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1. Caps lock light ee er i aay The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Overlay keys on page 75 Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows when the Caps lock is on Finding Your Way Around 3 Front with the display open System indicator panel AC power light O co epee I LIA On off light Battery light Wireless indicator light Hard disk drive light Disc disk activity light p e e The system indicator lights are under a tinted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on or both on and active The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the
2. PC Card slots Cooling vents PC Card eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you do not block the cooling vents The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 167 for more information The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Display panel Keyboard indicator panel Speaker Power button Speaker Function k Keyboard n Palm rest rimary control button System Secondary indicator control button panel CD DVD control buttons The power button turns the computer on and off The stereo speakers let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 223 The TouchPad enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The Primary control button next to the Touc
3. 200 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive problems 203 secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 205 Sound system problems 211 PC Card problems eeeenne 212 Printer problems eee 215 Modem problems eene 216 Develop good computing habits 216 If you need further assistance 218 2 4 Contents Before you call esee 218 Contacting Toshiba acn 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba s worldwide offices 220 Appendix A Hot Keys ccce 223 Volume IV o 223 Instant password security 224 Without a password eeeeene 224 With a password eeeeenn 224 Power usage mode sseeenmR e 225 Stand By mode ssec 226 Hibernation mode een 221 Display modes iuissie etr ttr tn ertt tecti 220 Display brightness ccce 220 Enabling a wireless device 229 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 229 Keyboard hot keys snnnn 229 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 230 USA and Canada ene 230 United Kingdom ccce 230 PRS Ui AU el noceret me d
4. Modem port i LINK port Security lock slot gt The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter Finding Your Way Around 31 Back EJ A The LAN port enables you to connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The modem port enables you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem on page 90 i LINK port The i LINK port on the back of the computer provides very fast data transfer rates of up to 400 megabits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port USB 2 0 ports Use the Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB ports to connect USB peripherals uj 7 t U m 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 pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals The RGB monitor port enables you to connect an external monitor The parallel port enables you to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices S video enables you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The security lock slot enables you to attach an optional Port Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to sec
5. Start programs 9 Access operating system update information 9 Open recently accessed documents 9 Adjust system settings 1 1 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Search for files K2 Access Windows Help and Support 9 h S 9 Run programs 9 Suspend system activity and turn off the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 126 Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These file
6. eennne 105 Determining remaining battery power 106 Conserving battery power 106 What to do when the battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarms 108 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer 109 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions eeeene 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 ECM GENS atsveccecdesessseaceteeeeesonsannateaocsasentantione 113 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 115 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 116 Finding your way around the desktop 116 Windows XP file system 118 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together eeeee 119 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 122 Contents 21 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 124 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 125 Lesson 6 Starting programs eee 126 Lesson Resizing repositioning and hiding WVU OW Sos scecace rcesacesductonesesoie neake EEE 129 Using the taskbar eeeeeee 130 Minimizing and maximiz
7. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 196 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears 4 The operating system takes a long time to start 4 The operating system responds differently from the normal routine 1 O If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working 9 4 The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using St
8. Click the Advanced tab Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Click OK Close the Control Panel The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 172 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using Learning the Basics OO Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restart
9. 83 Inserting a CISC ccce 64 Playing an audio CD eeeee 0 Playing a 00 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 09 Caring for CDs and DVDs 09 setting up for communications 09 Connecting the modem eee 90 Connecting your computer to a network 90 Using the i LINK port n 91 Powering down the computer 92 Turn Off or Shut down command 92 Hibernation command eeee 93 Standby command 94 Using Turn Off or Shut down 95 shutting down more quickly 95 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down 97 Using Hibernation ccecce 97 20 Contents Using Standby sse 99 Going into Standby mode more quickly 100 Toshiba s online resources 101 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba s energy saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice erener 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RIC battery 105 Monitoring battery power
10. Backing up your files Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive Copying to an optional diskette drive 1 Insert a diskette into the optional external diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file To select multiple consecutive files hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the last file all files within that range Will be highlighted To select non consecutive files hold down the Ctrl key and click the individual files you want to select 6 Right click the mouse select File then click Send To 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy A HINT You can also back up a file to an optional diskette by clicking the file or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A For more information refer to Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 30 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the prefe
11. NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 41 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 57 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 61 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 65 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 61 Connect an external diskette drive see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 167 P Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in AC adapter Power cable UE Power cable and AC adapter CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any lt incompatible adapter could damage your computer 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 cable to a live electrical outlet should be the l
12. Paint i drawing tool you can use to save as bitmap bmp files You can also us l Fy drawing meda from free media pooks age as 4 desktop background and save image fies using differe ile dawina tooks e To open Paint cic Start pore to All Programs point to Accessories and ther sesigring drive letters chek Paint Pray about using Paint ckck the Help menu in Paint 9r changing assignments to mapped dives defined e for more information chek Related Topics TYiappaig networt dires bo configuring using Dea Sources OO8C htl eunwcure verf raon options Plug and Play support assign or remove drive letters Testing mounted defined FID deum refined Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some amp s experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to start To start the tour
13. Wincinema Manager Open File Select Drive Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About wink yo Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Playlist ee D x amp 9 My Network Places No Title Type Size Play Mode Disc File Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc 4 Locate each file you may select multiple files for your playlist using the directory browser 5 Highlight the files and click Add then OK to confirm your selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears 1 8 WinDVD Using playlists 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 176 to locate the playlist button WinCcinema Manager Open File Select Drive a Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About vint
14. and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC Glossary 23 direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in th
15. seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level Ns Approximately 90 degree angles TOO Correct posture and positioning of the computer Footrest Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 9 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 Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain e v 9 hS 9 Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect o
16. 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions E Windows XP Tour Welcome to the Windows XP Tour The tour is available in two formats Which format do you prefer o Play t the non animated tour that features text and images only Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 92 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including 4 New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode Animproved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system upda
17. 33 Front with the display open 34 Keyboard indicator panel 36 System indicator panel eee 37 CD DVD control buttons 38 Underside srira 39 1 8 Contents Chapter 2 Getting Started wo essen 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 PCC a WON carena E cae 45 Setting up your computer ceee 47 setting up your software eee 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting the AC adapter 50 Charging the battery 52 Using the computer for the first time 09 Opening the display panel 53 Turning on the power eeeeeenne 53 Using the TouchPad en 55 Primary and secondary control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 96 Setting up other devices ccenn 57 Installing additional memory optional O Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer aneen 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting up the printer 62 Connecting a
18. 6 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher Display limitations The quality of the display is limited to the capabilities of the external video device Ifthe external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 800 x 600 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take several hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Windows Turn Off command Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard d
19. AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI CON2 DC alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only compact disc read write complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 231 DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE UO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA 232 0 direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association c 233 RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN WWW Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide B
20. Extreme heat cold or humidity 9 Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC 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 Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries 4 Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work If you are using an external monitor the top of the display should be no higher than eye level 4 If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper
21. Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 194 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card 1s not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 167 A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card 1s attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section If Something Goes Wrong 211 D Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Ma
22. Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Caution Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and WirelessLAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or WirelessLAN 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 information Caution This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 85 GHz frequency range Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standard
23. Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Compatibility Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 802 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also nternet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 73 A AC adapter 50 AC power light 37 50 54 Accessories programs 142 adding memory 57 alarms low battery 108 audio CDs playing 81 audio features 163 avoiding injury 42 battery alarms 108 changing 108 charge not lasting 197 charging 52 67 104 conserving power 106 disposal 113 inserting 110 installing 108 light 37 54 105 Li Ion Lithium Ion 102 monitoring power 105 NiMH nickel metal hydride 103 not charging 197 power usage mode 225 recharging 104 remaining power 106 removing 109 RTC real time clock 103 105 setting alarms 108 battery cover 40 latch 40 buttons CD Player 87 88 CD DVD controls 35 38 81 DVD ROM drive eject 81 next track 39 play pause 39 power 34 246 247 m previous track 38 Start 117 stop 39 C calculator 133 CD Player control panel 87 88 CD DVD control buttons 35 38 81 CD DVDs caring for 89 inserting 84 85
24. Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see Tf Something Goes Wrong on page 186 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of the exterior features of your notebook computer It serves as a reference when you need to locate parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 218 29 30 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Infrared port Optional wireless functional only on systems with Display latch antenna onoi switch wireless module installed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel On those systems with Wi Fi the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off e The fast infrared port allows cable free communication F with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port Back RGB monitor U o ED D C je EX Sp c CD O
25. Welcome to System Restore You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and perFormance System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time called a restore point without causing you to lose recent To begin select the task that you want to perform work such as saved documents e mail or history and Restore my computer to an earlier time Favorites lists O Create a restore point Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible Your computer automatically creates restore points called system checkpoints but you can also use System Restore to create your own restore points This is useful if you are about to make a major change to your system such as installing a new program or changing your registry System Restore Settings To continue select an option and then click Next Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time Lesson 14 If am lost what do do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a p
26. a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk w 245 system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send 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
27. adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 3 Adjust the volume 4 For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Exploring Your Options 1 6 Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of PC Cards known as types II and III A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if 1t conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system 168 Explo
28. adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 28 wav files recording 163 Web address 122 159 Web browsers 158 Web sites 218 Support Online 192 Web sites Toshiba 219 Wi Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding 129 repositioning 129 resizing 129 131 Windows Explorer 126 Windows Help and Support 118 Windows XP change date and time settings 138 changing the screen saver 136 closing programs 132 creating a new folder 125 creating a text file 124 creating shortcuts 133 desktop 116 Help 143 191 192 Help and Support 191 opening a Web page 123 problem solving 189 Recycle Bin 140 removing objects 140 resizing or moving windows 129 131 special features 147 starting programs 126 System Restore 142 tours and tutorials 145 turning off computer 146 WinDVD 162 advanced features 181 control panel 176 controls are disabled 204 error messages 207 help 185 not functioning properly 207 performance is poor 204 playlists 182 slow playback 205 starting 175 status bar 176 system requirements 207 video content poor 206 video window maximizing 181 wireless antenna on off switch 30 Index wireless features Wi Fi 157 wireless mouse using 119 wireless networking 156 Wizards Add Printer 62 Network Setup 91 New Connection Wizard 156 World Wide Web 158 290
29. and select Switch to full mode from the pop up menu Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD on page 174 When you watch DVD movies on your computer using WinDVD Toshiba highly recommends that your system s power management utility is set to full power mode Learning the Basics 89 Setting up for communications Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Caring for CDs and DVDs 9 C d te 9 v 9 9 v Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a
30. cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on If the computer is not consuming full power the time required to charge the battery is reduced For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 102 Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel dont force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 2 Check that all the drives are empty If you have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready on line D 4 Getting Started Using the computer for the first t
31. creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 2 D Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder p DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents Z and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a n f file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet A The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system
32. default To open WinDVD manually 1 Double click the WinDVD icon on your desktop or click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens 1 Fi WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel 4 InterVideo WinDVD 4 Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player a TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the VA DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s a F hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them WinDVD 1 f f Using the WinDVD control panel Play Stop Volume Help Step forward Playlist Repeat Bookmarks P opeed Ring Wie m EBET ji ye L IE IC d X om me Open At Dg o boo boat atleti nm AM id tr x OA Subpanels Pause Step backward Mute Next Chapter Time Control Previous Chapter Eject Clock Fast forward Time shift Fast back Ln Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by p
33. devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 0 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard d
34. disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need 9 e 9 e 9 e The computer s modem A telephone line A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 90 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard RJ11 telephone line For more information on your modem go to toshiba com NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions Gil 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the internal modem 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting
35. don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search B Internet Explorer My Documents L Outlook Express My Recent Documents gt e My Pictures y Paint Windows Media Player Wi MSN Explorer A My Music 2 WordPad gin Computer Ql Windows Movie Maker V My Network Places Control Panel R 2 Printers and Faxes ES Rernote Desktop Connection 9 Help and Support All Programs p P Log Off fol Shut Down Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search dialog box Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 35 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Fakes Took Help Sample Search Results dialog box HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name 4 Click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 5 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop 1 36 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 6 Inthe shortcut menu click Create Shortcut s Here NOTE Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower left corner Deleting or changing the shortcut icons will not affect the progr
36. in the DVD Parental Control setting Options dialog Note that WinDVD requires a pass word for this change The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized WinDVD encountered an Report the problem and any error error code to your supplier s Technical Support If Something Goes Wrong 211 1 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information This file appears to contain Please refer to the Sup unsupported data ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be Check the DVD ROM or found Multifunction drive or DVD disc Ensure the disc is a valid type DVD Video Video CD or audio CD This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive No DVD ROM or Multi function drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It Occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Ad
37. in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon Exploring Your Options 1 5 An overview of using the Internet with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn your Wi Fi Mini PCI module back on Your Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next Select Set up an advanced connection Click Next Select Connect directly to another computer NANA Ui A U Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host 8 Follow the on screen instructions An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web 1 58 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers 9 Connecting to the Internet 9 Surfing the Internet Internet features 9 Uploading and downloading files from th
38. memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk 244 em resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 4 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information 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 with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides
39. of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba 14 The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio sta
40. one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance Click the Computer Management icon Click Device Manager in the left frame Select the specific device from the device category un Ae UO N In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate If Something Goes Wrong 1 O5 Resolving a hardware conflict Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the 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 Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Administrative Tools Click the Computer Management icon Click the Device Manager button To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic informati
41. or disk error 189 202 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 200 program has performed an illegal operation 187 warning resume failure 189 WinDVD 207 Error checking 201 Ethernet 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 58 cover 39 external diskette drive 64 keyboard 61 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 200 external speakers 166 F FAT File Allocation Table 201 files 118 backing up 72 79 copying to diskette 79 printing 78 saving 71 77 Fn key 34 folders 118 displaying information 152 front panel 35 function keys 34 74 H hard disk drive cover 40 light 37 54 hardware conflicts 192 resolving 193 headphones connecting 166 jack 32 Help 143 Windows XP 191 Hibernation 93 factors to consider 93 low battery 107 restarting 93 Hibernation mode 67 97 configuring 98 starting again from 98 hiding windows 129 hot key display modes 228 display output settings 66 keyboard 229 keyboard overlays 229 power usage mode 225 Standby mode 226 volume mute 223 wireless mode 229 hot keys 223 hot swapping precautions 170 Index Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 158 IBM 101 key enhanced keyboard 73 icon 117 desktop 117 internet explorer 117 moving to desktop 117 naming 125 safety 26 indicator panel keyboard 35 system 35 37 inserting CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 110 PC Cards 168 installing main batter
42. primary button which is usually the left one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 1 20 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By P Shortcut Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window File Edit View Favorbes Took Help hg LS iF J seme Cs Folders ma iddr ss E My Compuber Files Shored on This Computer Ga Shared Documents Ca Agnitigh shoe s Document Se Local Disk C Devices with Removable Storage Sample My Computer window open Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 211 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together x 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the pointer to the right edge of the d
43. random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory real time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller 234 s alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications i
44. the slot Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through I Getting Started 61 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting a printer NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturers instructions when connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before 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 v CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computers power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 62 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB ca
45. the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk mer 295 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 from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some chara
46. these methods you first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 06 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon amp 4 Select the Advanced tab The following screen appears r TOSHIBA Power Management Utility ET Battery Mode AC Made Alarm Advanced Battery Power Meter e Select the power saving settings you want to use Options Always show icon on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer None When press the power button on my computer Power OFF Battery Capacity 72 Cooling Method Silent mode TOSHIBA Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Power Off for the options you want 9 When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel 6 Click OK Learning the Basics O7 Using Hibernation 7 Close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 1 2 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down To start the computer up again
47. to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 90 For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com 1 56 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote network you need a dial up connection A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your authorized Toshiba representative setting up the connection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional Wi Fi features When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is
48. to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on Previous Next Play Pause Stop Eject track track CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD DVD and digital audio modes You can lock the mode to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the following track on the disc Mode The left side of the indicator panel displays one of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is in CD DVD control Learning the Basics O3 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive dp Digital audio P O The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and digital audio control The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you If a CD is in the The operating sys press Play Pause drive the system tem starts the Media enters CD player Pl
49. to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but with the operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 41 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Jj Search ij Folders Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears 5 Click Yes to permanently delete the file The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to rest
50. while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance 4 Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba If Something Goes Wrong 21 Q Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s model and model number Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM 4 Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred 4 Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United St
51. 15 program not responding 186 program not working properly 202 screen does not look right flickers 199 system resources 193 trouble prevention 216 URL address not found 191 using Startup options 190 warning resume failure 189 Windows won t start 189 Windows XP not working 189 WinDVD error messages 207 programs closing 132 not running correctly 202 starting 76 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 104 RTC battery 105 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163 Recycle Bin 117 140 remaining battery power 106 removing CDs and DVDs 86 main battery 109 PC Cards 169 resizing windows 129 131 restarting the computer 977 RGB monitor port 31 RTC real time clock battery 103 running the computer on battery power 102 S safety disposing of batteries 113 icon 26 precautions 45 traveling 113 safety instruction CD ROM 14 DVD ROM 14 safety instructions Multifunction drive 14 saving your work 77 screen 35 blank 198 doesn t look normal flickers 199 Screen Saver tab 137 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 170 Search Engine 159 secondary control button 56 security fitting a computer lock cable 69 lock slot 31 SelectServ 28 setting battery alarms 108 setting up Index AC adapter 50 communications 89 computer 41 47 57 date and time 138 printer 62 shortcut creating 133 menu 120 sound wav files 163 problem solving 211 speakers external 166 jack 32 stereo 34 Stand By co
52. 2 Press Cirl Alt and Del simultaneously Click Windows Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Press Enter twice to insert a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doin
53. AUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 4 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 4 Remove the battery For steps on removing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 D 8 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slots memory Slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the four screws that secure the memory slot cover and then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Getting Started DO Setting up other devices CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module
54. Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu My Pictures File name Playlist X Files of type Playlist X Files plf m3u Sample Open Playlist dialog cwm OQ 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears Click Load List to open the saved playlists Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help sm Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD 7 Click the Close button to exit WinDVD Chapter 9 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs 186 If Something Goes Wrong 1 o Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1
55. Monitoring battery power q The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source 10 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Gil NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Battery Power Meter tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge v TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the comput
56. NCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
57. Power Management Utility window appears ie Load Default be 5 Power Schemes Peri Mid Mid speed F Q Long Life wt c f Lowest Lowest Monitor Normal brightness EF Q High Power Turm off monitor User Defined Tum off 23 hard disks System Vi standby FE System hibernate T TOSHIBA Sample TOSHIBA Power Management Utility window 3s eo o Q O p Q 2 C en Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Power Management You may also access the Toshiba Power Management Utility through 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 3 Double click the Power Management icon You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Management window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply AC mode tab This section has two preset power usage mode Full Power and User Defined Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode Battery mode tab This section lists the preset modes along with the esti
58. Satellite 1955 Series Users Guide If you need assistance 4 InTouch Center 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 186 in this guide TOSHIBA C6644 0103M1 2 Model Satellite 1955 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 user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFU
59. Turn on the computer Safety precautions 9 v 9 v 9 hS te 9 M d 9 M d If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being 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 reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials 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 with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode 11 Mobile Computing Chan
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61. VD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the indicator panel Press and hold the mode button for a few seconds until the CD mode indicator lights to show that the CD control buttons on the front panel are now functional The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc Finding Your Way Around 39 Underside The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc yw NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system E your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able w to play a CD or DVD r p The play pause button begins play or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing To eject the disc press the button again Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode Underside Cooling vent Expansion memory slot cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 57 for detailed information 40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you do not block the cooling vents q__ The battery pack le
62. WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could wo result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe m operation of the equipment or related items Introduction 2 Other documentation N Other icons used L a information Cy DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information about the computer HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive 4 Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer for additional programs on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system 2 8 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s
63. XP Operating System 1 33 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Create Shortcut This wizard helps you to create shortcuts to local or network programs Files Folders computers or Internet addresses Type the location of the item Click Next to continue Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 Inthe Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 1 3 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you
64. Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer 9 Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 9 9 9 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately disconnect the AC power adapter and remove the battery Leave the computer turned off overnight to let the keyboard dry out before you use it again Never tu
65. ables compact discs and diskettes 1 1 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshiba com v TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to P pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray 5 equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 115 1 1 O Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating sy
66. am to which they refer Gil Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful yaa HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a E special character to a document LN Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or Z graphics that was created by an individual application Hs This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 3 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut men
67. and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This de
68. applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA Direct Memory Access is turned on See Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting on page 205 for more information 3 If you have installed new hardware ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click the System icon The System Properties window displays Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Click to open the IDE ATA ATAPI Controllers 206 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 6 Double click the Secondary IDE Channel icon The Secondary IDE Channel Properties window displays Secondary IDE Channel Properties General Advanced Settings Driver Resources Device 0 Device Type Transfer Mode OMA if available Current Transfer Mode Utra DMA Mode 2 Device 1 Device Type None i v Transfer Mode DMA f available v Current Transfer Mode Not Applicable Sample Secondary IDE Channel Pr
69. artup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt 9 9 9 9 Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked 9 9 h S 9 Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only 9 hS Debugging Mode 9 Start Windows normally Reboot 9 h S If Something Goes Wrong 1 01 The Windows operating system is not working Return to OS Choices menu For additional information refer to Lesson 13 Using System Restore on page 142 as well as your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Ma Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is sur
70. asis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals 211 8 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba 9 Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation 9 If the problem occurs
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72. ast step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Getting Started D Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter B 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow 02 Getting Started Charging the battery DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric Shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so can cause an electric Shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power
73. at Shows the cur Ctlr B gt rent media loop settings including repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Zoom Unzoom Zooms None in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image Bookmarks Opens the K Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected Capture Opens the Cap None ture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie Eject Ejects the disk If E ey the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected WinDVD 1 01 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize button To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main con
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75. ates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 2 3 Click Start Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK 229 Power usage mode Fn F2 e This hot key displays the 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 User Defined 9 9 e User Defined Sample power usage modes The power usage modes in the Windows operating system under AC power are Full Power and User Defined The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more info
76. ay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters 16 Learning the Basics Starting a program To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 gt l 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 overlay is on 9 For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters 9 For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keypad o
77. ayer starts and the mode and operates as digital audio file a stand alone CD begins to play player If a DVD movie is in the drive the operat ing system starts WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play While in CD DVD DVD ROM drive mode you press the power turns off mode button 04 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Power is off and you press Play Pause Operating system is running and you press Play Pause Inserting a disc CD DVD Mode If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD movie is in the drive the operat ing system starts WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play If a CD is in the drive the Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD movie is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play Digital Audio Mode The operating sys tem starts the Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play WARNING Before playing an audio CD or a DVD turn the volume down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears Io turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 Ifthe computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or Mul
78. ble which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store To connect a printer 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port 3 2 Connect the printer s power cable to a wall outlet 3 Turn on the printer Connecting a parallel printer To make the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer Setting up the printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Getting Started 63 Connecting a printer Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Printers and Faxes Pe pdt Yew Fawotes Tools jeb Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears 64 Gettin
79. card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem An unexpected error has This is usually a rare occurred title specific problem This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support There is a problem with the Try to play another disc copy protection system Contact your supplier s within the DVD ROM or Technical Support Multifunction drive Play back cannot continue The DVD ROM or Multi function drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive WinDVD does not support Check that this is a this version of the DVD DVD Video 1 0 disc specification 211 0 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information This DVD disc cannot be Use DVD content from the played in this region appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region Code of WinDVD Permission to play is Change the Parental Con denied Please check the trol level
80. computer is in Standby mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green steadily when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc disk activity light flashes green when the DVD ROM or the Multifunction drive is being accessed Wireless indicator light Glows amber to indicate that a wireless device is currently in use Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so could damage the media in use and result in loss of dala CD DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off Mode button Next track Previous track CD mode indictor Play pause otop eject CD DVD control buttons with CD DVD mode indicator shown The mode button enables you to toggle between two modes digital mode signified by musical notes graphic on the indicator panel and CD D
81. contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 19 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those LASSER KLASSE 1 specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is
82. cters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the control button or mouse button without moving the cursor with the TouchPad or mouse In the operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary control button unless otherwise stated See also double click 236 color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer 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 CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands
83. cting 65 154 not working 199 moving the computer 69 Multifunction drive 32 80 162 can t access disc 203 drive tray won t open 203 eject button 81 launch WinDVD 162 light 37 problems 203 My Computer 119 120 network accessing 156 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 156 Network Setup Wizard 91 New Folder icon 125 new text document 124 next track button 39 Notepad 125 numeric mode light 36 0 object properties 136 on off light 37 online tours 145 operating system 25 P Paint program 126 parallel port 31 PC Card checklist 213 CIS Card Information Structure 212 computer stops working 213 eject button 33 errors 214 hot swapping fails 214 inserting 168 modem default 154 not recognized 214 problem solving 212 213 removing 169 replacing 170 slots 33 using 167 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 167 play pause button 39 port external diskette drive 64 ports COM 154 LAN 31 modem 31 Index parallel 31 RGB monitor 31 Universal Serial Bus 31 USB 31 32 power cable 51 cable connectors 230 computer will not start 188 light 37 monitoring 105 on off button 34 problem solving 196 power down options Turn Off 95 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 67 power usage mode 107 powering down using Standby 99 precautions 45 presentations viewing on television set 161 previous track button 38 primary control button 56 printer Add Printer Wizard 62 problem solvi
84. d A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem on page 90 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information 160 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks 9 9 9 Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the sa
85. d like to move the cursor 9 To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad 4 To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself 9 To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Gil NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 119 Primary and secondary control buttons When you want to click or choose an item use the TouchPad to move the pointer cursor to the item Once the pointer cursor is positioned you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The functi
86. disc type type If the disc works in other Valid disc types are players try using a disc DVD Video and audio CD cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 208 Error message and additional information n Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following There is a problem with the audio driver The audio card is faulty WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site Check installation of the sound card drivers Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers If Something Goes Wrong 209 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information The audio settings are Check installation of the incorrect Please check audio card drivers sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio
87. displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter X 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar 126 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs x 7 The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer To launch the Paint program 1 2 3 Click Start then point to All Programs Click Accessories Click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic d
88. e Determining the COM port on page 154 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher For more information go to toshiba com The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 71 for instructions If Something Goes Wrong 21 Develop good computing habits On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 77 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily b
89. e production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor with the mouse In the operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver 238 DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser opt
90. e Internet For more information about the Internet refer to Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 122 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol 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 address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection Exploring Your Options 1 DO An overview of using the Internet You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you nee
91. e followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows that are open on the desktop Close button Maximize button Minimize button 1 30490 Of tae hae Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop 130 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have application windows open on the desktop you can rearrange them by right clicking on the program s button on the taskbar and clicking the desired option You have the following options 9 9 9 9 9 Move the window Size the window Minimize the window display only the taskbar button Maximize the window Close the window Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window Click the Minimize button at the top right of
92. en a Web page is by typing a Web address also known as the URL in the address line of Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 23 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window A DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is L the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other as Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address 1 Click Start then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer 3 Type the Web address for the page you wish to open and press Enter For more information on the Internet refer to An overview of using the Internet on page 157 E 3 amp PO search jy foies Fag Address hd My Computer Sample My Computer window 124 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop Click New then click Text Document The operating system
93. er is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Mobile Computing 1 07 Monitoring battery power Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 172 for details What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can 4 Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery 4 Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare 4 Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of
94. ervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save A new file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK ED m yo b 4 OE ue durs n A Dy 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 For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 118 18 Learning the Basics Printing your work Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a printer on page 61 v TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first 7 time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are e A changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on 2 Inthe File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box Status Location Comment Find Printer Page Range Number of copies ppl rel spl Sample Print dialog box 3 Select a printer as necessary if you have multiple printers installed 4 Click Print Learning the Basics 19
95. esktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Start button Taskbar oystem tray Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktops four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop 1 22 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature 1s in use Click Lock the taskbar Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Checkor uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to op
96. esolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict 1s A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating If Something Goes Wrong 1 03 Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the compute
97. eworthy SelectServ and InTouch are registered trademarks SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Media Player is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 Contents WOE OCIIGTION 25 Iioc M 25 Safety ICONS sessseseennnnnns 26 Other icons used 21 Other documentation eee 21 Service Options wo ecccseseseeesseeeseseeeseeeeeenens 28 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 29 Making sure you have everything 29 Front with the display closed 30 DA RE RUIT 30 Ang 32 AE es eee ee ee eee
98. fault the address bar shows your current location and whether itis a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a pro gram name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature fin ishes the address for you Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Exploring Your Options 1 53 Personalizing your desktop 2 Double click the folder you want to open 3 Inthe Tools menu select Folder Options The Folders Options box appears 4 Inthe Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window amp Shared Documents DE Fie Edit view Favorites To
99. ff the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in 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 neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions
100. fing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site 1s very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistakes will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 02 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears N Then do one or both of the following 9 In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions 9 hS Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu R
101. from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems o0 11 12 13 14 15 16 Getting Started Setting up other devices Replace the memory slot cover Replace the screws and tighten them Replace the battery Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory Click Start then click Control Panel 9 hS 9 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click System 9 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory If the computer does not recognize the memory turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 57 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of
102. g Started Connecting an external diskette drive Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the instructions HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the printer f name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference between other printers Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An optional external USB diskette drive Getting Started 65 Using external display devices To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Turn off t
103. g immediately 1f The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius 4 The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Mobile Computing 1 05 Monitoring battery power Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned on for 10 or more hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RIC battery because it charges while the computer is off If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored
104. g up a wireless connection 156 22 Contents Accessing the wireless modules using your SUSTODE DEO oci eee a MEIN 156 setting up a direct cable connection 157 An overview of using the Internet 157 The Internet eeeeeeee 158 The World Wide Web 158 Internet Service Providers 158 Connecting to the Internet 159 surfing the Internet 159 Internet features 160 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet eeeeeee 160 Exploring video features 161 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 161 Playing DVDS enn 162 Exploring audio features 163 Recording sounds eeeeeee 163 Using a microphone eeeeene 164 Adjusting recording quality 165 Using external speakers or headphones 165 Using PC Cards 167 PC Card supporting software 167 Inserting PC Cards seene 168 Removing PC Cards 169 OU GW AD ONG csset ens epEchu sedia ape SEE MEE 170 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 171 Power Management eeeennne 172 C
105. g when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attach the AC adapter and power cable properly or that the battery 1s fully charged Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You probably have a software or resource conflict To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously then select Shutdown and then Restart to reboot the system Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 192 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the If Something Goes Wrong 1 89 The Windows operating system is not working external diskette drive and press the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device LA HINT Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the cH menu
106. ging the main battery Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack e X 9 h Sd 9 9 h Sa At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 2 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If
107. hPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse Finding Your Way Around 3 D Front with the display open For more information on Primary and Secondary control buttons see Using the TouchPad on page 55 The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For a description of these controls see CD DVD control buttons on page 38 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 37 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Display modes on page 228 The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator panel on page 36 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 72 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator panel Numeric mode light Cursor control mode light
108. hapter 8 WinDVD iius 1 4 VID oaee 174 Using the WinDVD slider bar location 176 Using the WinDVD control panel 176 Contents 23 Using the control panel playback buttons 171 Maximizing the video window 181 Using WinDVD Advanced Features 181 Using playlists sseennn 182 Creating a Playlist see 182 PAVN a Pals iet imm er bee euius 184 Getting Help eene 185 Exiting WINDVD ceecee 185 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 186 Problems that are easy to fix 186 Problems when you turn on the computer 188 The Windows operating system is not working 189 Using Startup options to fix problems 190 Internet problems eeeeenne 191 The Windows XP operating system can help you sccvcsicosasonosnsanssaeoneaatacnssoonnetaas 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action ccnn 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems eee 198 Display problems eeeeee 198 Disk drive problems
109. he computer C 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the rear of the computer 3 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Turn on the computer Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only 4 Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously 4 Other external video device only 2 Release the Fn key yw NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display E Properties box in the Control Panel Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps Getting Started
110. he metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace 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 are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 200 If Something Goes Wrong 203 Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or Multifunction drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray caref
111. he right side of the enhanced keyboard 4 Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard T 4 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys TH Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer For more information refer to Appendix A Windows special keys a ite 4 Application key Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system 4 The Windows logo key opens the Start menu 4 The Application key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Learning the Basics 15 Using the keyboard Overlay keys BAR ed 3 M CEEEEETELLEEI TrrrrrErrrrtri ee ei ETETEA TEETET PTI 2000 eee oo eee Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overl
112. he telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone D company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send an
113. ick My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties The drive s properties box appears Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options 4 Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that t
114. ics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name c 239 folder Also called di
115. icture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 1 4 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 2 Ifyou do not see the index click index Help and Support displays the Index D Help amd Suppart Center Q O fg fime jr roy Im Search O gt Help and Support Center Type in He berrrond in ind Dit ober ac i vidc RT i exactly what you re looking far or want to browse for Mr and sip devices defined what ya Index provides you with a fast easy way bo locate purchases cube Uried Sabas S Katarana For Md Mn and NK EFE single saibh devices Starting mr rin c BER step bse stip quick cwn Nr togs bo configure accessibility optiona Web site information on scosssblity Bcrgssiblety Wizard accessing administrative properties and tools Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 45 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Help and Support Center F adito Povortes S Change Wew a Pret E Locate in Contents Using Paint
116. ime 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard a TE YE yi UE JE ie M I X A ums F m T s TINH JP Te T T gt i NA A Af 5 A AV a TYfs D T fa 3 Tr L i J l j gi NA WV S L y TY Ty NT IW NE N 1 LLL An J DA o Pressing the power button NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time dont turn 7m ae E off the power again until the operating System has loaded w completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light 9 Glows amber while the battery is being charged 9 Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Getting Started 5 5 Using the computer for the first time Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you
117. imize Maximize opeed Ring n EL c Close Open Subpanels Pause Step backward Mute Next Chapter Time Control Previous Chapter Eject Clock Fast forward Time shift Fast back Te Menu Sample WinDVD control panel For more information about using WinDVD see WinDVD on page 174 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files 1 O 4 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Using a microphone Attaching a microphone U 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 3 Sound Sound Recorder 3I ajta File Edit Effects Help Length Position 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar e Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen Exploring Your Options 1 65 Exploring audio features 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microph
118. immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or 1 98 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 104 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the curs
119. ing from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first Gil To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Stand By Turn off computer oO Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer dialog box 100 Learning the Basics Using Standby NOTE If you hold down the shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 2 Open the Start me
120. ing windows 130 Resizing and moving windows 131 Lesson 8 Closing programs 132 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 133 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 133 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 134 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 136 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 138 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 140 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 142 Lesson 14 If am lost what do do 143 Windows XP Help and Support 143 Using the Windows XP tour 145 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 146 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 147 Windows XP special features 147 Personalizing your desktop 148 Customizing the taskbar 148 Changing desktop and browsing style 149 Personalizing individual windows 150 Customizing window toolbars 151 Displaying information about each folder 152 Using your computer at the office 154 setting up for communications 154 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 155 Connecting your computer to a network 156 settin
121. ion Technology equipment 9 ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Belgi Belgique France For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is allowed For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is required for public usage outside building For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 2457 MHz en 11 2462 MHz Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT L utilisation en ext rieur est autoris sur le canal 10 2457 MHz et 11 2462 MHZ Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a l ext rieur d un b timent audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une lice
122. ipheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located 9 Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional Port Noteworthy computer lock cable Port Noteworthy computer 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 to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 10 Getting Started Caring for your computer W 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips 4 Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved Work if for example a system e
123. isk 60 Getting Started Caring for your computer 9 If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off Never turn off the power while a drive in use light on the system indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk DVD ROM or Multifunction drive For more information see Powering down the computer on page 92 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 102 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the compuler Getting Started 69 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external per
124. isk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter e 243 peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also
125. it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Learning the Basics 01 Using the i LINK port Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network Using the i LINK port The 1 LINK port on the back of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate up to 400 mega bits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to the 1 LINK port In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the 1 LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between 1 LINK and USB technology is that 1 LINK supports faster data transfer rates 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Va TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these o
126. just the volume control 211 2 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory Or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 192 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for info
127. ke sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a printer on page 61 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 211 O If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Se
128. mated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power 4 User Defined Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended Chapter 8 WinDVD WinDVD is a software program for playing DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs Va TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or multifunction drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing W the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears Insert a DVD into the drive The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and will prompt you what to do 1 4 WinDVD 1 i 5 Playing DVDs CD Drive D Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file DVD movie What do you want Windows to do Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD Q Take no action Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by
129. me Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To customize your taskbar settings point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button Exploring Your Options 1 49 Personalizing your desktop Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears 1 50 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Folder Options SS a General View File Types Tasks Show common tasks in folders Browse folders Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own
130. me time as you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one 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 can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring Your Options 1 61 Exploring video features Exploring video features Your computer s video features include 4 Viewing Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Your compute
131. mmand 68 factors to consider 94 low battery 107 mode 37 restarting 94 Standby 99 Standby mode hot key 226 starting again from 101 Start button 117 starting a program 76 starting up the computer from Standby 101 Startup menu problem solving 190 stop button 39 support for Windows 118 system indicator panel 35 37 system requirements WinDVD 207 System Restore 142 System Setup 189 System Tools 142 204 system tray 118 T taskbar 118 130 customizing 148 telephone line connecting the modem 90 television adjusting display 66 connecting 65 text file 124 time saving quick Shut down 95 tips on computing 71 toolbars customizing 151 displaying in a window 152 Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba Accessories information 27 Toshiba Forum 218 Toshiba online services 218 Toshiba Power Saver Shut down 95 Toshiba software offer 117 TouchPad using 55 travelling tips 113 Turn Off 67 92 restarting 97 turning computer on off 34 53 67 95 tutorials 145 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 148 159 Universal Serial Bus USB port 31 uploading 160 255 e URL Uniform Resource Locator 148 159 USB ports 32 USB compatible keyboard connecting 61 using modem 90 PC Cards 167 wireless mouse and control buttons 119 utilities Power Management 172 Toshiba Power Saver 95 V video features exploring 161 video projector adjusting display 66 connecting 65 video audio out jack 31 volume control dial 32 volume
132. must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met IC 248H DPA3233W This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4 8dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that 1s installed outdoors is subject to licensing Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Informat
133. n event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations 12 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5MHz for second generation lowpower data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequenc
134. n 5 15 5 25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs CJGUPA3233WL CJ6UPA3232BT The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications I
135. n external diskette drive 64 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 66 Turning off the computer eeeee 67 Caring for your compulter eeene 68 Cleaning the computer eee 68 Moving the compulter eeeeee 69 Using a computer lock 69 Contents 1 o Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 11 COMPUTING tips eenn 71 Using the keyboard eene 12 Character keys eer 13 Ctrl Fn and Alt KeyS ccnn 74 Function KEYS vise ncctxcuceicnsdscnntzacteenntnocinenteniannatan 14 Windows special keys 74 Overlay keys sse e 75 Starting a PrOQAM eee eee eceeeesees essere eeeenen 76 SAVING YOUN WOTIK eeene 7 Printing your work eene 18 Backing up your files eeeenene 19 Copying to an optional diskette drive 79 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 80 Drive components and control buttons 01 CD DVD control buttons 02 CD DVD control and digital audio control
136. nce de T IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez con tacter l IBPT License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit Handler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s en France Toute utilisation qu elle soit int rieure ou ext rieure est soumise autorisation Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verifi care con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire L uso per installazione in esterni non e permessa Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of
137. nclude word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under
138. ndard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 Caution Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far below FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card has to be operated with the user maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm from the antennas located on top of the LCD when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM Multifunction drive safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction 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
139. ng 215 printing a file 78 problem solving AC power 197 accessing disk drives 189 battery charge doesn t last 197 battery not charging 197 can t access CD DVD 203 can t insert diskette in drive 202 can t read a diskette 202 changing display properties 200 checking device properties 195 compact discs not running 292 correctly 203 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 213 computer will not power up 188 contacting Toshiba 218 corrupted damaged data files 202 Device Manager 194 disabling a device 194 195 disk drive is slow 201 display is blank 198 DVD ROM controls are gray 204 not functioning properly 207 video content poor 206 DVD ROM performance is poor 204 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 204 DVD ROM slow playback 205 external display not working 200 external keyboard not working 198 external monitor 199 faulty memory 196 hardware conflict 192 193 high pitched noise 211 illegal operation 187 Internet bookmarked site not found 191 Internet connection is slow 191 keyboard not responding 188 keyboard produces unexpected characters 198 missing files trouble accessing a disk 201 modem not receiving or transmitting 216 Multifunction drive performance is poor 204 253 e Multifunction drive tray doesn t eject 203 no sound 21 1 non system disk or disk error 189 202 PC Card 212 checklist 213 error occurs 214 hot swapping fails 214 not recognized 214 slots appear dead 213 power and batteries 196 printer 2
140. ng the Fn key while releasing the F5 several times Wait approximately five seconds between each F5 selection For more information refer to Display modes on page 228 If you are using an external monitor 4 Check that the monitor is turned on 4 Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet 4 Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 4 Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor 4 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution 200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message
141. nu then click Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Advanced tab Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel Click OK Learning the Basics 1 OT Toshiba s online resources 6 Close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 1 2 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 The computer returns to the screen you were using battery discharges fully your information Will be lost Be sure to save your work often NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 218 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer en
142. ny time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your compuler Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Power Management 1 1 1 12 Toshiba Utilities Power Management Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or define your own To access the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears amp 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon w 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Toshiba
143. of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Stand By Suspend 240 sm high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 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 the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to pe
144. ols Help Qsak B P Search Folders Address C D Documents and Settings All Users Documents Shared Documents A e Shared Music i Shared Pictures What s a shared folder File and Folder Tasks A i Make a new folder e Publish this Folder to the Web E Share this folder Other Places 5 My Computer My Documents amp My Network Places Details Shared Documents File Folder Date Modified Friday July 06 2001 12 19PM Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 Inthe Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply then OK 1 D 4 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office L e By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port An external mouse keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP o
145. omputer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you Sliding the battery release latch 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the center of the computer Sliding the battery out 11 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 While holding the battery release latch toward the unlocked position use the adjacent half oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery pack free Ww WARNING 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 113 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection With the battery release latch pulled toward the unlocked position insert the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that end fits evenly with the surrounding casing If the back end has been correctly inserted you will be able to gently press the front end into place until it snaps shut If the front end resists don t force it Simply start over Inserting the battery CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Changing the main battery 3 Turn the computer right side up 4 Reconnect any cables you removed 5
146. on about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM or Multifunction drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device and lists some ways to fix a problem A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 4 The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette disk drive and other power using functions 9 hS The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 57 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the e
147. on of the secondary button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad For more information refer to Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 229 Getting Started 5 Setting up other devices Setting up other devices Installing additional memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Your computer is equipped with two memory slots which are available for you to add additional memory modules of either 128 256 and 512 MB capacity You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module C
148. one NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button To hear what you just recorded click the Play button To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and the Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system and internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers 1 66 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an P external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate E to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the right side of the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary
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150. operties window Click Advanced Settings Look at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it isn t select DMA if available from the drop down list and click OK WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem If Something Goes Wrong 20 Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system 4 Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support 4 DirectX 8 1 or higher Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional Resolution information The disc in the DVD ROM Ensure the disc is a valid drive is not a valid disc
151. ops playback End Restart the movie by click ing Play Volume Click and drag Shift T the slider up to increase vol increases ume and down to decrease Shift volume decreases Click this WinDVD 1 19 Using the WinDVD control panel To do this Speed Ring Enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider upward to play the movie in fast forward Move it further upward to increase forward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Increase Click to increase playback speed Time Stretch Clock Enables you to select and control playback time Decrease Click to slow playback speed Fast Rewind Starts fast reverse movie playback Fast Forward Starts fast forward movie playback Previous Chapter Skip to the previous chapter in the movie Next Chapter Skip to the next chapter in the movie Or use keyboard shortcut None None None za PgUp PgDn 1 8 WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Menu Opens the various T menus of the inserted DVD Mute Click to mute M movie sound Click again to restore movie sound to its original level Repe
152. or control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen If Something Goes Wrong 1 OO Resolving a hardware conflict You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting You may have to cycle through the Fn F5 options by pressing and holdi
153. ore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also restore the object by dragging it to the desktop But when you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 13 Using System Restore To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item Is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tool and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 43 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do System Restore
154. ositioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 181 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing 1 WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Play Starts disc play spacebar back Step forward Steps for None ward in the playback one frame at a time Pause Pauses disc play spacebar L1 back Resume playback by clicking Play FT Step reverse Steps back None ward in the playback one frame at a time Stop St
155. partitioned into two or more logical drives megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt 242 em multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral
156. press and hold the power button until the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the 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 Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you Were using 98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 2 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon
157. ptions to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down completely 9 h Sd 9 Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you 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 9 X 9 No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power Learning the Basics 03 Powering down the computer 4 When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were previously using Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the s
158. r is equipped with an S video jack and an audio headphones jack NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer You will need to purchase the appropriate video cable To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV 1 Connect the S video cable to your television NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the S video jack you ll need to purchase the appropriate cable 2 Change the display properties setting to 800 x 600 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears 1 62 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Display Properties Display Hitachi CM751 on Matrox Graphics Millennium PCI Screen resolution Color quality Less More Highest 32 bit v 800 by 600 pixels ii nin fH Sample Display Properties dialog box 9 e Click the Settings tab e Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 Click Apply Press FN F5 four times Start playing your movie or presentation Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 3 Launch WinDVD and press the Play button Exploring Your Options 1 63 Exploring audio features Play Stop Volume Help Step forward Playlist Repeat Bookmarks um du y Zoom Capture Min
159. r online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMO The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings 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 in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel Exploring Your Options 1 DD Using your computer at the office The Control Panel appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Your modem should be listed under Modem To verify that the modem is set up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected Click Properties Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears 8 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly 9 Ifthe modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 10 Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem Options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem
160. r s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts 4 Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer 1 Q 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 194 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make
161. ration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power 1 0 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer You can charge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger iN CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshibas Web site at toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on v TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with Va many applications open at the same time 2 The battery may not start chargin
162. rawing program Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 6 Starting programs a O Sample Paint window To launch Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk 1 2 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs jy Documents X i E See Typa Date Modified Fia Fokje THEOD 9 12 8M Fie Fokide TIAS 3 12 EM LKB Configurston Sebngs Tiaa 9 12 AM x Y My Computer E d My Network Places l Remida Ein Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 3 Tore display the Paint program click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system re displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button on the taskbar alternately Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 29 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Lesson Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you hav
163. rectory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components
164. rform a task instead of using the mouse and control buttons combination kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network e 24 liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area 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
165. ring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 170 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type Ill card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type Il card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Exploring Your Options 1 69 Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Removing a PC card 1 0 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at a
166. rmation see Power Management on page 172 226 Stand By mode Fn E This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Do you wish to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 99 22 Hibernation mode Fn N 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 computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Do you wish to switch the machine to hibernation J Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 97 220 Display modes Fn Pel This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes options are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously 4 External monitor only TV LCD TV only In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match the resolution of the e
167. rmation about using the card under the operating system If Something Goes Wrong 21 3 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist 9 v 9 v Make sure the card 1s inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 167 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is 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 Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button oO Un A U then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the 211 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See
168. rn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk can damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Getting Started Af Setting up your computer setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 50 setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 2 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an interne
169. rred 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 video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc Read and write files including music to a DVD Recordable DVD R or DVD ReWritable DVD RW disc DVD RAM CAUTION Check the disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or the drive NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use DVD ROMs or CDs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music Learning the Basics 01 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 82 Drive components and control b
170. rror occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 108 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details la 2 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 9 v 9 Back up your files to diskettes or other removable storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 92 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Function keys Windows keys 54 IER US le eR UZ bn e ee en lea LR lea AAA HE ae a aE JE Eye I a i Ie TUTTTITII TY 10 Syr
171. rror recurs without the memory module installed the error is not 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 and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them If Something Goes Wrong 1 O7 Resolving a hardware conflict The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging
172. rry eL HE l l ae Alt Alternate key Character keys Fn key Ctrl Control key Parts of the keyboard Learning the Basics 13 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that 4 The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable 4 The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this doesn t matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows 4 Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on t
173. s and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any 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 to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment O Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device
174. s can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 Q Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button on the screen then click the primary button usually the left of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the
175. sc CD or DVD with the computer turned on Learning the Basics o Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or double click the icon on the desktop The first time you start the Windows Media Player it will display in Toshiba Skin mode Sample Windows Media Player Toshiba Skin You may switch the Media Player window to full mode one of two ways 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Click on the center of the desktop icon for the player and select Switch to full mode from the pop up menu Right click anywhere on the player
176. stem You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons Taskbar System tray Start button Sample Desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include E Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able VA f 7 Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view web pages when connected to the Internet TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to 9
177. t connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your computers modem and a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 4 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop Gil 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your computers modem and a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Getting Started 40 Setting up your computer Adding external devices
178. te Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs 4 An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 14 148 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar Which resources to display for quick access Web content What information from the Internet to always display Desktop style How windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars What information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves ti
179. tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors If Something Goes Wrong 201 Resolving a hardware conflict Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then cl
180. ters a low power standby 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 features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 102 Mobile Computing 1 03 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 112 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configu
181. the Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore button B mA HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are ce only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop 4 Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its ti
182. the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output 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 shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in 11 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used i
183. tifunction drive Learning the Basics 85 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the aisc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc 86 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drives lens located underneath the drives spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Spindle Disc Correct position zZ Incorrect position pn Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing compact discs To remove a compact di
184. tings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a task section Date and Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 39 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Date and Time Properties Date amp Time Time Zone Internet Time i Date v 2001 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 42 12PM Current time zone Pacific Daylight Time Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the A Ji secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display 5 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 6 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone Click OK Close the Control Panel 1 A Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done
185. tle bar and dragging it 5 Click My Documents on the taskbar 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop 1 32 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Closing programs Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window That is all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Getting to Know the Windows
186. trol panel Select from the following options Navigation Language Display Color and Audio effect Expand Title gt 1j Chapter 9D EEI Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel 1 8 WinDVD Using playlists Using playlists DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them E rp TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the VA The playlist selection options are accessed by selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time NOTE Some audio and video formats are not supported e Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist my 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 176 to locate the playlist button WinDVD 1 83 Using playlists
187. ts you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 2 The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive 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 notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 41 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 4 Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones 4 Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters 9
188. ttery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Learning the Basics O5 Using Turn Off or Shut down Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer 0 Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of
189. u 2 Click Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Display Properties Themes Deskion Scien Saver Appesance Setnor A theme a a bsckground plus a set of sounds icons and other elementis to help you personalce your compute with one chck Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop 138 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time set
190. uietes tenue Dai Re Ui cua 230 BS EO OG NR RE 230 GIOSSALY 231 Index QNNM 246 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go You will find that your Microsoft Windows XP operating system is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end 4 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 read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most 20 26 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction Is not observed
191. uipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
192. ully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable 20 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Pla
193. ure it to a large heavy object such as your desk 32 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side Microphone jack Volume control dial Headphone jack Manual eject button Eject button DVD ROM or Multifunction drive The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone p The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 port enables you to connect USB peripherals to your computer The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off Finding Your Way Around 33 Left side CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip Left side Keyboard release
194. uttons The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive is on the right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open Components C mm Yo 7 Manual eject button DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Eject button DVD ROM or Multifunction drive N Use the eject button to release the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc e or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip 02 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or E Multifunction drive is on press the stop eject control button to eject a disc The computer needs to be in CD DVD mode for this command to work properly CD DVD control buttons IKK PP The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them
195. verlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release ohift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Learning the Basics f f Saving your work 4 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file 4 Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system s tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 120 saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the battery discharges before you return to work Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 108 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular int
196. vice may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The ringer equivalence number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The goal of t
197. viewing contents 89 CD ROM DVD ROM Multifunction drive safety instructions 14 CD ROMs writing 32 CDs 35 89 inserting 85 problem solving 203 changing main battery 108 channels DMA 193 IRQ 193 Character Map 134 charging main battery 52 67 104 RTC real time clock battery 105 checking device properties 195 cleaning CD DVDs 89 computer 68 click 55 closing programs 132 COM port 154 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 45 commands Hibernation 93 Stand By 94 Turn Off 92 communications network connection 156 programs 89 setting up 89 system resources 193 via modem 90 compact discs inserting 85 problem solving 203 removing 86 computer cleaning 68 lock 69 moving 69 non system disk or disk error message 189 not accessing disk drives 189 placement 42 protection 41 running on battery power 102 setting up 47 57 turning off 95 146 turning on 53 using at the office 154 warning resume failure message 189 work area 41 computing tips 71 connecting AC adapter 50 external monitor 154 external speakers 166 headphones 166 modem 90 monitor 65 power cable 51 Index television 65 to a network 90 USB compatible keyboard 61 video projector 65 conserving battery power 106 cursor control mode light 36 customizing taskbar 148 window toolbars 151 D Date 138 date and time setting 138 DC IN jack 51 desktop 116 background 118 browsing style 149 choosing style and browsing options 149 creating ne
198. w icon 117 creating shortcuts 133 major features 116 properties 136 shortcut menu 120 Start button 117 system tray 118 taskbar 118 130 Device Manager 194 checking properties 195 disabling a device 194 195 devices keyboard 61 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 159 Digital Versatile Discs 80 DirectX Foundation 207 disk activity light 37 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive 240 corrupted damaged data files 202 missing files trouble accessing a disk 201 running slow 201 diskette drive 64 can t insert a diskette 202 can t read a diskette 202 external 64 diskettes copying files to 79 display 35 doesn t look normal flickers 199 external monitor not working 200 external adjusting 66 hot key 66 latch 53 LCD 35 properties 137 screen is blank 198 television connecting 65 video projector connecting 65 display limitations 67 display panel opening 53 displaying folder information 152 disposing of used batteries 113 DMA Direct Memory Access 193 double click 56 downloading 160 DVD ROM 37 80 launch WinDVD 162 DVD ROM drive 32 162 inserting a disc 84 problems 203 troubleshooting 196 DVD ROM CD RW drive 32 manual eject hole button 81 troubleshooting 196 DVDs 35 80 playing 162 24g e E email 160 energy saving features 102 environmental considerations 42 43 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 43 seating guidelines 43 work habits 45 error messages device driver conflict 192 general hardware problem 192 non system disk
199. window Click items as follows Single click to open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Sample Web style option 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply click OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Exploring Your Options 1 51 Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Address bar Standard buttons Files Stered o This Comgpeber 24 Shared Documents EJ Raimi abor s Docurserita Pard Cisk Driven gt Sy eam A Desire with Renurvahle Gtarage i CD Dab ID Sample toolbar locations 1 5 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By de
200. xternal display device Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 800 X 600 resolution and higher Display brightness Fn rs This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn za This hot key increases the screen brightness 229 Enabling a wireless device E This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless mode 1s Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn 4 IP ore This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 55 z m Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn Ea This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn Eu This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook 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 gt UL approved l CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 230 Glossary Va Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide
201. y 108 memory module 57 interference statement 13 Internal External mode 200 Internet 158 bookmarked site not found 191 chat rooms 160 connecting to 159 news groups 160 overview 157 slow connection 191 URL address not found 191 internet explorer icon 117 Internet Service Provider ISP 158 IRQ Interrupt Request 193 J jacks external speakers 32 headphone 32 microphone 32 K 290 video audio out 31 keyboard 35 character keys 73 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 74 cursor control overlay 76 external 61 function keys 74 hot keys 229 indicator panel 35 36 lights 35 not working 188 198 numeric keypad overlay 75 overlay keys 75 unexpected characters 198 Windows special keys 74 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 90 lights AC power 37 50 54 battery 37 54 105 cursor control mode 36 disk activity 37 diskette drive 37 hard disk drive 37 54 keyboard 35 Multifunction drive 37 numeric mode 36 on off 37 system 35 lock slot 31 main battery changing 108 recharging 104 removing 109 memory Index 29 adding 57 problem solving 196 removing 60 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 microphone jack 32 Microsoft Internet Explorer 89 Microsoft Support Online Web site 192 Microsoft Windows XP 25 115 minimizing 130 modem determining COM port 154 port 31 90 problem solving 216 resetting port to default settings 154 upgrading 154 modem using 90 monitor conne
202. y for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 0 2 3 4 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m BR o N e This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 13 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment PA3232U 1MPC TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDAO0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded 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 15
203. y message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this eq
204. yback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD If Something Goes Wrong 205 Resolving a hardware conflict Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open
205. you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Disposing of used batteries safely 4 Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged iN CAUTION The computer s main battery is a Lithium lon Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 41 also apply while travelling 4 Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power c
206. your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down 1 0 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Stand By mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon e 4 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work offen Gil CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Mobile Computing 1 09 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 97 Remove all cables connected to the c
207. ystem settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard drive 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 state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data 1s lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you Were using 94 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby e v While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode 9 NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the ba

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