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Tecra® S1 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ 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 Chapter 9 on page 185 of this guide. Handling the cord on this product will expose you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 2
2 Model: Tecra S1 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 3
, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2® port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ❖ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 4
Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise 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 Centre within the United - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - 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 of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 7
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.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 8
applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 9
9 des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity ❖ This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 10
Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 11
power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users any model accredited low power radio frequency - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 12
accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 13
mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC equipment of low-power data communication system radio station wireless module into other device. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 14
this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba. The works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 15
Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal 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 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 16
Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification Ver. 1.1, as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 17
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 http:// www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 18
other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or 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 organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 19
this equipment. Caution: 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 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 20
accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 21
safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 22
not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 23
, 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 LIMITED WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 24
24 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 25
closed 39 Back 40 Left side 41 Right side 42 Front with the display panel open 43 Underside 45 Indicator panel lights 46 System indicator panel lights 46 Keyboard indicator panel lights 47 Chapter 2: Getting Started 49 Selecting a place to work 49 Creating a computer-friendly environment - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 26
26 Contents Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 58 Turning on the computer 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power 59 Setting up your software 60 Registering your computer with Toshiba 61 Setting up other devices 61 Turning off the computer 62 Closing the display - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 27
27 Contents Inserting and removing hard drives 80 Inserting and removing PC Cards 82 Inserting a PC Card 82 Removing a PC Card 83 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 84 Inserting an SD® card 84 Connecting your modem to a telephone line ...........85 Connecting to a phone line 86 Chapter 4: - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 28
126 What to do when the battery alarm sounds...........128 Changing batteries 129 Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 135 Using a hot key to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 29
features 141 Using external speakers or headphones 142 Recording sounds 143 Playing an audio CD-ROM 144 Exchanging data with another computer 145 Transferring files 146 Getting help transferring files 146 Setting up for communications 146 Connecting the modem to a telephone line ........148 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 30
Setting a hard disk drive user password 182 Deleting the hard disk drive user password .......183 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide 185 Problems that are easy to fix 185 Problems when you turn on the computer 186 Resolving a hardware conflict 188 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature.188 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 31
31 Contents Display problems 195 Disk drive problems 197 Modem problems 199 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 199 Sound system problems 201 Optional devices 201 PC Card problems 201 Printer problems 204 Internet Problems 205 DVD operating problems-Windows XP 206 Developing - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 32
236 Toshiba Utilities 237 Toshiba Hardware Setup 237 Appendix B: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Instant password security 240 Without a password 241 With a password 241 Power usage mode 242 Standby mode 243 Hibernation mode 243 Display modes 244 Display brightness 244 Wireless device - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 33
249 Configuring ConfigFree 249 ConfigFree Utilities 250 Connectivity Doctor 250 Device Settings 251 Profile Settings 253 Quick Connect 254 Using Auto Switch 255 Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect 256 Auto Switch (SSID 256 Appendix D: Power Cable Connectors 257 Glossary 258 Index 272 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 34
can accompany you wherever you go. Tecra S1 Series notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, already installed on your computer. Your operating - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 35
Microsoft® Windows® XP. Depending on your needs, you can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 36
information. Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the unit. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 37
the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ™ limited warranty programs. See the limited warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information. If you have a problem or need to contact - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 38
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your Tecra® S1 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 39
on/off switch-The Wireless antenna on/ off switch turns the optional wireless communication system on or off. Microphone jack-The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Connecting a microphone or other device to this jack automatically - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 40
USB 2.0 ports PS/2 port DC IN Modem port Network port Parallel port USB ports-Use the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports to connect USB peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports port-Lets you connect the computer to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 41
internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. Left side Speaker Video-out port Volume control dial SD indicator Cooling Vents Security lock slot SD Card slot PC card slots PC card ejection buttons Speaker-Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD, in addition to system alarms - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 42
's processor, make sure you do not block the cooling vent. Right side Speaker Slim SelectBay module (DVD-ROM drive shown) USB 2.0 port Speaker-Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. Slim SelectBay®- Lets you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 43
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 43 USB port-Use the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports to connect USB peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 44
everything is located Screen Power button Keyboard Speaker CapsLock indicator Speaker Keyboard indicator panel AccuPoint II pointing device AccuPoint buttons Wireless antenna switch System indicator panel TouchPad buttons TouchPad Microphone Power button -The power button is used to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 45
various system functions. See "System indicator panel lights" on page 46 for a description of each panel light. Internal microphone-The 3.5 mm microphone lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Underside Hard disk drive bay Memory module cover Battery module - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 46
current state of your system. System indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer. AC power light-Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. On/off light-Indicates whether the computer is on, off, or in a power down mode. ❖ Glows green when the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 47
when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 126. Hard disk drive light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Slim - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 48
left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on page 93. Numlock light-Glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 49
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 50
power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 51
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 51 This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics, repetitive-motion injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 52
Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back support cushions are available at many office supply stores. lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 53
Getting Started Other precautions 53 ❖ Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes. ❖ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 54
These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 55
specific devices, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 64. Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 56
Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Connecting the power touching any metal parts. Hold the power cable by its plug when - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 57
. If the electrical outlet is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 58
to a live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. When the battery light turns green, the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer. Charging time for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 59
such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that any floppy drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Turning on the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 60
turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software NOTE The name of the windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 61
. Your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba, you may either click on the desktop icon to do so electronically, or fill in and mail the registration card that shipped with your system. Setting up other devices You may want to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 62
the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate or Standby. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 63
and dirt out of the computer. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again. ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 64
available video ports: ❖ A television via the video-out (composite) port. ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the video- operating system and devices. Connecting the display device If you're connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's video-out - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 65
the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video-in port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video-out port on the left side of the computer. 3 Turn on the external video device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 66
if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 67
Box. For more information on switching the display output, see "Display modes" on page 244. Adjusting the video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only part - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 68
use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's PS/2 port supports any PS/2compatible keyboard. NOTE If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby/Hibernation mode, you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on. When - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 69
up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon. For more information about Hardware Setup, see "Toshiba HW Setup" on page 164. you connect a PS/2 mouse to the computer while it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 70
physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both. These - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 71
page 103. Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. An optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 72
Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 73
memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is recommended that you use only compatible memory. In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 74
. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. Since your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to run your current applications. However, if your requirements change, you can install extra memory. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 75
, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer. 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 8 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place. The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 76
76 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 9 Replace the cover plate and the screw. 10 Turn the computer over and restart it. When you turn on the computer, it automatically recognizes the additional memory. Removing a memory module If you need to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 77
SelectBay® modules 77 Removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. used in the Slim SelectBay®: ❖ DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD-ROM drive. ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Weight saver insert (a "honeycomb - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 78
hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove. 2 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 79
Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 79 Unlatching the Slim SelectBay® 3 Slide the module out of the computer. Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver, retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay®. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 80
80 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Your Tecra® S1 can use various hard drive capacities. Depending upon the original hard drive installed in your computer, you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 81
from the computer 8 Pull the clips off of the old hard drive and remove the cover. Removing the cover 9 Snap the cover onto the new hard drive. Snapping the cover onto the new hard drive 10 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks. Do not - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 82
and removing PC Cards Inserting the new hard disk drive 11 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above. Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Satellite computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 83
the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove it. Follow the steps below. 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer. 2 Insert the PC Card. If you have a Type III card, insert it into the lower part of - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 84
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 online help. Inserting an SD® card To insert an SD® card, turn the card so - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 85
card while data is being written or read. Even when the message "copying..." in the windows modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your office's local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 86
a telephone line Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of the telephone - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 87
analog telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you're ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 88
frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 89
a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn Off Computer command or Standby command. See "Powering down the computer" on page 113 to learn more about Standby. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as your desktop setup - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 91
F12 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 more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 160, or "Hot Keys" on page 240. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 92
in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse (or AccuPoint II) button 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 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 93
gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To type alphabetic characters while the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 94
cursor control overlay, release Shift. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light a function you select. To program these buttons: 1 Right-click the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device icon in the task tray. 2 Click Detailed Setting. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 95
you chose. Left TouchPad button-Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the left TouchPad click it into place by double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Using the TouchPad™ Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 97
access to some common functions. To access the TOSHIBA Console: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 98
program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 99
wordpad.exe. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 Double-click My Computer. 5 Click on the C: drive in the left part of the window. 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, doubleclick the folder containing the program, in this case - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 100
Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ For a program in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Otherwise type the full file path, if you the file name (for example wordpad.exe) and select the drive to search. When the operating system has found the file, click Open. HINT: To run - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 101
your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important aspects of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery 1 On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save. If you are working - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 102
the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 103
printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 104
number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 105
region 1 is counted as two changes. Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole A Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray when the system is powered on. Do not press the eject - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 106
106 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 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 press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the eject - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 107
it as described in "Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive" on page 199. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 108
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive You are ready to use the disc. Playing a CD or DVD For information on playing a disc, see "Using external speakers or headphones" on page 142. Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. 2 Gently pull - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 109
Cards ❖ Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive Card, see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 82. Hot swapping With PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 110
not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network. ❖ Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 111
external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor or projector Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 112
your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 123. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 113
down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 114
are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. You must open any programs and files you want to use. Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 115
115 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using. For the Windows XP Home operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start, and then select Turn off computer. The Turn - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 116
need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries section, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 117
hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 118
Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select the Power scheme. 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 119
Powering down the computer 9 Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox (this is the default setting). 10 Click Apply. 11 Click OK. 12 Click OK again, then close the Control mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you power on - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 120
down the computer ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 121
Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, select the Power scheme, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 122
down the computer 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Saver" on page 167. Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light changes to green - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 123
-saver design Your computer enters a low-power mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 124
need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer's Slim SelectBay, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 125
: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, connect the computer and leave it powered on for 24 hours. The computer's RTC battery is a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a Toshiba service representative. The battery can - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 126
When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates, based on your current rate of - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 127
on battery power 1 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 128
below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. For more information, see "Power Saver" on page 167. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite computer can be configured - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 129
your needs. Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your data and take one of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your computer. ❖ Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in the computer's Slim SelectBay - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 130
of the computer. Removing the discharged battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in "Disposing of used batteries safely" on page 133. 7 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 131
used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Carefully 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 shorten its life, and - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 132
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery ❖ If a battery 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 toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should be avoided - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 133
out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. The computer - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 134
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. Conserving 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, DVD-ROM/multi- function drive, and diskette drives, or - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 135
choose a power usage mode and discuss each power-saving option. Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional In Windows XP Professional, you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 136
136 Mobile Computing Additional options for power The power usage modes under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, High Power, DVD-Playback, Presentation, and Super Long Life. The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You're now in - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 137
of the special features of your Satellite notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (see Appendix A to view situations where Windows® 2000 differs from Windows® XP). You use its features to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 138
Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. The icons initially displayed on your Windows® XP operating system desktop include: Recycle Bin - Holds files you've deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 139
Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Click Help Windows XP Start menu For answers to common questions, click Start, then click Help and Support - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 140
140 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Windows XP online Help Click an item, or use the Search box to locate a specific topic. Quick Launch toolbar The Quick Launch toolbar displays icons of tasks or programs, similar to desktop icons. You can access these icons quickly and - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 141
tray are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. You may also right-click the icon to see other options. Exploring audio features You can play.wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 142
is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 143
143 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds and save them as.wav -in microphone. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is the format for storing sound in files in Windows. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 144
you record. Playing an audio CD-ROM Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. The CD begins to play. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media™ Player opens and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media™ Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media™ Player, you can - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 145
to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears. Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you can use the Windows® XP Briefcase, or a specialized synchronization - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 146
on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 Support. 2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar. 3 In the dialog box, type direct cable connection. 4 Follow the online guide instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 147
serial devices. If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. Windows XP opens the Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 148
an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation. 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 149
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 150
the Device usage drop-down. 7 Click OK. Your LAN port is now disabled. To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through five. Select the Use system. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 151
the wireless antenna on/off switch to the On position. The antenna is enabled. 2 While holding down the Function Key (Fn), press F8 until the Bluetooth™ icon is highlighted. 3 Release the keys. 4 Start the Bluetooth™ Manager. Bluetooth™ is now enabled. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 152
called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 153
To connect to the Internet, you may need: ❖ A modem ❖ A Web browser ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 154
that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 155
computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer). There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 156
. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, and change default values. The Toshiba utilities are: ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console ❖ Toshiba Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hardware Setup ❖ Power Saver ❖ Toshiba Mobile Extensions Each of these utilities is - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 157
+F4]. To activate the utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. 2 The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 158
, activates the TOSHIBA Console. This gives you quick access to some common functions. To access the TOSHIBA Console: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Sample Toshiba Console - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 159
then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 160
the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files. With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows® XP operating system program. ❖ Open a file in its associated program. ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from which to choose. Fn-esse also has - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 161
-and-drop. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to 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 time. 3 In the Explorer - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 162
document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows® program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 163
from a folder, create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected. To open a popup list showing the items in that folder - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 164
key assignment, click Clear. Toshiba HW Setup HW Setup is Toshiba's hardware configuration management tool available through Windows. It lets you view general system settings and specify the pointing device, display, CPU cache, boot priority, keyboard, USB, LAN, password, device configuration and - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 165
Setup Sample HW Setup Toshiba HW Setup has the following tabs: ❖ General - Shows the BIOS version ❖ Password - Allows you to set the user password and an owner string display you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. ❖ CPU - Allows you to enable or disable accessing - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 166
restart your system. ❖ Boot Priority - Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to enable/disable the Wake-onKeyboard function ❖ USB - Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 167
167 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver Power Saver Toshiba's Power Saver utility enhances your computer's power management capabilities. It controls the computer's Power Save Mode, which is a series of settings for power management. In the Power Saver Properties dialog box, you can choose which mode to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 168
to restart your system before they become default settings. Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay, use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration. To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 169
169 Toshiba Utilities Mobile Extension Sample Mobile Extension Service tab options 5 Under the Bay Service tab, you can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay. Sample SelectBay Service tab options For more information about expansion devices, see "Using an expansion - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 170
comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion. This chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer. Using passwords in Windows Setting a password lets you leave your computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 171
171 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords ❖ A supervisor-level password that protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities and System Setup. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer. ❖ A hard disk drive password that protects your data - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 172
. Toshiba supports the several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password - Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily ❖ A power-on password - Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer ❖ A hard disk drive password - Prevents - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 173
required to bring the notebook computer out of the instant security mode that Fn + F1 puts the computer into. Setting a user-level password in System Setup HINT: If you forget your password and have lost your password service diskette, contact the Toshiba Global Support Centre (US telephone number - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 174
Files Safe User-level passwords The computer shuts down and turns itself off. 2 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see "Connecting an external diskette drive" on page 71. 3 Insert a write-enabled diskette into the diskette drive. HINT: Run System Setup outside Windows, at a system prompt - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 175
Safe User-level passwords 12 Press OK to save and exit System Setup. Disabling a user password To cancel the password that supports the instant and poweron password functions: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Toshiba HW Setup. 4 Select the Password - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 176
Files Safe User-level passwords The computer shuts down and turns itself off. HINT: Run System Setup outside Windows, at a system prompt. If you try to run System Setup from an MS-DOS session under Windows, results can be unpredictable. 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 177
then click All Programs. 2 Point to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection. The Toshiba Console window appears. 3 Select Security. Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon. 5 Select Registered. 6 Enter a password (then enter it again to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 178
Your Files Safe Using a supervisor password 7 Select an option under User Password Mode. 8 Click OK. Deleting a supervisor password 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection. The Toshiba Console window appears. 3 Select - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 179
Safe Hard disk drive passwords Hard disk drive passwords Your computer comes with a program preinstalled that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords, user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 180
Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Setting a hard disk drive master password If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well. If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 181
Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords 7 Click OK. Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily. If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette, you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 182
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Setting a hard disk drive user password To set a hard disk drive user password: 1 Click Start, then click Run. 2 In the Run box, type: c:\Program Files\toshiba\Windows Utilities\HDDPW\HDDPW and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPW - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 183
the hard disk drive user password before you can delete the hard disk drive master password. To delete a hard disk drive user password: 1 Click Start, then click Run. 2 In the Run box, type: c:\Program Files\toshiba\Windows Utilities\HDDPW\HDDPW and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 184
184 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords 3 To delete the hard disk drive user password, click Delete. HDDPW displays another warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive user password. 4 Type your password and press Enter. If the password you typed matches the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 185
aims to help you solve many problems yourself without needing additional help. 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 Occasionally - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 186
on the computer. 7 If you are running the computer on battery power, check that the battery charge is not low. If the equipment still is not working properly, refer to the device-specific sections of this chapter. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 187
Troubleshooting Guide Problems battery and reinsert it. For instructions on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries "Boot system Toshiba logo is displayed. Press Enter several times. The message "Password=" appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed. This message is displayed when the password - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 188
188 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Three consecutive mistakes in entering the password turns off the computer. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive. If the Boot Priority option in Hardware Setup is set to HDD→FDD and you have a hard disk problem, you - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 189
. A device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources. Interrupt Request - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 190
manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the System icon. Windows XP displays the System Properties dialog box. 4 Click the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 191
is shown in the Conflicting device list. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. For further information about Device Manager, refer to Windows XP online help. Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory module may cause errors that seem to be device - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 192
caused by the memory module. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery, realtime clock (RTC) battery and backup battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty power cable will neither - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 193
power-saving features in Power Saver. 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 control mode light is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 194
194 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict You've connected an external keyboard and Windows displays one or more keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device. AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect the AccuPoint II. In addition: Your - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 195
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 2 After cleaning the cap, position it on the peg and press it into place. NOTE The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap's hole with the peg. Display problems that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged and brightness controls on the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 196
196 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Windows displays a message 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 by the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 197
to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or some of the data appears to be missing. Make sure you're identifying the drive by its correct name (A for the diskette drive or C for the primary hard disk). Run Windows XP Check Disk, which analyzes the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 198
the diskette. If the label is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. If you're starting the computer from the hard disk, make sure there's no diskette in the diskette drive. If you're starting the computer from - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 199
199 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems The modem system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to someone else. Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-ROM or DVD - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 200
source and turned on. The drive eject mechanism requires power to operate. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 201
201 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen. Press the button on the drive itself. Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. There is a volume control - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 202
use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing another PC Card. If Windows does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with a Windows driver, it may not work under - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 203
203 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 204
a message saying you may safely remove the card. 3 Remove the card from the slot. There is still a yellow exclamation point ( ) over the PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager (Windows XP). You've installed the PC Card as described in "Using PC Cards" on page 109, but the system still reports the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 205
Troubleshooting Guide Internet Problems Make sure the Parallel Port Mode any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers. Problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 206
again later. DVD operating problems-Windows XP If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW). 2 Ensure - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 207
207 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows XP 6 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list. 7 See "Checking device properties" on page 190 for instructions on using - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 208
208 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows XP The Display Properties dialog box appears. 4 you are watching. To disable the screen saver: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 209
209 Troubleshooting Guide Developing good computing Tecra's hard disk. Here are a few ways you can do this: ❖ Use Windows to copy files to diskettes. ❖ Connect a storage device to the system and use specialized software to copy all your data from hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect the system to a LAN - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 210
before contacting 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 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 211
211 Troubleshooting Guide If you need further assistance Detailed system specifications are available at www.ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular product and model number, clicking GO, and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 212
212 Troubleshooting Guide Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 213
Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Ireland Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 214
214 Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa Poland Singapore Toshiba - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 215
215 Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba's worldwide offices Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 216
. Using your computer for the first time The first time you turn on the computer, the Windows 2000 Professional Setup Wizard installs the devices it finds on your system, then guides you through several essential steps for setting up your computer. Setting up your software During the software setup - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 217
appears prompting you for your password. If you did not create a password, leave the password box empty and click OK. Depending on your configuration, you may see the Getting Started with Windows 2000 screen when you continue. If you do not see this screen, your system will display the desktop. The - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 218
2000 Supplemental Information Connecting to the Internet ❖ Discover Windows-Click this option to read and learn more about the Windows 2000 Professional operating system. ❖ Connect to the Internet-Click this option to start the Internet Connection Wizard. If you prefer, you can set up your Internet - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 219
219 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Setting up a printer The Add Printer Wizard starts, and guides you through setting up your printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to add your printer. If your printer is not found, or to install the driver manually, use - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 220
happens, refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions. Turning off the computer NOTE Avoid turning off the power while a disk light on the system indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your hard disk, diskette drive, or multi-function drive. To shut down the computer - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 221
information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 226. Exploring the desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu enables you to: ❖ Access Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional update information ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows Help ❖ Run - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 222
Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help For answers to common questions, click Start, then click Help to open the Windows 2000 Professional online Help. Sample Windows 2000 Professional online Help window Click an item on the Contents tab, or use the Index and Search tabs to locate a specific - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 223
system Service Provider (ISP) and establish a link to the Internet using your browser. Viewing your computer's contents Using Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the content of each drive - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 224
your files The Windows 2000 Professional operating system supports file names of up Windows 2000 Professional operating system Backup Wizard. You can choose the files and the type of backup you want to perform. 1 Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 225
225 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Restoring your work Sample Backup Wizard 3 Click Backup Wizard and follow the instructions on the to your computer as shown in the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Backup. A dialog box that - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 226
your system on battery power, consult "Running the computer on battery power" on page 123. Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: ❖ Shut down, which powers off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which saves the current operating mode to the hard - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 227
hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 228
228 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Powering down the computer Standby option, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using. Standby - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 229
to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. 3 In the Running on batteries area, choose the power mode of your choice, and click the Details... button. Select the System Power Mode tab. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 230
the lid Set this option to Shutdown so that the computer shuts down when you close the display panel. 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 6 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 231
231 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Using Hibernation ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Saver" on page 167 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 232
Saver Hibernate tab 2 Check the box associated with Enable hibernate support. 3 Click OK to close the dialog box and click OK to close the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Then, close the Control Panel. To power down the computer using the Hibernation option, click Start, Shut Down, select Hibernate - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 233
Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, choose the power mode of your choice, and click the Details... button. Select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 234
234 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Using Standby 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Saver" on page 167. Starting again from Hibernation To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 235
, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. 3 In the Running on batteries area, choose the power mode of your choice, and click the Details... button. Select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 236
236 Windows 2000 Supplemental Information Using Standby 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Saver" on page 167. Starting again from Standby To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 237
utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system. It lets you view general system settings and specify the pointing device, display, CPU cache, boot priority, keyboard, USB, PC Card, password, device - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 238
Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the HW Setup icon. The TOSHIBA HWSetup dialog box appears. Sample HW Setup Toshiba HWSetup has the following tabs: ❖ General - Shows the BIOS version, memory configuration, and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode ❖ Password - Allows you to set the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 239
order in which the notebook computer searches for a device from which to boot ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to configure an external PS/2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key, and to enable or disable Wake-up on Keyboard ❖ USB - Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you to - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 240
above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + Esc This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Instant password security Fn + F1 This hot key blanks the display - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 241
the selected user: ❖ If you have not registered a user password, press Enter. ❖ If you have registered a user password, type the password and press Enter. The desktop displays. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Display icon. 3 Select the Screen - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 242
power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; DVD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in Windows XP under AC power - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 243
does not display. Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information on Standby mode, see "Using Standby" on page 119. Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 244
power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external device simultaneously ❖ External device only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only Sample display options window - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 245
enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer (for systems with Wi-Fi ™or Bluetooth™ only). The wireless modes are: Bluetooth™ enabled both the Bluetooth™ module and the Wi-Fi modules. Sample wireless modes window Disabling or enabling the Touchpad/AccuPoint II Fn + This hot - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 246
246 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + F10 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + F11 This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + F12 This hot key turns the scroll lock - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 247
disable any of the wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with infrared) network devices. You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network (LAN), and specify settings to automatically switch between wired and wireless LAN. For more information, see "Device - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 248
Computer Getting Started ❖ Quick Connect - The Quick Connect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection (ad hoc connection) between a personal computer and a Toshiba Wireless Projector. The Toshiba Wireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Quick Connect. For more - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 249
Windows® XP users) Click the Start button, and then point to All Programs. Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder, and then click ConfigFree. ❖ (Microsoft® Windows Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to open the Toshiba can also enable and disable sounds from this dialog box. To - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 250
LAN devices that are connected to the network. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. NOTE Infrared (for systems with infrared) and dial-up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor. If a problem - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 251
to refresh the screen. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with infrared) devices that are connected to the network. Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are also displayed. - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 252
settings ❖ Network Connections - Displays the Network Connection window, which contains detailed information about the network connection. the device will change. ❖ Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs - Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature. For more information, see " - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 253
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility displays a list of all the registered profiles in ConfigFree. You can also add, modify, and delete profiles; switch the profile being used; and view specific details about each profile - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 254
want to switch to, and then click Switch. Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector. As a result, you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 255
255 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Using Auto Switch If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz (802.11a), Quick Connect will change this mode to 2.4GHz (802.11b), and then connect to the projector. The wireless LAN configuration will return to the default settings - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 256
, ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device. Auto Switch (SSID) The Auto Switch (SSID) option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs. ConfigFree detects the Service Set Identifier (SSID - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 257
Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power 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 Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 258
computer. Acronyms The following 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 CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 259
programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 260
RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN www read-only memory real-time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video also be called a controller. alternating current (AC)-The type of power usually supplied to residential and - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 261
, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus-An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 262
system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). controller-A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU-See central processing unit - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 263
-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 a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC)-The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 264
selected object. In Windows, this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory)-A very high - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 265
within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB)-A unit of data equal to 1,073 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 266
-(1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 267
network-See LAN. 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 megabyte (MB)-A unit of - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 268
the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS prompt-See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia-A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 269
to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral-Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. pixel - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 270
in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select-To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 271
a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. USB-See universal serial bus (USB). utility-A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. VW Web-See World Wide - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 272
up files 88 keyboard 90 battery alarms 128 caring for 131 changing 129 charging 55, 58, 62 charging before use 54 conserving power 134 disposal 133 disposing of safely 133 lights 47 main 47 module 46 monitoring power 126 power usage hot key 135 power usage mode 242 real-time clock (RTC) 124 272 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 273
hard drive passwords 179 password 170 273 Index PC Cards 84 connecting headphones 72 memory module 74 modem to telephone line 86 monitor 64, 66 PC Cards 82 speakers 72 television 64 television set 41 video projector 64 connection set up 149 conserving power 134 control buttons 96 CPU 239 CPU fan - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 274
panel adjusting 43 closing 63 handling 43 opening 43 disposing of used batteries 133 DMA assignments 189 double-click 96 DVD player general problems 206 DVD-ROM drive 42 troubleshooting 199 E enabling Hibernation 231 Ethernet LAN port 149 expansion port 46 expansion capability 73 external diskette - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 275
223 Power Saver 167 Windows XP Professional desktop 138 Industry Canada requirement 4 infrared port 39 installing memory modules 73 mouse 69 PC Cards 82 instant password 176 hot key 177 instant passwords, using 172, 241 internet connecting to 153 features 154 surfing 153 uploading and downloading - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 276
47 optional devices LapLink cable 146 overlay cursor control 48 numeric 48 P parallel port 40 printer 40 password 170 creating 171 deleting a supervisor 178 disabling a user 175 forgetting 173 hard disk drive 171 instant 176 power-on 170 service diskette 173 supervisor set up 177 supervisor-level - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 277
configurations 202 removing 83 troubleshooting checklist 202 Windows driver 202 Plug and Play 190 pointing device 45 port COM 147 Ethernet LAN 149 expansion 46 external diskette drive 71 infrared 39 modem 41 parallel 40 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 40 serial 40 television 41 video-out, connecting to 65 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 278
100 S safety disposing of batteries 133 safety cautions 35 saving files 101 ScanDisk instructions 197 troubleshooting tool 197 screen 60 SCSI adapters 84 secondary button 95, 96 security password 170 PORT-Noteworthy® Computer Lock Cable 41 setting hard disk drive passwords 179 security lock slot 41 - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 279
195 DVD player general problems 206 DVD-ROM drive 199 external display device 196 external keyboard 194 hard disk drive 188, 197 hardware 188 keyboard 187, 193 AccuPoint II problems 194 keypad overlay 193 memory module 191 modem 199 PC Cards 202 power 192 printer 204 run ScanDisk 197 Windows Help - Toshiba Tecra S1 | User Guide - Page 280
utilities HW Setup 164, 237 Power Saver 167 V video projector adjusting display 67 connecting 64 volume control dial 41 W Web sites 211 Web sites,Toshiba 212 Wi-Fi antenna on/off switch 39, 41 wireless networking 148 Windows 2000 Setup Wizard 216 Windows 2000 Professional Backup Wizard 224 online
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C6636-0903M2
Tecra
®
S1 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
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
Chapter 9
on page 185 of this
guide.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.