ToshibaメーカーL550-EZ1702の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
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 al arm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or point.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for sec ond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless device is in your computer .
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Ice.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T e chnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology tha.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba.
29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro, ConfigFree, and eco utility are either re gister ed trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
30 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Turning on the power ........................................50 Setting up your software ...................................51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................88 Closing the display panel .................................. 91 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................91 Caring for your computer .........
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 109 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................109 Running the computer on battery power ..............110 Battery Notice .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................133 Connecting to the Internet ..............................134 Surfing the Internet .........................................134 Internet features .........
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................160 TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .................................161 ConfigFree ® ...
36 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 If you need further assistance ............................... 192 Before you contact Toshiba ............................192 Contacting Toshiba .........................................193 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites .
37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified.
38 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would save more than $1.
39 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
40 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin.
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer .
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord /cable to .
48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng c.
49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
51 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 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 wi ndows displ ayed, and the o rder in which wind ows appear , may var y accordin g to your software setup cho ices.
52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y ou r c om p u t er comes with enough m emory to run most of today’ s popular applications.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 .
54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot.
56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer .
58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw .
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ It is strongly recommended that you create recov er y DVDs/media before using your system for the first time.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storage driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions.
63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next .
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process.
65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition.
66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery .
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten.
69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next .
70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive T o create recov ery D VDs/media: 1 Click Start , All Programs , My To s h i b a , and then Recovery Media Creator .
71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ Recov er without changing the in ternal storage driv e partitions For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve” on page 60 .
72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive.
73 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xtern al media before proceeding.
74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T osh iba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer .
75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table below for specif ic instructions on perf orming each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer .
76 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the mo use pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to random locations on the screen. The mouse pointer may also seem to automati cally select te xt, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements.
77 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.
78 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI cable.
79 Getting Started Using external display de vices The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key ( Fn + F5 ): 1 While holding down Fn , press F5 repeatedly , pausi ng between each press, until the setting you want takes ef fect.
80 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an extern al keyboard, you can attach one to your computer . The computer’ s USB ports support most USB-compatible ke yboards. Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad™.
81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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 , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time.
82 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.
83 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 86 .
84 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer .
85 Getting Started T urning off the computer The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
86 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel .
87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.
88 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
89 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode.
90 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Select Sleep for the options you want.
91 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws green.
92 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e v en across the room, m ake sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the internal storage driv e and optical driv e indicator lights stop glowing) and al l external peripheral cables are disconnected.
93 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive.
94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
95 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke ty pi ng on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
96 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W indows ® keys Y our computer’ s k eyboard has one ke y and one button that ha ve special function.
97 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram 2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in thi s example, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Clo se button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window .
98 Learning the Basics Saving your work 7 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Clo se button in the upper -right corner of the program’ s window .
99 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do.
100 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require fi le names limited to no more th an eight characters.
101 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files.
103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer .
104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on.
105 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 108 .
106 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 T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on th e center of the tray until it clicks into place.
107 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical driv e that allo ws you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-m edia files to recordable optical media.
108 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightene d paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partiall y out of the d riv e.
109 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer contai ns T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorpora.
111 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time.
112 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Using additional batteries If you trav el and need to work for many hours without an AC po wer source, you may purchase a battery modu le for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you.
113 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command).
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, s ee “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 128 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized.
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power a nd extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves.
119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edit.
120 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y o u are no w in the selected mode.
121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 86 .
122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
123 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 121 .
124 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries.
125 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage.
126 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www .rbrc.
127 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icon s depending on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines wit.
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administrato r .
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he Internet and some of its exciti.
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a place where people with similar interests and id eas communicate in real-time, one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens.
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds usi ng the computer’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® Using an ExpressCard ® (A vailable on certain models) The ExpressCard ® slot supports the use of Ex pressCard media. The slot also supports ho t swapping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 3 Gently press the ExpressCard inward to release it. The ExpressCard pops out sli ghtly .
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all ty pes of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying.
142 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options.
143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings.
144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect ta.
145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secure tab.
146 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this category is T OSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility . (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab.
147 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Se.
148 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My T oshiba , and then TO SH IBA Application Installer .
149 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can wo rk on your computer again.
150 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
151 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK .
152 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
153 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords.
154 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
155 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , Hard ware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
156 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshib a configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
157 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p Select the boot device b y pressing the arro w keys, then pressing the Enter key . Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button.
158 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 209 ).
159 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibili ty TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
160 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The T oshiba eco u tility™ monito rs your power savings from using the eco power plan b y tracking real-time po wer consumption and accumulated savings o ver time.
161 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated soft ware, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is av ailable for your computer .
162 Utilities ConfigF r ee® The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does not extend or modify T oshiba's obligatio ns under its standard limited warranty in any way .
163 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the notification area, and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an “X.
164 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settin gs simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings.
165 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.
166 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
168 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a key nothing happens. V erify that the activ e program accep ts text input. T r y clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional e xternal diskette driv e. If there is a diskette in the dri ve, remo ve it and press any k ey to continue .
170 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model.
171 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properl y , you may have to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
172 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
173 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu.
175 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solv e them: The A C power light does not come on when y ou plug in the A C adaptor and power cord/cable. Make sure the A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer .
176 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems After a period of time, the battery will lo se its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. T o purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your com puter , or visit th e T oshiba W eb site at accessories.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached.
178 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer .
179 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e.
180 If Something Goes Wrong Optical drive pr oblems Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the driv e. If the optical dri ve is an e xternal driv e, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo r additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out.
182 If Something Goes Wrong Expr essCar d ® pr oblems Resolving ExpressCard ® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems Hot swapping (r emoving one Exp ressCard ® and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails .
184 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems Run the printer’ s self-test to check for any problem w ith the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer dri vers as sho wn in “Setting up a pri nter” on page 81 or in the instructions that came with the printer .
185 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
186 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 3 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethern et port.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 See “Checking device properties” on page 173 for instruc tions on using Device Manager to vie w the optical driv e properties. 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical driv es and their operation.
188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cr itical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data file s.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , System and Security , and then System . 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection .
190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced.
192 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance The eSA T A device is not recognized fr om Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSA T A device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’ s eSA T A/USB combo port w hile the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mod e.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the probl em is hardware- related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources t o help you.
194 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T o shiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.
195 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshi ba.co.jp/ index. htm . United States T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .
196 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards.
197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off.
198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 143 .
199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of the display .
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards .
201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mod e” on page 88 .
204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 86 .
205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i s pl a y o p t i o ns (only the .
206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad™. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 74 .
209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y t urns the T OSHIB A Z o om in g Utility to zoom out.
211 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
212 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide.
Glossary 213 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanc.
214 Glossary RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SD Secure Digital SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM sta.
Glossary 215 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
216 Glossary CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer .
Glossary 217 cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing verti cal line) that indicates the position where charact ers will appear when you enter data. D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting.
218 Glossary document — Any file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device.
Glossary 219 F fil e — A collection of related information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r i ve that keeps track of the location of stored files.
220 Glossary Hibern ation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that saves to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of f.
Glossary 221 liquid crystal di splay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
222 Glossary N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail.
Glossary 223 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with per ipheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device.
224 Glossary res ol u ti on — A measure of the sharpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. F or a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a vailable horizontally and vertically .
Glossary 225 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk. ” Compare non-system disk.
226 Index A A C adaptor 46 A C po wer (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 47 A C power light 46 Alt keys 95 Application Cards 198 audio fil e s 136 audio features 136 B backing up files 94 battery Call2Recycle.
227 Index communications network connection 131 set up 130 computer caring for 91 cleaning 91 moving 92 non-system disk or disk error message 169 not accessing disk driv es 168 running on battery powe.
228 Index eSA T A/USB combo port Using 141 exploring the desktop 127 ExpressCard® checklist 181 computer stops working 182 errors 183 hot swapping fails 183 inserting 138 not recognized 183 removing .
229 Index uploading and downloading files 135 URL address not found 172 using 133 Internet Service Providers ISPs 133 J jack RJ-11 132 K keyboard character keys 95 function keys 95 hot keys 210 not wo.
230 Index recording 107 other documentatio n 41 P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 po.
231 Index screen does not look right/flickers 177 Startup options 171 URL address not found 172 warning resume failure 168 W indows® operating system not wor kin g 170 program, starting 96 programs n.
232 Index T o shiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIB A Application Installer 148 TO SHIB A Assis t 143 T oshiba Easy Guard® 110 TOSHIB A eco po wer plan Using 120 TOSHIB A eco Utili ty 160 TOSHIB A Face .
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