Toshiba TECRA M6 User Manual

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Tecra® M6 Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site

pcsupport.toshiba.com

❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 187 in this guide.

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Model: Tecra® M6 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and

Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, 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 or provided electronically. 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, INC. (“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, NETWORK SYSTEMS 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

NOTE

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 “Declaration of Conformity Information”

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.

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 parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

, i.LINK®

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.

Contact either:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre:

Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273

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.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, the information must be provided to the telephone company.

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

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a

decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

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 this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

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 for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message 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 or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number

provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

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

Alarm Equipment

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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/G), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Bluetooth® 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 your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.

Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz 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 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

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 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.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation 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 20 cm. 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 GHz to 5.25 GHz 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.

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.

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 Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device.

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.

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.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.

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

5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz 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 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

NOTE

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PLU10* conforms to the following Standards:

Supplementary Information:

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem Warning Notice

*The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/ EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/ 05/EEC.

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR-21”] for panEuropean single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an

802.11a 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

aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.

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 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz 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.

The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(3)

(1) (2)

2.4DSOF4

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.

3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 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

(4)

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: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer

JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,

03GZDA0017

The following restrictions apply:

NOTE

❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only.

Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA

Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

België/ Belgique:

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

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. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

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 registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.

procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

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

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op

met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Canada USA

Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

European Community Countries

Austria O x x Belgium, France,

Switzerland/Lichtenstein Denmark, Finland,

Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK

Iceland, Spain O O O

O: allowed ×: forbidden

5150-5250 MHz

Channels: 36, 40, 44,

Indoor Only

OO x

OO O

5250-5350 MHz

Channels: 52, 56, 60,

Indoor Only

5470-5725 MHz

Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,

116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Indoor/Outdoor

❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless

LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any

European Community country.

NOTE

❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the

5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.

❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and

activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA

802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Canada USA

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless Network Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability

Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any

product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special

Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The

Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers.

Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your PC. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth 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 or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

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

Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology 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 Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board

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 device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below

the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA 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 from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm.

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

The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following:

European Union (EU) and EFTA

This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.

Canada — Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

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 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

1. Sticker

Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions.

3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(1) (2)

(3)

2.4FH1

(4)

1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to

2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible 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 it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply:

❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

Optical Drive Safety Instructions

The 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.

Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.

Location of the Required Label

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

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.

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.

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Notice

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

Tecra is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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 ..............................................................34

This guide .............................................................. 35

Safety icons ........................................................... 36

Other icons used.............................................. 37

Other documentation ............................................. 37

Service options ...................................................... 38

Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................... 39

Selecting a place to work ....................................... 39

Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39

Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 40

Precautions...................................................... 40

Important information on your computer’s

cooling fan................................................. 43

Setting up your computer ...................................... 43

Setting up your software.................................. 44

Registering your computer with Toshiba ............... 45

Setting up other devices .................................. 45

Connecting to a power source ............................... 46

Charging the main battery...................................... 49

Contents

Using the computer for the first time..................... 50

Opening the display panel................................ 50

Your computer’s features and specifications.... 51

Turning on the power ...................................... 51

Adding memory (optional)..................................... 52

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ................................. 53

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs .......................... 53

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery

partition ..................................................... 55

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery

media......................................................... 60

Installing drivers and applications.................... 63

Using the TouchPad™............................................ 63

Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ......................... 64

Control buttons................................................ 64

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad................. 65

Using external display devices............................... 66

Connecting an external monitor or projector ... 66

Using an external keyboard.................................... 68

Using a mouse....................................................... 68

Connecting a printer ............................................. 69

Setting up a printer .......................................... 70

Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 71

Turning off the computer ....................................... 72

Options for turning off the computer ............... 72

Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down

commands................................................. 74

Using and configuring Hibernation mode ........ 77

Using and configuring Standby mode.............. 79

Closing the display panel ................................. 80

Caring for your computer....................................... 81

Cleaning the computer..................................... 81

Moving the computer....................................... 81

Using a computer lock..................................... 81

Contents

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ................................. 83

Computing tips ...................................................... 83

Using the keyboard................................................ 85

Character keys ................................................ 85

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size

keyboard.................................................... 85

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys........................................ 86

Function keys................................................... 86

Windows special keys...................................... 87

Overlay keys .................................................... 87

Using the overlay to type numeric data............ 88

Starting a program................................................. 88

Starting a program from the Start menu.......... 89

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer... 89 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ... 90

Saving your work................................................... 91

Printing your work ................................................. 93

Backing up your work ............................................ 94

Restoring your work ........................................ 95

Using the optical drive ........................................... 95

Optical drive components ................................ 96

Inserting a compact disc ................................. 97

Playing an audio CD......................................... 99

Playing CDs ................................................... 100

Creating a CD................................................. 100

Removing a disc with the computer on.......... 101

Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 102

Caring for CD or DVD Discs .......................... 102

Toshiba’s Online Resources ................................. 103

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................. 104

Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................. 104

Running the computer on battery power ............. 105

Battery Notice ................................................ 105

Contents

Power management....................................... 107

Using additional batteries .............................. 107

Charging batteries................................................ 108

Charging the main battery.............................. 108

Charging the RTC battery............................... 109

Monitoring main battery power............................ 111

Determining remaining battery power............ 112

What to do when the main battery runs low .. 113

Setting battery alarms.................................... 114

Conserving battery power ............................. 114

Power Profiles ............................................... 115

Changing the main battery................................... 117

Removing the battery from the computer ...... 118

Inserting a charged battery ............................ 119

Taking care of your battery................................... 120

Safety precautions ......................................... 120

Maximizing battery life................................... 121

Disposing of used batteries ................................. 123

Traveling tips........................................................ 124

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...... 125

Exploring the desktop .......................................... 125

Finding your way around the desktop ............ 126

Setting up for communications............................ 128

Connecting the modem to a telephone line.... 130

Connecting your computer to a network ....... 131

An overview of using the Internet ........................ 134

The Internet ................................................... 134

The World Wide Web .................................... 134

Internet Service Providers.............................. 135

Connecting to the Internet ............................ 135

Surfing the Internet........................................ 136

Internet features............................................. 136

Contents

Uploading to, and downloading files from, the

Internet ................................................... 137

Exploring audio features ...................................... 137

Recording sounds.......................................... 137

Using external speakers or headphones......... 139

Using PC Cards.................................................... 140

Inserting a PC Card........................................ 140

Removing a PC Card...................................... 141

Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 142

Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot ................... 142

Inserting memory media................................ 142

Removing memory media.............................. 143

Using the i.LINK® port ......................................... 144

Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities..................................... 145

Toshiba Assist...................................................... 146

Connect.......................................................... 147

Secure............................................................ 148

Protect & Fix.................................................. 149

Optimize......................................................... 150

Toshiba Application Installer ................................ 151

Setting passwords ............................................... 152

Using an instant password............................. 152

Setting a user password ................................ 153

Disabling a user password............................. 153

Using a supervisor password............................... 154

Setting a supervisor password....................... 154

Deleting a supervisor password..................... 155

Fn-esse

.............................................................. 155

Starting Fn-esse®........................................... 156

Using drag-and-drop to assign a key............. 157

Using the keyboard or pointing device to

assign a key ............................................. 157

Viewing existing key assignments.................. 159

Contents

Changing or removing existing key

assignments ........................................... 159

PC Diagnostic Tool Utility..................................... 160

Toshiba Power Saver ........................................... 161

Preset Power Profiles .................................... 162

Quickly creating a new power profile ............. 162

Customizing a power profile .......................... 162

Mouse Utility ..................................................... 163

Toshiba Hotkey Utility .......................................... 164

Toshiba Hardware Setup ...................................... 165

Toshiba Zooming Utility ....................................... 167

Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility........... 168

HDD Protection Utility.......................................... 169

Toshiba Button Controls....................................... 170

CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer .......................... 171

Toshiba Accessibility............................................ 172

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) .......................... 173

Fingerprint Authentication Utility.......................... 174

Fingerprint utility limitations .......................... 174

Fingerprint Enrollment ................................... 174

Fingerprint Logon .......................................... 176

Power-on Security ......................................... 176

Control Center................................................ 178

Password Bank .............................................. 180

Care and maintenance of your fingerprint

reader ...................................................... 184

Fingerprint reader limitations......................... 186

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 187

Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 187

Problems when you turn on the computer........... 189

The Windows® operating system is not working . 191

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 192

Internet problems .......................................... 193

Contents

The Windows® operating system can

help you................................................... 193

Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 194

A plan of action.............................................. 194

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 195

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 196

Memory problems ......................................... 198

Power and the batteries ................................. 199

Keyboard problems........................................ 200

Display problems........................................... 201

Disk drive problems....................................... 204

Optical drive problems................................... 206

Sound system problems................................ 207

PC Card problems.......................................... 208

Printer problems............................................ 211

Modem problems........................................... 212

Wireless networking problems....................... 213

DVD operating problems...................................... 216

Develop good computing habits .......................... 219

Data and system configuration backup in the

Windows operating system...................... 220

If you need further assistance.............................. 226

Before you contact Toshiba............................ 226

Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 227

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites......................... 228

Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 229

Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 231

Volume Mute........................................................ 231

Password security ............................................... 232

Without a password....................................... 232

With a password............................................ 232

Maintaining security when the battery is

not fully charged...................................... 233

Contents

Power usage mode ............................................. 234

Standby mode...................................................... 235

Hibernation mode ............................................... 236

Display modes ..................................................... 237

Display brightness ............................................... 237

Disabling or enabling wireless devices................. 238

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad..................... 238

Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 239

Zooming applications in/out ................................ 239

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ............ 240

Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba

Computer............................................ 241

Getting Started..................................................... 242

Starting ConfigFree ........................................ 242

ConfigFree Utilities............................................... 244

Connectivity Doctor ....................................... 244

Search for Wireless Devices .......................... 247

Profile Settings .............................................. 252

ConfigFree SUMMIT....................................... 256

Quick Connect................................................ 260

Using the Automatic Switch................................. 263

Semi-Automatic Switch Feature........................... 263

Glossary ..................................................................265

Index .......................................................................280

Introduction

NOTE

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.

Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

This guide

NOTE

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

Introduction

This guide

The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.

pcsupport.toshiba.com.

❖ 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.

Introduction

NOTE

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

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

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

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

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.

To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

pcsupport.toshiba.com.

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

Something Goes Wrong” on page 187.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer.

Selecting a place to work

Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,

such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.

❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of

temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Keeping yourself comfortable

The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.

Precautions

Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or

surface of the computer.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer.

3. Remove the battery pack.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer.

Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center.

If you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. If pain persists despite rest, consult your doctor.

PC base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin.

Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation.

Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card.

Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure.

❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a

drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to

a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that

generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.

Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.

Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage the disc and possibly lose data.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. You need a special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to help you.

Getting Started

NOTE

Setting up your computer

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer.

To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan.

The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.

Setting up your computer

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 44 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.

Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it.

To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting to a power source”

on page 46.

To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either establish a Local Area Network

Getting Started

NOTE

Setting up your computer

(LAN) connection, or connect the built-in modem to a telephone line (see “Connecting the modem to a telephone

line” on page 130).

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 windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software.

1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup

Wizard.

2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License

Agreement and click Next.

3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your

computer screen and click Next.

4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next

or Skip.

5 Select how your computer will connect to the Internet

and click Next. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an

internet connection. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will

display the message: “An Internet connection could not be chosen.” Click Next to continue.

Getting Started

NOTE

Registering your computer with Toshiba

If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings.

6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the

setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts

automatically.

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. If you decide not to register at that time, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty.

To register online, you must be connected to the Internet via your computer’s modem and a voice-grade telephone line, or by a Local Area Network.

Setting up other devices

You may want to take this time to set up your printer. For more information, see “Setting up a printer” on page 70.

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery.

Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Guide. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

Power cord/cable

Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter

Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.

AC adapter AC adapter cord

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

To connect AC power to the computer:

1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter.

Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the left side of the

computer.

Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer

3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue.

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

Never tamper with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge:

❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged

(AC adapter connected)

❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery

is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet

❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it

is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter

Charging the main battery

NOTE

If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.

Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 117 for information on replacing the main battery.

Charging the main battery

Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery.

To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.

Getting Started

Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.

Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.

Opening the display panel

1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.

Sample opening the display panel

To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

Your computer’s features and specifications

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide.

Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer:

Sample system icons

Turning on the power

To turn on the computer:

1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if

you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready.

2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light

on the system indicator panel glows blue—about one second.

Sample turning on the power

Getting Started

NOTE

Adding memory (optional)

The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

Adding memory (optional)

HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit

accessories.toshiba.com.

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.

For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com.

Your computer has two memory module slots. Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider.

Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your

software” on page 44.

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

NOTE

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.

It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs”

on page 53.

Using the HDD Recovery, you can:

❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a

writable drive.

❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions

you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive.

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❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default

without the HDD Recovery partition.

❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the

risk of losing your data.

❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled

with your computer.

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs

Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on your computer.

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system.

The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273.

To create recovery CDs/DVDs:

1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows

desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking

Start, All Programs, then Recovery Disc Creator.

2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs or

DVDs).

Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen

3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check

box next to the item’s Name – recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications.

4 Click Burn.

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5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your computer’s

CD/DVD writable drive when prompted.

6 Follow the on-screen prompts for completing the copy

process.

For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see “Hard Disk Drive

Recovery using the Recovery media” on page 60.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition

You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it.

To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer’s HDD:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while

powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays.

Sample Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method)

Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first.

1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of

Factory Default Software, then click Next.

The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Sample Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding.

3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a

message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Erasing the hard disk

The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk.

To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk:

1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the

hard disk, then click Next.

2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose:

❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk—

This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD.

❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the

hard disk—This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. This may take several hours, depending on the size of your HDD.

Sample Erase the hard disk screen

3 Select the desired method, then click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding.

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4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process

is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted.

5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size

Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact.

To recover only your C: drive:

1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select “Recovery of

factory default.” Then, click Next.

2 Select “Recover without changing the hard drive

partitions.” A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding.

3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a

message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer.

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size

Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first.

To resize and recover your C: drive:

1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select “Recovery of

factory default.” Then, click Next.

2 Select “Recover to a custom size partition.” 3 Specify the size of the C: drive.

❖ Press the Left/Right Arrow keys to increase/decrease the

C: drive size by 1 GB.

❖ Press the Up/Down Arrow keys to increase/decrease the

C: drive size by 5 GB.

The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections.

4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a

message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer.

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media

If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities.

To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to “Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs” on

page 53):

❖ Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your CD/DVD

drive and power on the computer.

❖ When the initial screen displays, press F12.

The boot menu appears.

6 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and

press

Enter.

Sample Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen

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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method)

Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first.

1 Select “Recovery of Factory Default Software.” Click Next. 2 Select “Recover to out-of-the-box-state.” Click Next. A

confirmation message displays, reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding.

3 Click Next to begin the recovery process. Once complete,

a message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.

Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only

To recover only your C: drive:

1 Select “Recovery of Factory Default Software.” Click Next.

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2 Select “Recover without the hard drive partitions.” Click

Next.

❖ A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all

information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding.

3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a

message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer.

Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recovery Area

This option recovers your C: drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. This will increase the size of your C: drive

Recovering your C: drive to its factory default state without the recovery partition reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first.

To recover your C: drive without the recovery partition:

1 Select “Recovery of Factory Default Software.” Click Next. 2 Select “Recover using all HDD space (no HDD recovery

partition).” Click Next.

❖ A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all

partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding.

3 Click Ye s to begin the restoration. Once complete, a

message displays that the HDD has been recovered.

Using the TouchPad™

4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer.

Checking the HDD operating status

After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows:

1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display

its status in the lower portion of the screen.

Installing drivers and applications

The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.

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To reinstall drivers and applications:

1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the

Windows desktop.

2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation

process.

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor:

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Using the TouchPad™

❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your

finger forward on the TouchPad.

❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your

finger toward yourself.

❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide

your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.

❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to

left.

Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction.

Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons.

Scrolling with the TouchPad

There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball.

To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box.

Control buttons

When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button.

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The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button. Check your program’s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button.

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting:

1 Click Start, and then Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.

The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears.

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Sample TouchPAD ON/OFF screen

5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply.

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7 Click OK.

The Mouse Properties window closes.

8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window.

You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad. See “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad” on page 238.

Using external display devices

Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port.

Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices.

Connecting an external monitor or projector

You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:

1 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port

on the right side of the computer.

2 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical

outlet.

3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing

configuring the Display Properties settings.

Fn + F5, or by

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Using external display devices

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (

Fn + F5):

1 Press 2 While holding down

3 Release the

Fn and F5 simultaneously.

Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the

setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the

This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order:

❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (Extended desktop)

F5 key to allow time for the display to change.

Fn key.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box.

Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select “Graphics Properties,” then, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK.

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Using an external keyboard

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your video display device, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher.

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer’s USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard.

Using a mouse

You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s builtin TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.

After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, press the

Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position.

Connecting a printer

NOTE

Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.

Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer.

You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USB compatible, check its documentation.

To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.

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Connecting a printer

If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer will automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 70.

To connect a printer to your computer:

1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the

other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.

2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.

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Connecting a printer

Setting up a printer

Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once.

1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes.

The Printers and Faxes window appears.

2 Click Add a printer.

The Add Printer Wizard appears.

Sample Add Printer Wizard

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.

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Connecting an optional external diskette drive

Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes.

Sample optional external USB diskette drive

To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports.

Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive

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Turning off the computer

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows

operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive.

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.

Options for turning off the computer

Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Each option has its advantages.

Turn Off or Shut Down

Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down:

❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows

XP Home, or either Windows Windows connected to a domain server.

❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are using Windows

XP Professional or Windows (MCE) and are connected to a domain server.

XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not

XP Professional or

XP Media Center Edition

❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a

network, use the Windows

Standby or Hibernate

commands to save your system settings so that, when you

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turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

Hibernation mode

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

Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:

❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main

battery power.

❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk,

no data is lost if the main battery discharges.

❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and

consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer.

❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk

rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby.

❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state

in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.

For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on

page 77.

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Standby mode

The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.

Factors to consider when choosing Standby:

❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main

battery power.

❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved

information on your hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby.

❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes

less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode.

❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode

in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.

If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.

For information on using Standby, see “Using and

configuring Standby mode” on page 79.

Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands

Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off your computer.

Turn Off

For Windows Professional or Windows domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer:

XP Home, or either Windows

XP MCE when not connected to a

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Turning off the computer

1 Click Start, select Turn off computer.

The Turn off computer dialog box appears.

Sample Turn off computer Windows

2 Click Turn Off.

The computer shuts down completely.

dialog box

Shut Down

For Windows connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer:

1 Click the Start button, then Shut down.

The Shut Down Windows

2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK.

The computer shuts down completely.

XP Professional or Windows

dialog box appears.

XP MCE when

Turning off the computer more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.

To use this method, you first need to activate it using Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and

Maintenance.

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2 Click the Toshiba Power S aver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab.

Sample Setup Action settings screen

4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.

❖ When I press the power button

Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button.

❖ When I close the lid

Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel.

5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Toshiba Power Saver” on page 161.

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Turning off the computer

Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set.

Restarting your computer

To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue.

If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Hibernate.

Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off.

Configuring Hibernation mode options

You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and

Maintenance.

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2 Click the Toshiba Power S aver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want.

❖ When I press the power button

Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.

❖ When I close the lid

Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.

5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Toshiba Power Saver” on page 161.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.

Starting again from Hibernation mode

To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Turning off the computer

Using and configuring Standby mode

To turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By.

Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode.

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Configuring Standby mode options

You can place the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and

Maintenance.

2 Click the Toshiba Power S aver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab.

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Turning off the computer

4 Select Standby for the options you want.

❖ When I press the power button

Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you press the power button.

❖ When I close the lid

Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display panel.

5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Toshiba Power Saver” on page 161.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby options set.

Starting again from Standby mode

To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

Closing the display panel

After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on

page 120.

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.

Moving the computer

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Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system.

Using a computer lock

You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.

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Caring for your computer

Sample computer lock cable

To secure the computer:

1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy

object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable

off the object.

2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot

on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked.

Sample attaching security lock cable

Chapter 2

Learning the Basics

This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.

Computing tips

❖ Save your work frequently.

Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.

See “Saving your work” on page 91 for further information.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.

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Computing tips

❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on

a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.

It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.

❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to

conserve disk space and improve performance.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.

❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries

and eyestrain.

❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light

indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or

writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off

computer command or Standby command. See “Using

and configuring Standby mode” on page 79 to learn more

about Standby.

The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows details such as new icon positions may be lost.

operating system shut down normally,

Using the keyboard

Learning the Basics

Using the keyboard

Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows the functionality of a full-size keyboard.

Sample keyboard

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that:

❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just

passing over an area of the page.

❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not

interchangeable.

❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not

interchangeable.

keys, providing all

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard

Although your computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys.

A standard full-size keyboard has two editing keys; cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Pressing the of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard.

Fn key simultaneously in combination with one

Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys;

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Using the keyboard

Your computer’s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left

Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on

and the full-sized keyboard. Using the these separate keys, as follows:

❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on

the right side of the enhanced keyboard.

❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key

on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard.

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Ctrl

Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the

The program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation.

Ctrl

Fn key, you can simulate

Alt

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

Sample function keys

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute

programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the specific functions on the computer. For example, off the TouchPad. For more information, see “Fn-esse

page 155, or “Hot Keys” on page 231.

Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute

Fn+F9 turns

” on

Windows special keys

Sample Windows special keys

Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows:

❖ Windows key—Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the

secondary mouse button

Overlay keys

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

Windows key

Application key

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Sample numeric and cursor control overlay

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Using the overlay to type numeric data

The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys.

To turn the numeric overlay on, press simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.

To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the

F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard

press indicator panel goes out.

Using the overlay for cursor control

The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys.

To turn the cursor control overlay on, press simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on.

To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the and press keyboard indicator panel goes out.

F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the

Starting a program

The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows

Fn and F11

Fn and F10

Fn key and

Fn key

Explorer.

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:

❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows

program file

❖ Use the Run dialog box

Explorer or My Computer to locate the

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The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box.

Starting a program from the Start menu

When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows

1 Click Start, then point to All Programs.

The Windows Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2.

2 Point to the program group, in this example, Accessories.

The Accessories menu is displayed.

3 Click the program, in this example, Wor dPad.

WordPad program as an example:

operating system displays the All

WordPad opens.

To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’s window.

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer

If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows you a view of your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location of the program’s executable file (this file ends with .exe).

This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer.

1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories.

Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives

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3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 Click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in

“(C:).”

6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double-

click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files.

Windows Files folder on the right side of the window. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder.

7 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, Click Accessories.

Windows

Accessories folder on the right side of the window.

9 In the right part of the window, double-click WordPad.

Explorer shows the contents of the Program

Explorer shows the contents of the

The operating system opens WordPad.

To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’s window.

Starting a program from the Run dialog box

This example uses the Run command to start WordPad:

1 Click Start, then click Run.

The Run dialog box appears.

Sample Run dialog box

2 In the Run dialog box:

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❖ If you know the program’s location, type the

command line. For a program in the Windows folder, type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. For example, to access WordPad,

c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe,

type: then click OK.

❖ If you do not know the location, you can search for it

by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on-screen instructions.

HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list.

Saving your work

Before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work.

Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently.

Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature.

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Saving files

1 On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save.

If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.

Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name.

Sample Save As dialog box

2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to

be stored.

3 Type a file name, then click Save.

HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.

File names

The Windows® operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters long and include spaces. Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters.

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You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and ‘. File names are not case-sensitive.

Using a file extension

Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of “.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly.

TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows operating system online Help.

Printing your work

Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 70.

HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows system to run with the additional printer(s).

To print a file:

1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your Windows

Print.

operating

program and click

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The program displays a Print dialog box.

Sample Print dialog box

3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of

pages and number of copies to print.

4 Click Print.

Backing up your work

Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available.

To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft Windows hard disk. Also see “Backing up your data to CDs with the

Windows operating system” on page 222.

backup program preinstalled on the computer’s

HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive.

Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available.

Restoring your work

To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file.

Using the optical drive

Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.

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Using the optical drive

TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

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NOTE

Using the optical drive

For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power.

Optical drive components

The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this:

Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole

Sample optical drive

Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use.

Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.

Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other

narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Inserting a compact disc

To insert a compact disc into the drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.

3 Press the drive’s eject button.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).

HINT: The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.

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4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.

Sample drive tray fully extended

5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.

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If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in “Caring for

CD or DVD Discs” on page 102.

6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.

Sample positioning the disc in the drive

7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks

into place.

Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.

8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is

lying flat on the tray.

If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance.

9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of

the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc.

Playing an audio CD

NOTE

Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media

and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD.

To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar.

When using Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. To prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode.

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Player opens

Stop button

Play/pause button

Sample Windows Media Player screen

The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player:

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❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.

Playing CDs

If you insert a CD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps:

1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon.

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Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

The disc drive will run the CD.

If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc.

Creating a CD

Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with a multi-function drive that allows you to:

❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on your system

configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and DVD or DVD RAM discs.

Media Player

±R/±RW

Toshiba TECRA M6 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Tecra® M6 Series User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction

This guide

Safety icons

Other icons used

Other documentation

Service options

Selecting a place to work

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Keeping yourself comfortable

Precautions

Setting up your computer

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Setting up your software

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Setting up other devices

Connecting to a power source

Charging the main battery

Using the computer for the first time

Opening the display panel

Your computer’s features and specifications

Turning on the power

Adding memory (optional)

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media

Using the TouchPad™

Installing drivers and applications

Control buttons

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

Using external display devices

Connecting an external monitor or projector

Using an external keyboard

Using a mouse

Connecting a printer

Setting up a printer

Connecting an optional external diskette drive

Turning off the computer

Options for turning off the computer

Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

Using and configuring Standby mode

Closing the display panel

Caring for your computer

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Using a computer lock

Computing tips

Using the keyboard

Character keys

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Function keys

Windows special keys

Overlay keys

Starting a program

Using the overlay to type numeric data

Starting a program from the Start menu

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer

Starting a program from the Run dialog box

Saving your work

Printing your work

Backing up your work

Restoring your work

Using the optical drive

Optical drive components

Inserting a compact disc

Playing an audio CD

Playing CDs

Creating a CD