User manual TOSHIBA PORTEGE 3500 TABLET PC

Portégé® 3500/3505 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: InTouch® Center 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 175. TOSHIBA C6632-0902M1 2 Model: Portégé 3500/3505 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® 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. 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. 4 Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem. The FCC registration number of the modem. The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B. The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone 5 company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual. In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message. Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be 6 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 B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-FiTM ) certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. 7 Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada ­ Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Caution: 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. The antenna(s) used in this device are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen, and this device has been tested as portable device as defined in Section 2.1093 of FCC rules when the LCD screen is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area. In addition, Wireless LAN has been tested with Bluetooth transceiver (FCC ID:CJ6UPA3232BT) for co-location requirements. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: 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. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA. 9 The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Canada France Iceland Japan New Zealand Portugal Switzerland Fig. 1. Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. Austria Denmark Germany Ireland Luxembourg Norway Spain UK Belgium Finland Greece Italy Netherlands Poland Sweden USA Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Cards from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the BluetoothTM Cards from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been tested with Wireless LAN (FCC ID:CJ6PA3171WL) for co-location requirements. This device and its antenna(s) must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: 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. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 10 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this BluetoothTM Cards from Toshiba, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Location of the required label (Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) 11 CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Copyright 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. ©2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited. Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. 12 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 Portégé, Noteworthy, Fn-Esse, and InTouch are registered trademarks, SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. Symbol Commander is a trademark of Sensiva, inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Contents Introduction ..............................................................22 This guide .............................................................. 22 Safety icons ........................................................... 23 Other icons used.............................................. 24 Other documentation ............................................. 24 Service options ...................................................... 25 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 26 Making sure you have everything .......................... 26 Finding where everything is located....................... 26 Front with the display panel closed .................. 27 Back ................................................................. 28 Right side......................................................... 29 Left side ........................................................... 29 Front with the display panel open .................... 30 Underside ........................................................ 33 Indicator panels ..................................................... 34 System indicator panel .................................... 34 Keyboard indicator panel ................................. 35 Display system buttons.......................................... 36 13 14 Contents Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 38 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 39 Precautions............................................................ 42 Setting up your computer ...................................... 43 Removing a memory module........................... 47 Connecting an external USB mouse ................. 48 Connecting an external USB keyboard ............. 48 Connecting a printer ........................................ 48 Connecting the modem.................................... 49 Connecting to a phone line ............................. 49 Connecting to a network .................................. 50 Connecting to a power source ......................... 51 Connecting other external devices ................... 53 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 53 Opening the display panel ................................ 53 Turning on the power....................................... 54 Using the TouchPadTM ...................................... 54 Setting up your software.................................. 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 57 Using your computer in tablet mode................ 58 Setting up a printer .......................................... 60 Customizing your computer's settings............. 61 Powering off the computer .................................... 61 Closing the display panel ................................. 62 Different ways to turn the computer on and off 62 Caring for your computer....................................... 62 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 63 Moving the computer....................................... 63 Using a computer lock ..................................... 63 Contents 15 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 65 Computing tips ...................................................... 65 Using the keyboard ................................................ 66 Character keys ................................................ 67 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard .................................................... 67 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 68 Function keys................................................... 68 Windows® special keys .................................... 69 Overlay keys .................................................... 69 Starting a program................................................. 71 Saving your work ................................................... 72 Printing your work ................................................. 73 Using diskettes ...................................................... 73 Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 73 Copying documents to a diskette ..................... 74 Taking care of diskettes.................................... 75 Backing up your work ............................................ 75 Restoring your work .............................................. 76 Using a DVD drive.................................................. 76 Inserting discs (CD or DVD) ............................ 77 Removing discs (CD or DVD) ......................... 78 Caring for CDs and DVDs................................. 79 Playing audio ........................................................ 80 Setting up for communications.............................. 81 Connecting your computer to a network .......... 81 An overview of using the Internet .......................... 82 The Internet ..................................................... 82 The World Wide Web ....................................... 82 Internet Service Providers................................ 83 Connecting to the Internet ............................... 83 Surfing the Internet.......................................... 84 Internet features............................................... 84 16 Contents Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ................................................ 85 Toshiba's online resources..................................... 85 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................... 86 Toshiba's energy-saver design ............................... 86 Running the computer on battery power ............... 86 Maximizing battery life..................................... 87 Using additional batteries ................................ 88 Battery safety precautions................................ 88 Charging batteries.................................................. 89 Charging the batteries...................................... 90 Using a battery charger.................................... 91 Monitoring battery power ...................................... 91 Determining remaining battery power.............. 92 What to do when the battery runs low ............. 92 Conserving battery power ..................................... 93 Setting a power usage mode............................ 94 Using battery alarms.............................................. 95 Setting battery alarms...................................... 95 Turning off the display automatically ..................... 96 Enabling the screen saver ................................ 96 Changing the battery.............................................. 97 Removing the battery from the computer ........ 98 Inserting a charged battery .............................. 99 Disposing of used batteries safely ................. 100 Traveling tips........................................................ 100 Contents 17 Chapter 5: Expansion Options ................................. 102 Using your computer at the office........................ 102 Using the optional external USB diskette drive..... 103 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive......................................................... 103 Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive ......... 104 Connecting the optional external DVD drive... 104 Using external display devices ............................. 104 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ................................................. 105 Adjusting the quality of the external display... 105 Display limitations ......................................... 106 Using tablet mode................................................ 106 Preparing to use the tablet ............................. 106 Using tablet mode.......................................... 108 Using the Toshiba tablet pen.......................... 111 Returning the computer to its original configuration............................................ 112 Using PC Cards.................................................... 112 Inserting a PC Card ........................................ 113 Removing a PC Card ...................................... 113 Hot swapping PC Cards ................................. 114 Using an SD card ................................................. 115 Installing SD card drivers............................... 115 Installing the SD card in the SD slot .............. 115 Formatting an SD card ................................... 116 Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card.......................................................... 116 Removing an SD card .................................... 116 18 Contents Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity.......................... 118 Windows® XP special features ............................. 118 Personalizing your desktop.................................. 119 Customizing the taskbar ................................ 119 Bringing the world to your desktop................ 120 Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 121 Personalizing individual windows .................. 122 Customizing window toolbars........................ 123 Displaying information about each folder....... 124 Setting up for communications............................ 125 Determining the COM port ............................ 126 Using the Ethernet LAN Port .......................... 127 Accessing a LAN ............................................ 127 Exchanging data with another computer.............. 128 Transferring application files .......................... 128 Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 129 Setting up a wireless connection ................... 129 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray .............................................. 129 Using Bluetooth ............................................. 131 Using audio features ............................................ 132 Using external speakers or headphones......... 132 Recording sounds.......................................... 133 Using a microphone....................................... 133 Adjusting recording settings .......................... 134 Powering down the computer .............................. 134 Turn Off or Shut down command................... 135 Restart command .......................................... 135 Hibernation command ................................... 136 Standby command......................................... 136 Using Turn Off or Shut down ............................... 137 Turning off more quickly ................................ 138 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down .... 140 Using Hibernation ................................................ 140 Contents 19 Enabling the Hibernation command ............... 140 Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 142 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 143 Starting again from Hibernation..................... 144 Using Standby ..................................................... 144 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 145 Starting again from Standby .......................... 148 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 149 Fn-esse ................................................................ 149 Starting Fn-esse............................................. 150 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 151 Viewing existing key assignments ................. 153 Changing or removing existing key assignments ............................................ 153 Hotkey utility ........................................................ 153 TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 154 Customize Your Computer ............................. 155 Network ......................................................... 156 Security.......................................................... 156 TOSHIBA Controls ......................................... 156 Power Management ....................................... 157 Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 160 The Toshiba Rotation Utility ................................. 162 Tablet and Pen Settings........................................ 163 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe ......................... 166 Using passwords in the Windows ® operating system .......................................... 166 User-level passwords .................................... 167 Setting a user-level password ........................ 167 Disabling the user-level password ................ 167 Using the power-on (user-level) password .... 168 Using the instant (user-level) password......... 168 20 Contents Hard disk drive passwords .................................. 169 Setting a hard disk drive master password .......... 170 Setting a hard disk drive user password ........ 172 Deleting the hard disk drive user password ... 173 Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 175 Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 175 Problems when you turn on the computer........... 177 The Windows ® operating system is not working . 178 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 179 Internet problems .......................................... 180 The Windows® XP operating system can help you ............................................ 181 Resolving a hardware conflict .............................. 181 A plan of action .............................................. 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems.................................. 185 Power and the batteries ................................. 186 Keyboard problems........................................ 188 Display problems ........................................... 188 Disk drive problems ....................................... 190 Problems with the DVD-ROM drive................ 192 Sound system problems ................................ 194 PC Card problems.......................................... 194 Printer problems ............................................ 197 Modem problems........................................... 198 Internet Problems ................................................ 199 DVD operating problems...................................... 199 Develop good computing habits .......................... 202 If you need further assistance.............................. 203 Before you call ............................................... 203 Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 205 Contents 21 Toshiba's worldwide offices ................................. 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 210 Volume Mute ....................................................... 210 Password security .............................................. 210 Without a password ....................................... 210 With a password ............................................ 211 Power usage mode ............................................. 212 Standby Mode...................................................... 213 Hibernation mode ................................................ 214 Display modes .................................................... 215 Display brightness .............................................. 215 Wireless device enable/disable ............................ 216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad .................... 216 Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 217 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................... 218 USA and Canada ............................................ 218 United Kingdom ............................................. 218 Australia......................................................... 218 Europe ........................................................... 218 Glossary ..................................................................219 Index .......................................................................235 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. You will find that your Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: Read the entire guide from beginning to end. Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. 22 Introduction Safety icons 23 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows: DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed. NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items. 24 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: This electronic version of the user's guide. Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. Accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation, which explains the features of the operating system. Introduction Service options 25 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 175. Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start Card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator. Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer. 26 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 27 Front with the display panel closed Battery lock indicator Battery Volume control dial lock IR port Battery release Display release button Headphone jack Microphone jack System indicator panel Microphone jack--The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Connecting a microphone or other device to this jack automatically disables the internal microphone. Headphone jack--The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. Volume control dial--The volume control dial lets you adjust the volume of the system speakers. Battery lock--Holds the battery securely in place. Battery lock indicator--Indicator glows red when battery is locked. Display release button--Pressing this button opens the computer display panel System indicator panel--The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions. See "System indicator panel" on page 34 for details. Infrared port (IR)--Allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port. Battery release--Releases the battery. 28 Back Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located DC-IN jack RGB (monitor) port Cooling vent USB 2.0 ports Network port Cooling vent--Provides ventilation to keep the computer's processor from overheating. The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the computer's processor, make sure you don't block the cooling vent. _ + DC-IN jack--Enables you to plug in the AC adapter. RGB (monitor) port--Lets you connect an external monitor. For more information, see "Using external display devices" on page 104. USB 2.0 ports--The two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a connection for USB peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals. Ether Network port--Lets you connect the computer to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 29 Right side Hard disk drive cover Security lock slot Hard disk drive cover--Covers the computer's hard disk drive. Security lock slot--Attaching an optional PORT® Noteworthy computer lock cable to the security lock slot lets you anchor your computer to a large, heavy object such as your desk. For more information, see "Using a computer lock" on page 63. Left side Compact Flash eject button Modem port Wireless antenna on/off switch Compact Flash (CF Type II) slot PC card slot PC Card eject button SD card slot SD indicator light Compact Flash eject button--Allows easy removal of Compact Flash memory cards. Compact Flash (CF Type II) slot--Compact Flash memory is available in 32, 64, and 128, and 512 MB sizes. PC Card slot--A PC Card slot allows you to use Type II PC Cards. A shutter door protects the slot. 30 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located PC Card eject button--Allow easy removal of a PC Card. Modem port--Lets you connect the computer's internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. Wireless antenna on/off switch--(available only on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems)-- Lets you turn on a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module on your system. SD card slot--Lets you install and use an SD card. SD indicator light--glows when the SD slot is in use. Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open: 1 2 3 Locate the display release button on the front of the computer. Press the button and lift the display panel. Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closing it. Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily, and never use it to lift the computer. For information on your computer's tablet feature, see "Using your computer in tablet mode" on page 58. Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 31 Screen and tablet Toshiba tablet pen Down button Windows Security button Power button Power button lock Keyboard indicator panel Keyboard Function keys TouchPad Primary control button Secondary control button Enter/menu button Up button Display release button System indicator panel Toshiba tablet pen--The writing instrument used with the writing tablet. For more information, see "Using tablet mode" on page 106. Power button--The power button is located above the Esc key. Press and release the power button to turn on the computer For more information, see "Turning on the power" on page 54. Power button lock--Locks power on. Function keys--Used with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 210. TouchPadTM--enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. For more information, see "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 54. 32 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Primary control button--Acts like the primary button on a mouse. For more information, see "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 54. Display release button--Pressing this button opens the computer display panel. System indicator panel-- Provide information about various system functions. For a description of these lights, see "System indicator panel" on page 34. Secondary control button--Acts like the secondary button on a mouse. For more information, see "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 54. Keyboard--The 84-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 66. NOTE: For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices (for example, aboard commercial aircraft), you should turn the wireless antenna switch off. Keyboard indicator panel--These lights provide information about various keyboard functions. See "Keyboard indicator panel" on page 35 for details. Windows button--Performs the same function as pressing simultaneously (once). For more information see "Display system buttons" on page 36. Ctrl, Alt, and Del Down button--Programmable button. For more information see "Display system buttons" on page 36. Enter/menu button--Programmable button. For more information see "Display system buttons" on page 36. Up button--Programmable button. For more information see "Display system buttons" on page 36. Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 33 Screen and tablet--The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Note that the screen rotates clockwise and folds down to be used as a writing tablet. See "Using tablet mode" on page 106 for details. Underside Expansion memory cover Battery pack Battery pack--Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For further information about using the battery, see "Mobile Computing" on page 86. Expansion memory cover--Covers the expansion memory slot. 34 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Indicator panels Two sets of indicator panels, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel, display the current state of your system. System indicator panel This panel is located on the top leading edge of the display. AC power light--Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. On/off light--Indicates whether the computer is on, off, or in a low power standby mode. Glows green when the computer is on. Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command. May flash amber if the computer is overheating. Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low. Is off when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is not running low. Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging. Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. Battery light--Indicates the status of the battery. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 91. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels 35 Hard disk drive light--Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Wireless indicator light--If your computer is fitted with an optional wireless communication system, either 802.11b (now referred to as Wi-Fi--wireless fidelity) or Bluetooth, this indicator light glows amber when the wireless on/off antenna switch is on. For more information on connecting to a wireless local area network (LAN), see "Connecting your computer to a network" on page 81. Keyboard indicator panel Indicator lights The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions. Caps lock light--The light on the Caps lock key glows green when the Caps lock is on. Cursor control light--Glows green when the cursor control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 71. Numlock light--Glows green when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the overlay to type numeric data" on page 70. 36 Finding Your Way Around Display system buttons Display system buttons Down button Windows Security button Enter/menu button Up button Use the four buttons below the screen on the right, to perform the following functions: Windows Security button--Performs the same function as pressing Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). Down button--Programmable button. Up button--Programmable button. Enter/menu button--Programmable button. To use the Enter feature, click once. To use the Menu feature, click and hold the button down until the following Tablet menu appears. Auto Rotation Utility Instant Security Display Modes Power Management Utility Adjust Brightness Wireless Antenna On/Off In Touch Button Sample Tablet menu Finding Your Way Around Display system buttons 37 Use the Up or Down buttons to move to the item you would like to quickly access, and then press the Enter/menu button to select it. For more information on the functions of Tablet menu items, see "Tablet and Pen Settings" on page 163. Chapter 2 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. To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 39 Liquids and corrosive chemicals. CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact your Toshiba service representative or your network administrator. 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. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics, repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries: Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. If you are using an external monitor, the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level. If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair. Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. Below eye level Approximately 90-degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You should be able to type Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor. If you are using a conventional chair: Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Avoid slumping forward or leaning back too far. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes. If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Arms and wrists Avoid bending, arching or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to improve circulation. 42 Getting Started Precautions Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. Take frequent breaks to change position, stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours. Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods. Intersperse such activities with other tasks. Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least thirty seconds. Precautions Avoid spilling liquids on the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off overnight to give it time to dry out before you use it again. If a drive-in-use light indicates the drive is being accessed, don't turn off the computer. Powering 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 diskettes away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on diskettes is stored magnetically. Getting a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette or email, or download from the Internet. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable 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 an AC outlet" on page 51. To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. See "Connecting the modem" on page 49. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: Add more memory Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 48) Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an external USB keyboard" on page 48) Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting other external devices" on page 53 and "Using external display devices" on page 104) Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 48) Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 112) 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Installing a memory module Depending on your system's configuration, the memory slot may be occupied. You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 2 3 4 5 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. Remove the battery. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory cover to the memory slot. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Expansion memory cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screw and tighten it. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1­7 in ""Installing a memory module" on page 44" to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s). Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 2 Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 4 5 Carefully remove the module from the slot. Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. Restart the computer. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. You can attach an external mouse to one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible. To connect the mouse to your computer, plug its cable into one of the USB ports. You can connect it while the computer is on. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. The mouse and TouchPad can be used at the same time. Connecting an external USB keyboard You can attach an external standard keyboard to a USB port on your computer, provided the keyboard is USB-compatible. NOTE: The emulation Fn key is not supported when using a USB keyboard. Connecting a printer You can connect a local USB printer to your computer. If the printer has a USB interface, you can connect it directly to the computer. You also need a USB cable, which may come with your printer. You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. Connecting a USB printer 1 2 3 Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB port. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the printer. Connect the printer's power cable to a power outlet and turn on the printer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up a printer" on page 60. Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: Access the Internet. Communicate with your office's local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. Send a fax directly from your computer. For more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba web site at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer's built-in modem provides an RJ11 jack. 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the left-side of the computer. Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 50 2 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack. Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION: The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Never connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you're ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page 125. HINT: If you are using a telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts transmission. Connecting to a network To learn how to use your computer's LAN or Wi-Fi capabilities to connect to a network, see "Connecting your computer to a network" on page 81