Toshiba M205 Caring for your computer

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Caring for your computer

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Customizing your computer’s settings

There are several ways in which you can customize your

computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your

operating system documentation or Help and Support for

details.

You may also wish to customize your power usage settings.

For more information, see “Power Profiles” on page113.

There are additional custom settings you can choose. See

“Toshiba Utilities” on page159.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your

computer. For information about taking care of your

computer’s main battery, see “Safety precautions” on

page 119.

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s

keyboard, speaker grille 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.

Contents

Main Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Page USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Page Taiw an Using this equipment in Japan Device Authorization 2.4FH1 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer disposal information Contents Introduction ...............................................................37 Chapter 1: Getting Started.......................................... 42 Page Chapter 2: Learning the Basics...................................77 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................. 102 Chapter 4: Expansion Options.................................. 123 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computers Features.......141 Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities ......................................159 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Files Safe.......................... 181 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong...................... 191 Appendix A: Hot Keys...............................................235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors............. 243 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ...............................244 Introduction 38 This guide Safety icons 40 Other icons used Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Page Page Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding external devices Connecting to a power source Page Page Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Your computers features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory Installing a memory module Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Connecting an external USB mouse Connecting an external USB keyboard Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Connecting the modem Connecting to a phone line Connecting to a network Using the TouchPad Primary and secondary control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Page Using the Cross-Functional button Turning off the computer Closing the display panel Different ways to turn the computer on and off Using your computer in tablet mode Page Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Page Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Hot keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the cursor control overlay Starting a program Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Playing audio Page Powering down the computer Turn Off or Shut down command Restart command Hibernation command Standby command Using Turn Off or Shut down Turning off more quickly Page Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Going into Hibernation mode Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Page Starting again from Hibernation Using Standby Going into Standby mode more quickly Page Starting again from Standby Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Page Determining remaining battery power Page What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power Power Profiles Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Page Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Chapter 4 Expansion Options Using your computer at the office Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive Connecting an optional external DVD drive Inserting discs (CD or DVD) Removing discs (CD or DVD) Caring for CDs and DVDs Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Using the Display Hot key Using the Cross-Functional button Adjusting the quality of the external display Display limitations Using tablet mode Preparing to use the tablet Using tablet mode Page Using the Toshiba tablet pen Returning the computer to its original configuration Using the i.LINK port Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Hot swapping PC Cards Hot swapping precautions Using an optional SD card Installing SD card drivers Installing the SDcard in the SD slot Formatting an optional SD card Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card Removing an optional SD card Chapter 5 Exploring Your Computers Features Windows XP special features Personalizing your desktop Customizing the taskbar Bringing the world to your desktop Turning on the Web content interface Adding components to the Web content interface Changing desktop and browsing style Choosing a style Personalizing individual windows Customizing window toolbars Displaying a toolbar in a window Displaying information about each folder Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Using the Ethernet LAN Port Accessing a LAN 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 Using audio features Using external speakers or headphones Recording sounds Using a microphone Adjusting recording settings Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Assigning a key to a program or document Using drag-and-drop Using the keyboard or pointing device Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console Customize Your Computer Network Security Power Management Power Usage Profiles Creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode Toshiba Hardware Setup The Toshiba Rotation Utility Page Page Page Cross Menu Utility Creating a New Menu TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility Page Chapter 7 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows operating system User-level passwords Setting a user-level password Disabling the user-level password Using the power-on (user-level) password Using the instant (user-level) password Using the HDD password Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup Page Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Your program performs an illegal operation. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. 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 Memory problems Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard. Display problems The screen is blank. The screen does not look right. The built-in screen flickers. Disk drive problems Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow. Page DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Some discs run correctly but others do not. The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen. Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. The system does not recognize your PC Card. A PC Card error occurs. Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data. Wireless networking problems Page Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Read the users guides. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Saving system configuration with Restore Points Page Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP Page Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Website Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Password security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power usage mode Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Starting ConfigFree Page ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Page Page Search for Wireless Devices Creating a new wireless connection Page Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using Bluetooth Page Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Profile Settings Page Page Page ConfigFree SUMMIT Page Page Using ConfigFree SUMMIT Quick Connect Toshiba Wireless Projector Page Direct Link Toshiba Device Using the Automatic Switch Semi-Automatic Switch Feature Page Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms The following terms may appear in this users guide. 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