Toshiba M110, M115 Direct Link Toshiba Device

Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	263
ConfigFree Utilities

❖If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ) from the ConfigFree tray menu (this disconnects the wireless LAN connection)

❖If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device

❖If you close ConfigFree

Direct Link Toshiba Device

When Access Point is not available, use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature.

To use this feature:

1Display the ConfigFree menu.

2Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer’s wireless network setting to Ad Hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT feature.

(Sample Image) Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature

Contents

Satellite® M110/M115 Series User’s Guide pcsupport.toshiba.com Model: Satellite® M110/M115 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada – Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Page Page Page Page Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Turning on the power Control buttons Directing the display output when you turn on the computer commands Computing tips Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Internet problems The Windows® XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power profile Standby mode Hibernation mode Introduction This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active ❖Scan all new files for viruses Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 2Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the back of the computer (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue ❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) 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) Installing a memory module Page 7Remove the memory module slot cover 8Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later 10Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer page another, you must remove the top module first before Page Page Removing a memory module Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue Gently lift the memory module to a Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 4Turn the computer right side up 5Reconnect the cables Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 4Click the Device Settings tab Disable Enable Apply Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 1Press Fn and F5 simultaneously This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖Built-indisplay only ❖Built-indisplay and external monitor simultaneously 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 Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernation mode Standby mode Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Turn Off Shut Down Turning off the computer more quickly Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode options Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Configuring Standby mode options Starting again from Standby mode Closing the display panel Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Learning the Basics Computing tips Page Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows® Explorer Starting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Media control buttons Internet browser button CD/DVD button Inserting a compact disc Page Playing an audio CD (Sample Image) Windows Media Player screen ❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button Playing a CD/DVD Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power input from the AC power supply pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 117 for information on replacing the main battery ), the on off light Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power Power Profiles Page Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Page Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Page Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port Using Wireless LAN Connectivity An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Using drag-and-dropto assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key Making a direct key assignment Making a popup assignment Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖Quick Format ❖Full Format TOSHIBA Power Saver Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profile Customizing a power profile Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Dynamically Switchable Always High Low TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Page CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts: (Sample Image) Parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The title and functions can change when you select one of the corner icons TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment 5Click the button above the finger you want to enroll 6Swipe your finger on the reader A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon 8The final template will be created from these three samples Reader Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Enabling Power-onSecurity Fingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints Settings Help Password Bank Biomenu Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Replaying a registered dialog Editing an existing registration Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Page Fingerprint reader limitations If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Applications End Task 1Click Start, Turn off computer 1Click Start, Shut down Your program performs an illegal operation Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens The computer displays the message The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Plug and Play Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device Checking device properties Resource Driver 6Click Troubleshoot Memory problems Power and the batteries Page Keyboard problems Display problems The screen does not look right The built-inscreen flickers Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Disk drive problems Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow System Tools Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1Double-clickthe Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2Select the item you wish to remove 3Click Stop Printer problems Modem problems Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems If your computer is equipped with an internal adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the 1Click Start, Control Panel 2Double-click Network Connections 4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties 5Select Obtain an IP address automatically Run Special considerations for Windows XP DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title 2Click Properties Screen Saver 4Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROMvideo window Desktop Area DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Desktop 3Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab 4Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Saving system configuration with Restore Points Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: 1Click Start, and then Help and Support 2Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Under , click Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP E-mail Newsgroup files and When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click Write these files to CD 10Finally, click Finish Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Hot Keys Volume Mute Password security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power profile Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot keys USA and Canada AustraliaEurope only if Bluetooth is available on your system online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following: Connectivity “Connectivity Doctor” on page Getting Started Starting ConfigFree Page ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Page Stay on the task tray Log About Search for Wireless Devices Creating a new wireless connection (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using Bluetooth® Send to Bluetooth Devices Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device Profile Settings TCP/IP Profile Add Capture Change Icon Page ConfigFree SUMMIT Page Page Using ConfigFree SUMMIT Quick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector 3Complete the settings. Refer to the online Help if necessary mode to match the settings on the projector (Sample Image) Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect ❖If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed Direct Link Toshiba Device Using the Automatic Switch Semi-AutomaticSwitch Feature 3Select the Auto Switch (SSID) tab List of target SSIDs and profiles 6Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID Switch Glossary Acronyms Glossary DMA DIMM DOS DPI Terms original file is lost or damaged basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS BIOS baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a second). See also bits per second 270 Glossary cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM CD-ROM CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) CPU cache cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor specify an alternative setting 272 Glossary disk drive diskette document double-click file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 274 Glossary earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit software Suspend See also diskette Internet World Wide Web than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache cache, CPU cache, L1 cache dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a 276 Glossary MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for — A standard for modem motherboard optical drive palette — See color palette time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial serial 278 Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be Volatile memory that can be is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory shortcut software Standby Suspend system disk 280 Glossary Web — See World Wide Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web (www) — The worldwide network of Web sites Index 282 Index Index 284 Index deleting a supervisor 156 disabling a user 154 supervisor set up 155 types passwords instant, using 152 setting PC Card checklist 286 Index