Toshiba M105-S1021 Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105
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Satellite® M100/M105 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 2
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 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 3
" means life support systems, medical life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 6
fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 7
Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 8
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 Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 9
RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 10
with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is Toshiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B Information operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 11
above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 12
bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. Toshiba Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 13
restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only. Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 15
. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 16
of this device. The Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 17
UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 18
Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 19
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 20
in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 21
above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 22
to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. Toshiba Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 23
ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 24
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 25
25 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 27
features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 a printer 66 Setting up a printer 67 Connecting an optional external disk drive 68 Turning off the computer 68 Options for turning off the computer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 28
a program from Windows® Explorer....87 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Using the Optical drive 93 Optical drive components 94 Inserting a compact disc 95 Playing an audio CD 97 Playing - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 29
batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining main battery power ....110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery Service Providers 132 Connecting to the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 30
, and downloading files from, the Internet 134 Exploring audio features 135 Recording sounds 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using PC Cards 137 Inserting a PC Card 137 Removing a PC Card 138 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........139 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 31
Manager ...........170 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card problems 182 Printer problems 185 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking problems 187 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 32
32 Contents DVD operating problems 191 Develop good computing habits 193 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 195 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 33
33 Contents ConfigFree Utilities 219 Connectivity Doctor 219 Search for Wireless Devices 222 Profile Settings 227 ConfigFree SUMMIT 231 Quick Connect 235 Using the Automatic Switch 238 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 239 Glossary 241 Index 256 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 34
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 34 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 35
and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 36
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 37
icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ May contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 38
service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 39
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 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 40
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort . Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 41
, hands, neck, or other part of the body. If pain persists despite rest, consult your doctor. The PC base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 42
disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even computer. The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer. to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 43
adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 44
the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the product - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 45
optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your ) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external disk drive" on page 68) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 137) - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 46
electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba-recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 47
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + Plug the AC adaptor into the DC-IN on the back of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor to the computer 2 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 48
heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 49
power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 50
Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch and raise the display - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 51
will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your select model may not have all the features - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 52
until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 53
up your software" on page 43. Installing a memory module The main memory module is under your notebook's keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider. An additional memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the computer. You will need - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 54
computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 55
that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 56
in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Aligning the module in the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 57
is fully inserted into the socket, gently press down on the memory module connector until the latches "snap" into place. Check that (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 58
, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 59
. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 60
and Maintenance, and then click System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 61
Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 62
. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPad On/Off tab. The TouchPad On/Off tab view window appears. (Sample Image) TouchPad On/Off screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 63
213. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to the attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB ( - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 64
64 Getting Started Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 65
one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse If you Toshiba sales representative for more information. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 66
or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer will automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 67
Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 68
Started Connecting an optional external disk drive Connecting an optional external disk drive Some operations, such as creating a password service disk, require a disk drive designed for use with 3.5-inch disks. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB disk drive To connect an optional external - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 69
is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 70
from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 71
hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery steps to turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 72
to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, and then click Shut down. The Shut Down Windows® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. , you first need to activate it using Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 73
off the computer 73 3 Click the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup Action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I press the . 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Management utility, see "Toshiba Power Management" on page 152. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 74
, Turn off computer, and then click Hibernate. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 75
Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Management utility, see "Toshiba Power Management" on page 152. Once the computer is configured, you button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 76
, Turn off computer, and then click Stand By. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 77
Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Management utility, see "Toshiba Power Management" on page 152. Once the computer is configured, you can place until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 78
and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 79
lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 80
. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 81
if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Stand By command. See "Toshiba's online resources" on page 102 to learn more about Standby. NOTE The Windows - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 82
the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 83
are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 147, or "Hot Keys - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 84
special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 85
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 86
first, you have four options. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer, and - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 87
the file name and location of the program's executable file (this file ends with .exe). This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer, and then click My Computer to expand the window. 2 In the left part of the window, click the line - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 88
of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 4 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 5 Click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 89
then following the on-screen instructions. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or disk/CD. This is one - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 90
Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save. If you are working with a document that document and to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 91
Basics Printing your work 91 File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names which can contain up to since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 92
to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, disks, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. Also see "Backing up your data to CDs with - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 93
a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on disks if an optional external disk drive is available. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 94
optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 95
eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 96
the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD Discs" on page 101. 6 Place the disc carefully - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 97
this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media® Player - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 98
Basics Using the Optical drive Stop button Play/pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 99
the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. The disc drive will run the CD. If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 100
or operate properly on other PCs or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Please refer to your PC's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 101
with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 102
Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 103
. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba recommends you leave these features active, allowing your computer to on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 104
-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. In addition, your computer's Power Management utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 105
the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 106
battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 107
power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 108
leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 109
power button light (above the keyboard). When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Power button On/off Main battery light light (Sample Illustration) Power and main battery light locations - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 110
calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click Toshiba Power Management. The Toshiba Power Management Properties window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Power Management Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 111
If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Using and - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 112
settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, disk drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 113
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Maintenance, and then click Toshiba Power Management. The Toshiba Power Management Properties window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Power Management Properties window 2 Select an appropriate - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 114
battery your computing needs. If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not the Power Profile mode pop-up window. (Sample Image) Power Profile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 115
the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 74. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 116
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 117
117 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 118
remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 119
. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 120
circuit, fire, or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 121
. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 122
everything you can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 123
and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 124
online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 125
each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the currently specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 126
on page 186 and "Wireless networking problems" on page 187. Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 127
Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows® documentation. 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN) For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 128
a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 129
Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. network. How to disable the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 130
Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK. Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware, or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your system may come - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 131
Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 187. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 132
located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 133
To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 134
in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 135
using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 136
audio features 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 137
Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 138
displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 1 Locate the PC Card eject button. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 139
Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 140
utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ Toshiba Assist ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Toshiba Hotkey Utility ❖ Toshiba Power Management ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba HW Setup ❖ Toshiba Zooming Utility ❖ Toshiba Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 141
Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the Toshiba Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. The Toshiba Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 142
❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 143
your system, press any key or the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba is not - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 144
the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. (Sample Image) Toshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Type your - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 145
Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. Setting a user password If you choose to set a user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 146
, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 147
Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 148
148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows® operating system program ❖ Open the Hotkey Assignment icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. (Sample Image) Fn-esse screen The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 149
149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® There are two ways to assign a key to open a key to open a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 150
pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn-esse window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Fn-esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in "Making a direct key assignment" on page 150 or "Making a pop-up assignment - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 151
151 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a pop-up assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 152
the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. Toshiba Power Management The Toshiba Power Management enables you to control - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 153
The Profile panel on the left of the Toshiba Power Management Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power, as well as the estimated battery life for each power profile mode. The profiles shown in the Profile panel consist of the preset - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 154
DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. Toshiba does not recommend to change the settings of these profiles. If you applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power. Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 155
Other Hardware, and then click Mouse, or double-click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer options ❖ Hardware You - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 156
can also access it from the Toshiba Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking Toshiba Hardware Settings. The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 157
subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Zooming Utility, or double-click the Zooming Utility icon - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 158
taskbar and then click Help. Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons. Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard. To access Toshiba Button Controls: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 159
Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Button Controls screen 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 160
task tray, or double-click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly, for listening to music or audio files on a CD. 3 Click Set Normal Mode to - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 161
problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows Task Manager window appears. 161 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 162
162 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab. not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then click Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The computer turns off. If you are connected to a domain server: 1 Click - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 163
it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 164
the hard disk or the optional external disk drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 165
the hard disk or the optional external disk drive." on page 164. The Windows® screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 166
known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows® documentation for further explanation. NOTE If your computer is - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 167
locate troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® Help and Support: 1 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 168
the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 169
A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 170
device that the operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 171
Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager. 4 Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double- include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 172
one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 173
least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 174
Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 175
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on page 106. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 176
then click Restart the computer using the TouchPad on the internal keyboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 177
the built-in screen. The screen does not look Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 178
x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a disk drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 179
drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 180
software documentation for file recovery procedures. Many software disk. The drive cannot read a disk. Try another disk. If you can access the second disk, the first disk (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty disk (for instructions see "Disk drive problems - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 181
Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 182
the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 183
came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 184
184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click the (click the secondary button) My - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 185
to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 186
problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 67 or in the instructions problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 187
. For more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts used assume - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 188
Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 189
of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows. ❖ Click Start, then click Run... problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of your network. ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most wireless upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 190
Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. ❖ Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection. The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 191
OK. 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive. To do this: Double-click the My - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 192
DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while video window. To change the screen's display resolution: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, follow the instructions below: 1 Right-click in the Desktop, and then select - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 193
on top of any movie or title you are watching. To disable the screen saver: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Appearance and Themes, and then double-click the Display icon feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 80 for instructions. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 194
habits On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to disk. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 195
configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 196
it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created. Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 197
Wrong Develop good computing habits Fortunately, Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs, a relatively high-capacity storage media. No additional software is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 198
up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings- Visit the vendors' Web sites for detailed instructions. ❖ Other data files. If you discover the locations of the files. 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click File - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 199
Next. 3 Click Export Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list.) Windows XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, and then Help and Support - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 200
hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 196). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 201
help. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 202
troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. Detailed system specifications are available at www.ts.toshiba - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 203
along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 204
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 205
Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 206
option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 206 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 207
to go blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 208
set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows® help for instructions: 1 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. 2 In the Search field, type password screen saver. 3 Press Enter. 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics. Follow - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 209
profile mode Fn + This hot key displays the power profile mode pop- up window and cycles through the power profile modes of: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see "Toshiba Power Management" on page 152. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 210
210 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. (Sample Image) Standby confirmation box ❖ For more - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 211
211 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. ( - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 212
only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 213
or enabling the TouchPad" on page 62. (Sample Images) Disable and enable TouchPad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "Toshiba Zooming Utility" on page 157. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 214
214 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 215
Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 216
is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on page 219. ❖ Search for Wireless Devices-The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 217
Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 218
™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. SUMMIT Bluetooth Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 219
your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Routers, hubs, and bridges - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 220
™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 221
location. You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. If multiple triangles display, you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point. For example, if the connection to a wireless - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 222
over the displayed "point of light" shows detailed information about the wireless device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal, it appears near the center - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 223
™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Viewing Wi-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 224
224 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 225
225 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth® devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 226
226 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth® device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 227
227 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Selecting Send to Bluetooth® Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 228
with your Toshiba Computer Devices - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 229
an icon for this profile. 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items, select the items you want to capture for this profile. 10 If connecting with a wireless network, select the desired Auto Switch Settings. (These options are unavailable if - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 230
230 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 231
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree to meeting attendees or to users at different locations. The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections: ❖ Wireless LAN via Access Point ❖ Wireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 232
232 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 233
233 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 234
must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 235
237. Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ Toshiba Wireless Projector. Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 236
236 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Settings. The Quick Connect - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 237
were last used before the Quick Connect function was started: ❖ If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed. ❖ 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 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 238
Switch (Sample Image) Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices. With these options, the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 239
, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. To enable this feature, only one wireless LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 240
™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID. 8 Click OK. The computer is now configured to use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature. When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile, a display notification window appears - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 241
Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 242
memory DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 243
RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN www Personal Computer Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read-only memory real-time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 244
computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in the disk drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 245
with the other parts of the computer. C cache - A section of very fast memory in which frequently used without moving the cursor or mouse. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - The extent - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 246
's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 247
digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a disk or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 248
location of files stored on the disk. file name - A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts directory. A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 249
some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 250
monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 251
251 Glossary logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory - Typically refers - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 252
systems are Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card on the screen. port - A socket on the computer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 253
memory - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A disk is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 254
of some Windows®operating systems that disk. A system disk is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." Compare non-system disk. system prompt - The symbol (in MS-DOS®, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T Toshiba - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 255
a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 256
disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 173 power profile hot key 114 power usage mode 209 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 124 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 97 playing using Auto-Run 99 channels DMA 169 - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 257
25 disposing of used batteries 120 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 169 double-click 61 DVD player general problems 191 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 168 general hardware problem 168 non-system disk or disk error 165, 180 problem with display settings/ current - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 258
operation 162 warning resume failure 164 Error-checking 179 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 122 external monitor not working 178 mouse 65 external disk drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting 65 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 179 FCC Notice "Declaration - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 259
not working 164 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 175 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 65 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 65 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 260
printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 173 accessing disk drives 164 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert disk in drive 180 cannot read a disk 180 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 184 computer - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 261
186, 187 no sound 182 non-system disk or disk error 165, 180 PC Card 182 checklist 183 error occurs 185 hot swapping fails 184 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 power and batteries 173 printer 185, 186 program not responding 161 program not working properly 180 screen does not look right - Toshiba M105-S1021 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite M105 - Page 262
W warranty limited warranty 38 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi wireless networking 130 Windows Help and Support 167 problem solving 165 Windows desktop 122 Windows Explorer 87 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Start menu 87 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 130 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129
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Series User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
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Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 161
in this guide.