...

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’s power cord/cable is firmly pl...

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi...

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt re...

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message . If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The dr...

194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not. Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your ...

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card...

196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area. The Safely Remove Hardware...

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Run the printer’s self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in “Setting up a printer” on page 70 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have con...

198 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict For more information regarding your system’s V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com . Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-...

200 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Special considerations for the Windows ® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, the Windows ® operating system checks whether WEP encry...

202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Select the Settings tab. 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab. 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature . 5 Click OK . The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie...

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you have i...

205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows ® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data that you create and store on its hard drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data ina...

206 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and sett...

207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 A list of your Favorites folders will appear, with the top-level Favorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next to back up all of your Favorites, or select a particular Favorites folder to back up, then click Next . 5 In the Export Fav...

208 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. If the device is connected first, it may be very difficult to complete the installa...

209 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 suggestions. Contact the software company’s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you pur...

210 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.toshiba.com Accessories information in the USA www.tos...

211 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A.Parque Empresarial San FernandoEdificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A28831 (Madrid) San Fe...

212 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on yo...

213 Hot Keys Password security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’s content reappear, if no password is set for the current user. Wit...

214 Hot Keys Power profile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged (even if the computer is operating on AC power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set up a s...

216 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. ❖ LCD—Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT—Internal...

217 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling wireless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ All...

218 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys 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 + [ Space bar ] This hot key switches screen ...

219 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approvedCSA approved United ...

220 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix 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 connect...

223 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Us...

225 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the relevant location. You can also view the possible cause and solution for the pro...

227 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems running Windows ® XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option fro...

228 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings sc...

230 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Send . During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device To disconnect from a Bluetooth ® device: 1 Place...

235 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT: 1 Click ...

236 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ Toshiba Wireless Projector. Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device . La...

237 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because the wireless LAN’s default connection setting is for Ad Hoc mode, the Toshiba Wireless Projector will not connect if the projector is set to Infrastructure mode. If this occurs, you can change the ...

238 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer’s wireless network setting to Ad H...

239 Using ConfigFree ® with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. To enable this feature, only one wireless LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Fe...

240 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...

242 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory 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 appear in this user’s g...

254 Index A AC adaptor 45 AC power connecting adaptor 46 accessories docking solutions 141 memory 50 adding memory 50 Alt keys 86 audio files 129 audio features 129 B backing up files 84 battery alarms 110 changing 112 charge indicator light 47 , 107 charge not lasting 188 charging 45 , 47 conservin...