HW Setup and Passwords, Accessing HW Setup | Toshiba Satellite 2450

Chapter 7

HW Setup and Passwords

This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords.

HW Setup

TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard,USB,LAN,General,Password,DeviceConfigandParallel/Printer.

NOTE: If the supervisor password is set, access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer.

Accessing HW Setup

To run HW Setup, click start, click Control Panel and select TOSHIBA HW Setup.

HW Setup window

The HW Setup window contains the following tabs: Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard,USB,LAN,General,Password,DeviceConfigandParallel/Printer.

There are also three buttons: OK, Cancel and Apply.

OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window. Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes.

Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window.

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Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information FCC conditions EU Declaration of Conformity informationContact Vcci Class B Information Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Japan regulations Type of serviceRegion selection Redial If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Description on Laser specification Page Table of Contents Xvi Getting StartedOperating Basics Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive Xvii Xviii Power and Power-Up ModesKeyboard Xix HW Setup and PasswordsOptional Devices Hardware and system checklist Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendixes Xxii Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxvi Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury PC card overheating Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Introduction Equipment checklistChapter Hardware Power FeaturesDocumentation Processor Disks Features CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard DisplayPointing device Ports Multimedia Slots Security CommunicationsSlim Select Bay Software Special features Battery save mode Special features Utilities Options Options CD-RW/DVD-ROM Slim Select Bay options Front with the display closed Grand TourAudio/Video Controlbuttons Security lock WirelessLeft side Left side Shows the computer’s right side Right side Back side Back side Serial Bus LAN jackUniversal Under side Underside Toshiba Front with the display open Front with the display open CD/DVD Digital DC in 15V Power System indicators Keyboard indicators Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive CapsLock indicator Slim Select Bay modules IndicatorDVD-ROM drive Slim Select Bay modules DVD-R/-RW drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Multi drive Toshiba Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black Universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor Grand Tour Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the universal AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Starting up for the first time Benefits of hibernation Hibernation mode Turning off the power Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Automatic Hibernation Benefits of standby Standby modeExecuting standby Clickstart, clickTurn Off Computer and clickStand by Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations Follow the on-screen instructions Pointing devices Using the Touch PadOperating Basics Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Changing Slim Select Bay modules Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette driveRemoving a module Changing Slim Select Bay modules Removing the Slim Select Bay module Installing a module Loading discs Using optical media drivesUsing optical media drives Manual release with the eject hole Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing discs Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Important message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveDisclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Read/write function chart DVD-RWDVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Version Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Drag’n Drop CD Video DVD-R/-RW/-RAM Data Verification Operating Basics CD/DVDs Media careDiskettes Media care Region selection Modem Modem Properties menu Setting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Wireless communications Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Wireless communication Indicator Wireless communication switchIndicatorstatus Indication Radio links LAN Connecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 … F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Display clarity increases with the brightness level Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Fn Sticky key Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicators Power indicators DC in indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off ProceduresCharging the batteries Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password Panel power off Power-up modesPower-up modes System Auto Off Modes HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window Power On Display Boot Priority Enter HW Setup Network Boot Protocol USB General Password Password was registered Key FD Device Config Parallel/Printer Supervisor passwordSupervisor password Passwords Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Inserting an SD card SD cards SD cards Removing an SD cardSD card care Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the keyboard brace Memory expansion Removing the keyboard Raising the insulation sheet 11 Installing a memory module Removing memory module 13 Removing the memory module Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Toshiba Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Before installingInserting 16 Secureing a screw Removing Write protection SmartMedia 18 Inserting a SmartMedia Removing a Memory Stick Installing a Memory StickMemory Stick Removing a Compact Flash memory module Installing a Compact Flash moduleCompact Flash USB FDD kit Battery pack BlackBridge media care Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 22 Opening the lid Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 24 Closing the lid External monitor Click start and click Control Panel Using the TV buttonChanging the resolution 25 Display properties Link IEEE1394 Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock 28 Security lock Security lock Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Self test Power Problem Procedure Overheating power downAC power Slim Select Bay Battery LCD panel Password Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Hardware and system checklist DVD-R/-RW drive DVD Multi drive EXTRA,CD-GAudioCDonly SD card Diskette drive Infrared port PC card Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing deviceTouch Pad USB mouse ProblemProcedure Memory expansion USB Monitor Sound system Modem Link IEEE1394 No Carrier LAN Real Time Clock Bluetooth Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call Toshiba support InEurope Power Requirements SpecificationsAppendix a Environmental Requirements Communicationspecifications Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes VGA Video modes Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B Appendix B Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Hn Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Nn Modulation handshake Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Qn Result code control On Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dn DTR control Load factory settings Gn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection Cn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes Delayed Appendix D Function Transmissionspeed ModeAppendix E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Appendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix F Removing the internal modem Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix G 2457 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision BSupported Frequency Sub-bands Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix Parts Numbers Configurations Glossary-1 GlossaryAbbreviations Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dielete Glossary-6 Device driver Glossary-7 Hard disk drive HDD Glossary-8 Hardware Glossary-9 Menu Glossary-10 Microprocessor Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Glossary Index-1 IndexIndex Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6