Toshiba 2455 User Manual

Satellite® 2455 Series User’s Guide

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C6634-0103M1

Model: Satellite 2455 Series

ReWritable CD/DVD Drives

The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS

ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES

AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached

to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port,

PS/2 port to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made

Contact:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC Requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.

Installation

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information:

❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the

modem.

❖ The FCC registration number of the modem.

❖ The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of Service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone

company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If Problems Arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshi ba .

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be

aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

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 (Revision A/B), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity(WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

Caution

BluetoothTM and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally

experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection.

If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth

Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site

http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or

http://pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

or Wireless LAN.

Caution

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.85 GHz frequency range.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels 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 situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

IC : 248H-DPA3233W

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4.8dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:

❖ EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ❖ ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ❖ ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

België/

Belgique:

For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. An IBPT/BIPT license is required for public usage outside building.

For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT verplicht. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz).

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, a l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de I’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à I’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller

for procedure to follow

Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and 11 (2457

MHz and 2462 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every installation, indoor and outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux 10 à 11 (2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France.

Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installa-

tions not allowed

E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L’uso per installazione in esterni non e’ permessa.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller

for procedure to follow

Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas. The both of antenna types, when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen.

For both antennas, the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15-5.25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.

Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6UPA3233WL, CJ6UPA3232BT.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

Taiwan

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio

frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall

not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement.

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.

Using this equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400.2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).

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 2.4GHz.

2 DS.This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

3 4.The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.

4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400MHz to 2,483.5MHz.

It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC

Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100

Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916

Fax: 03-5444-9450

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: PA3232U-1MPC

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 module into other device.

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Approved Countries for use

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Iceland Ireland Italy

Japan Luxembourg Mexico

Netherlands New Zealand Norway

Poland Portugal Spain

Sweden Switzerland UK

USA

Fig. 1.

Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.

Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba is far below FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card has to be operated with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from the antennas located on top of the LCD when the display is raised to its normal operating position. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be colocated with this device except FCC ID# CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL.

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

CAUTION : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export,

Notice

directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Satellite, InTouch, Noteworthy and SelectBay are registered trademarks, SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.

WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license.

PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Computer Disposal Information

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

Introduction ..............................................................27

This guide .............................................................. 27

Safety icons ........................................................... 28

Other icons used.............................................. 29

Other documentation ............................................. 29

Service options ...................................................... 30

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 31

Making sure you have everything .......................... 31

Front with the display closed ................................. 32

Back....................................................................... 33

Right side............................................................... 34

Left side ................................................................. 35

Front with the display open.................................... 37

Keyboard indicator lights ................................. 39

System indicator panel .................................... 40

CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 41

Underside .............................................................. 42

Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 43

Selecting a place to work ....................................... 43

Contents

Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 43

Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 44

Precautions...................................................... 47

Setting up your computer ...................................... 49

Setting up your software.................................. 49

Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 50

Adding external devices ................................... 51

Connecting an optional external

USB diskette drive........................................... 52

Connecting to a power source ............................... 52

Charging the main battery...................................... 55

Using the computer for the first time..................... 56

Opening the display panel................................ 56

Turning on the power....................................... 56

Activating the power-on password................... 57

Using the TouchPad™........................................ 58

Installing additional memory (optional) ................. 60

Removing a memory module........................... 66

Connecting an optional Slim SelectBay module ..... 69

Hot swapping an optional

Slim SelectBay module ............................. 69

Installing and locking an optional

Slim SelectBay module ............................. 69

Removing an optional

Slim SelectBay module ............................. 71

Connecting a mouse .............................................. 74

Connecting a printer .............................................. 74

Connecting a USB printer................................. 74

Connecting a parallel printer ............................ 74

Setting up a printer ................................................ 75

Using the Add Printer Wizard........................... 75

Powering off the computer .................................... 77

Caring for your computer...................................... 78

Cleaning the computer..................................... 78

Contents

Moving the computer....................................... 79

Using a computer lock ..................................... 79

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 81

Computing tips ...................................................... 81

Using the keyboard ................................................ 83

Character keys ................................................. 83

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 83

Function keys................................................... 84

Windows® special keys.................................... 84

Overlay keys..................................................... 85

Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 86

TOSHIBA Console button....................................... 87

Starting a program................................................. 87

Saving your work................................................... 87

Printing your work ................................................. 88

Using diskettes ...................................................... 89

Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 89

Caring for diskettes.......................................... 89

Backing up your files ............................................. 90

Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 91

Components .................................................... 92

CD/DVD and Digital audio modes .................... 93

Inserting a disc ................................................ 93

Playing an audio CD......................................... 96

Playing a DVD .................................................. 98

Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............... 98

Removing a disc with the computer on............ 98

Removing a disc with the computer off ........... 99

Caring for CDs and DVDs................................. 99

Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive........ 100

Setting up for communications............................ 100

Connecting the modem to a phone line.......... 101

Connecting your computer to a network........ 101

Contents

Powering down the computer.............................. 102

Turn Off or Shut down command................... 102

Restart command .......................................... 103

Hibernation command ................................... 103

Standby command......................................... 104

Using Turn Off or Shut down ............................... 104

Turning off or shutting down more quickly .... 106

Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down .... 108

Using Hibernation ................................................ 108

Enabling the Hibernation command ............... 109

Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 110

Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 111

Starting again from Hibernation..................... 114

Using Standby ..................................................... 115

Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 116

Starting again from Standby .......................... 119

Toshiba’s online resources................................... 119

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................. 120

Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................. 120

Running the computer on battery power ............. 121

Power management ....................................... 122

Charging the battery ............................................ 122

Charging the RTC battery............................... 124

Monitoring battery power .................................... 124

Determining remaining battery power............ 125

Conserving battery power .............................. 126

What to do when the battery runs low ........... 126

Setting battery alarms.................................... 127

Changing the main battery ................................... 128

Removing the battery from the computer ...... 128

Installing the battery ...................................... 130

Taking care of your battery................................... 131

Maximizing battery life................................... 132

Contents

Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 133

Traveling tips........................................................ 133

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP

Operating System.............................. 135

Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop.......................... 136

Finding your way around the desktop ............ 136

Windows® XP file system .............................. 138

Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad

and control buttons together ....................... 139

Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 142

Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 143

Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 144

Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 145

Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning,

and hiding windows...................................... 147

Using the taskbar........................................... 148

Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 148

Resizing and moving windows....................... 149

Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 151

Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 151

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 151

Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 152

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 154

Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 156

Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 157

Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 159

Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 160

Windows

Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 162

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 163

XP Help and Support Center ........ 160

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 165

Windows® XP special features............................. 165

Contents

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 166

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 166

Bringing the world to your desktop................ 167

Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 168

Personalizing individual windows .................. 169

Customizing window toolbars........................ 170

Displaying information about each folder ...... 171

Using your computer at the office........................ 172

Setting up for communications...................... 173

Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 174

Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 174

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 175

Transferring files

using a parallel port connection.............. 175

Getting help transferring files......................... 176

Setting up a wireless connection ................... 176

Accessing the wireless modules

using your system tray ........................... 176

Connecting to the Internet ................................... 176

An overview of using the Internet ........................ 178

The Internet ................................................... 178

The World Wide Web ..................................... 178

Internet Service Providers.............................. 179

Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 179

Surfing the Internet........................................ 179

Internet features............................................. 180

Uploading and downloading files

on the Internet ........................................ 180

Exploring video features ...................................... 181

Connecting a TV to your computer ................ 181

Display settings hot key ................................ 182

Exploring audio features ...................................... 183

Recording sounds.......................................... 183

Using a microphone....................................... 183

Contents

Adjusting recording settings .......................... 184

Using external speakers or headphones......... 185

Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse........ 185

Changing the display properties setting............... 186

Directing the display output

when you turn on the computer.............. 187

Adjusting the quality of the external display... 187

Display limitations ......................................... 188

Using PC Cards.................................................... 189

PC Card supporting software ......................... 189

Inserting a PC Card........................................ 189

Removing a PC Card...................................... 190

Hot swapping a PC Card ................................ 191

Using SD cards .................................................... 192

Inserting an SD card ...................................... 192

Removing an SD card .................................... 193

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 194

TOSHIBA Accessibility ......................................... 194

Fn-esse ................................................................ 195

Starting Fn-esse............................................. 196

Assigning a key to a program or document ... 197

Viewing existing key assignments.................. 199

Changing or removing

existing key assignments........................ 199

Hotkey utility........................................................ 199

TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 200

Customize Your Computer ............................. 201

Security.......................................................... 202

Power Management ....................................... 202

TOSHIBA Button Controls .............................. 205

Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 206

Contents

Chapter 8: WinDVD™................................................ 209

Playing DVDs ....................................................... 209

Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 211

Using the WinDVD control panel.......................... 212

Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 213

Maximizing the video window........................ 217

Using WinDVD advanced features........................ 218

Using playlists ..................................................... 218

Creating a Playlist .......................................... 219

Playing a Playlist............................................ 220

Getting Help ......................................................... 222

Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 222

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 223

Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 223

Problems when you turn on the computer........... 225

The Windows® operating system is not working . 226

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 227

Internet problems .......................................... 228

The Windows® XP operating system

can help you ........................................... 228

Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 229

A plan of action.............................................. 229

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 230

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 232

Memory module problems............................. 233

Power and the batteries ................................. 234

Keyboard problems........................................ 236

Display problems ........................................... 236

Disk drive problems....................................... 238

Slim SelectBay problems ............................... 241

DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 241

Sound system problems ................................ 248

PC Card problems.......................................... 249

Contents

Printer problems............................................ 252

Modem problems........................................... 253

Develop good computing habits .......................... 253

If you need further assistance.............................. 255

Before you call ............................................... 255

Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 255

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 256

Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 257

Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 260

Volume Mute........................................................ 260

Instant password security.................................... 261

Without a password....................................... 261

With a password ............................................ 261

Maintaining security

when the battery isn’t fully charged ........ 262

Power usage mode .............................................. 263

Standby mode...................................................... 264

Hibernation mode ................................................ 265

Display modes ..................................................... 266

Display brightness ............................................... 267

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad..................... 267

Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 267

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 268

Glossary ................................................................. 269

Index ....................................................................... 285

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

You will find your operating system, Microsoft already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

Windows® XP

Introduction

Safety icons

If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order 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 seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Introduction

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ Toshiba’s Web site at

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 223.

warranty programs. For more information, visit

toshiba.com.

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