Toshiba R10-S4422 Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10
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Tecra® R10 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - 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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio ports. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 7
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 8
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 9
subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et with an 802.11a radio device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 10
only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 11
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 12
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency 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: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 5000 Series This equipment is approved to the radio - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 14
14 Romania San Marino Singapore South Africa Sweden Taiwan UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Virgin Islands Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Korea Switzerland Turk Islands United Kingdom Vatican Zimbabwe Saint Martin Serbia Slovenia Spain Tahiti Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 15
15 Slovenia Sweden UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay South Korea Switzerland/ Liechtenstein Ukraine USA Spain Taiwan (ROC) United Kingdom Venezuela Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 16
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 wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 17
17 for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 18
18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 19
/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 20
11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 21
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 computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 22
safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 23
23 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 24
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. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 25
's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 26
guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2008 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 27
27 Trademarks Tecra and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 29
module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 30
99 Optical drive components 100 Inserting an optical disc 101 Playing an audio CD 102 Playing optical media 102 Recording optical media 103 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........104 Caring for optical discs 104 Toshiba's online - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 31
the Power Plan 115 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 118 Taking care of your battery 118 Safety precautions 118 Maintaining your battery 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 32
™ card 132 Installing SD card drivers 133 Inserting an SD card 133 Formatting an SD card 134 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 134 Removing an SD card 134 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 135 Using the expansion port 135 Chapter 5: Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 33
settings 159 Battery settings 159 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 160 TOSHIBA Button Support 161 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 169 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............173 The - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 34
and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........185 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard® problems 188 Printer problems 190 Wireless networking problems 191 DVD operating problems 193 Develop - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 35
(Display resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 219 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 220 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 221 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 222 Cleaning the cooling module 223 Glossary 225 Index - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 36
most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low- Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 37
which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 38
, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware 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 end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 39
Safety icons 39 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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 40
version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 41
to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 42
Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 43
contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 44
base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 45
Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 46
optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your on page 73) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 74) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 47
's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 48
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 49
AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 50
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 51
dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 52
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 may want to increase the computer - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 53
two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. NOTE For this - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 54
Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 55
up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 56
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 57
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 58
screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 16 Turn the 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 59
NOTE The following screen may appear drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 60
the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 61
you to insert the appropriate number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 62
Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 63
63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of the options and then click - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 64
to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 65
Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 66
affected and will remain intact. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 67
Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 68
68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 69
Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 70
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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 71
new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 5 Select the settings you desire and click - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 72
order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and external monitor, with one acting as the primary - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 73
full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 74
. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 75
drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 76
. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 77
® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 78
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 79
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 80
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 81
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 82
mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 83
appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 84
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 85
off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 118. NOTE - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 86
the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 87
Getting Started 87 Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 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 locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 88
. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. 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 since you last - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 89
tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 90
90 Learning 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 91
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 93
Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 94
from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location of the program's executable file (this file ends - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 95
of the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the Sleep - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 96
. Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 97
long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 98
" on page 197. HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 99
in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language On the fourth change, the region will be "locked in." That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 100
the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 101
101 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 102
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 103
optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your Online Help menus. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 104
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 tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 105
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 106
which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on the model selected. See easyguard.toshiba.com for detailed information. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 107
port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the system, the RTC battery may only charge while and battery - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 108
time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 109
computer's configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may vary - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 110
input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 111
System indicator lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Secondary battery light Internal storage drive light Wireless indicator light SD card slot light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 112
), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 76. Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 113
window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 114
the computer is configured. By using them, you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 115
115 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 116
or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. 3 Unplug - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 117
release latch down, or away from the center of the computer and then pull the battery out of the computer. Secondary battery release latch (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 118
cannot install it with reverse polarity. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. 5 Restart the computer. Taking - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 119
is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 120
. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 121
applicable laws and regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. Please be kind to our shared manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 122
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 differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 123
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 123 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 124
to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button. Taskbar - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 125
browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 191. Connecting your - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 126
network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 127
. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. Depending on your situation, see your network - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 128
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, bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 129
features 129 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 130
in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard® The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with of the computer. NOTE You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a card. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 131
. 131 (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard 3 Push the ExpressCard into the slot until it locks in place. Removing an ExpressCard® 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 132
Reader (Sample Illustration) Smart Card Reader Using an SD™ card Your computer supports the use of an SD card. The card can be used with a could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data. Do not remove an SD card while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 133
indicating that the driver is not digitally signed. The message may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." Click Yes card If the operating system does not recognize an inserted SD card, remove it and verify that the card is facing the correct way. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 134
utility. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on SD Memory Card Format. NOTE MultiMediaCards™ (MMC™s) are not supported by this product. Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting If you have formatted the SD card drive with the Windows® operating system format - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 135
must be properly aligned with the Port Replicator. For more information, consult the user's manual that came with your Port Replicator, or visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. On some computer models, you can attach an extended life battery to the expansion port. To find expansion devices compatible with - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 136
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 137
Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 138
138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 139
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 140
140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 141
in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 142
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 143
, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 144
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 145
left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Delete. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK. A message displays confirming that the password has - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 146
. 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 147
in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Security Assist window From : Set up a BIOS password and use the same password for a hard disk password. ❖ Fingerprint Authentication: Register your fingerprints, to be used in place - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 148
Utilities TOSHIBA Security Sleep or Hibernation. ❖ Screen Saver: Set up what you want your system to do when it comes back from the Windows® screen saver. ❖ Setting for or check a "Personal Secure Drive". ❖ BitLocker State: Verify whether Windows® BitLocker drive encryption is enabled or disabled ❖ - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 149
Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 150
Using this utility, you can enable or disable hard disk drive (HDD) protection, and set the motion detector's sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation. To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HDD Protection, or click the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 151
SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 152
card. NOTE Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 153
SD card To boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card (see "TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility" on page 152 for instructions). 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive. 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot. 4 Power on the computer - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 154
then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or 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 ❖ Advanced - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 155
Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 156
156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing. Switching the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 157
or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the "USB Sleep and Charge function." It also displays the remaining battery capacity. Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility To start this utility click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then USB Sleep and Charge. USB - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 158
device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 159
the group to enable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" for the USB port assigned to that group. In the default state, the group is disabled. and discontinue using this function. Battery settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for USB Sleep and Charge - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 160
❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 161
directly to the side of the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 162
or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 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 Silence Mode to make the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 163
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 164
procedures. To install TPM: 1 Launch the TOSHIBA Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages: ❖ Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility ❖ Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files have been - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 165
or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for Otherwise, personal information and/or proprietary information on the internal storage drive may be viewed by a third party. For details on how - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 166
of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or and dry your hands thoroughly. ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 167
Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 167 ❖ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 168
Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 169
icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 170
170 Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. You - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 171
Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 171 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 172
This chapter aims to help you solve many 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 that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 173
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 button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 174
you to the problem instead of restarting the driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's internal storage drive may not be affected. Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode. If your battery - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 175
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 176
operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 177
advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 178
the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 179
remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 179. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions the drivers - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 180
drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 181
the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. See "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. The battery - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 182
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 maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 108. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 183
-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. 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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 184
priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change . A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 185
to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 186
the disk. Your hard disk seems very drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive problems - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 187
type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 188
loud. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 189
for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 179 for more remove an ExpressCard®: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area. The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 190
" and is not supported. For more information on troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 74 or in the instructions - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 191
screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting Toshiba models - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 192
and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 193
came with your computer to view DVD movies. 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 194
Save changes. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 195
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 196
196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Click open System Protection. The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 197
drives, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba screen help to complete your backup. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 198
new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and . Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 199
new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, "USB Wakeup function" does not work for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In that case, use a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep and - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 200
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 201
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 Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 202
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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 203
Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 204
Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click desired function. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it. 3 To cycle through the displayed options - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 205
page 160. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 155. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 161. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 206
Application Cards NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 207
page 206). To use the Card Case: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Settings for Flash Cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling close the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 208
Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 209
) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 210
Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 211
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 212
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 213
Hot key functions 213 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on attached and turned on. ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 214
device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 215
Cards Hot key functions 215 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi- - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 216
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 71. Selecting - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 217
Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 218
218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 219
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. 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 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 220
total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your Toshiba computer. It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 221
by uninstalling the software via Add/Remove Programs in the Windows® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 222
with the operation of a program are detected. Follow the on-screen instructions. For example, if the following message is displayed, use the numbered procedures to remedy the problem: Please click [OK] to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the cooling performance of your - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 223
PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 223 Cleaning the cooling module The computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 4 Remove the battery pack (refer to "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116 in the Mobile Computing chapter, if necessary - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 224
PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 6 Clean the cooling module using a small computer to reattach it and/or secure it using the screw. 8 Re-install the battery pack (refer to "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118 in the Mobile Computing chapter, if necessary). 9 Turn your - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 225
your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 226
HDD 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 liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 227
access memory Solid State Drive super video graphics adapter user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 228
bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 229
that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 230
'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 R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 231
this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension - See - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 232
table (FAT) - The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 233
Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove create a complete screen image. Compare non World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 234
234 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two 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 - - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 235
the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk - A . On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 236
A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette 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. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 237
computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between drive -A data storage device that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see hard disk). Much like hard disks, solid state drives - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 238
supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all- purpose USB port to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 239
clock (RTC) 107, 109 remaining power 111 removing 116 safety precautions 118 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 52, 62 start 124 buttons eject, optical drive 100 C Call2Recycle™ battery 121 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 162 changing main battery 116 character keys 90 charging the - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 240
problems screen is blank 183 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 70 DVD using 99 DVD player general problems 193 E EasyGuard® 106 eject button optical drive 100 eject, optical drive 100 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 241
port Using 135 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 188 computer stops working 189 errors 190 hot swapping fails 189 inserting 130 not recognized 190 removing 131 ExpressCard® problems 188 slot appears dead 189 external monitor not working 184 mouse 73 external diskette drive and Support - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 242
battery changing 116 installing 116, 118 removing 116 safety precautions 118 manual eject hole optical drive 100 memory adding 52 problem solving 180 removing optical drive drive in-use indicator light 100 eject button 100 manual eject hole 100 problems 187 removing disc 103, 104 troubleshooting 187 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 243
setting 143 port monitor 71 problem solving 190, 191 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 181 accessing disk drives 174 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 181 Index 243 cannot insert diskette in drive Toshiba 200 corrupted/damaged data files 186 Device Manager 179 disk drive - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 244
power 106 S safety computer 121 disposing of batteries 120 icons 39 precautions 42 safety precautions main battery 118 saving files 95 screen does not look normal/flickers 184 screen problems blank screen 183 SD card formatting 134 installing drivers 133 using 132 using in Hibernation mode 134 - Toshiba R10-S4422 | Toshiba User's Guide for Tecra R10 - Page 245
Card Format Utility 151 TOSHIBA Security Assist 147 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 160 TouchPad™ control buttons 70 primary button 70 secondary button 70 using 70 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 193 external keyboard 182 keyboard 182 optical drive 187 Trusted Platform Module
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GMAD00192010
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If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 172
in this guide.
Tecra
®
R10 Series
User’s Guide