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Toshiba P25 Laptop User Manual

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2. A AC power light 50 Accessories programs 117 130 audio features 199 avoiding injury 38 battery caring for 103 changing 101 charge not lasting 219 charging 61 95 conserving power 99 disposal 105 installing 101 light 50 97 monitoring power 97 not charging 218 power usage mode 240 removing 101 RTC real time clock 96 buttons CD Player 80 DVD ROM or multifunction drive eject 74 Start 109 C calculator 122 Card and Socket Services 204 CD and DVDs caring for 82 viewing contents 81 CD Player control panel 80 CD DVD control and digital audio modes 76 CDs inserting 77 problem solving 224 channels DMA 214 Character Map 123 charging main battery 95 checking device properties 216 cleaning CD or DVDs 82 2 0 ai computer 62 click 51 closing programs 122 comfort chair 39 lighting 40 work habits 41 commands Hibernate 85 powering down 84 Stand By 86 communications programs 83 setting up 83 system resources 214 via modem 83 compact discs inserting 77 problem solving 224 removing 81 computer cleaning 62 lock 63 moving 63 non system disk or disk error message 210 placement 38 protection 37 running on battery power 93 setting up 43 53 transferring information 193 turning off 89 91 134 turning on 50 using at the office 191 201 warning resume failure message 210 work area 37 computing tips 65 connecting external monitor 191 external speakers 201 modem 83 mouse 57 power
3. Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 96 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 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 Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks 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 same time as you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms gt 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 us
4. Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 Color quality Highest 32 bit Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings Click Yes To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Exploring Your Options 1 QO Exploring audio features Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 243 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 A DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for Z storing sound in files iS VA Using a microphone TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only
5. 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 0 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive CD DVD control and digital audio modes The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode Power is off and you press Play Pause While in CD DVD mode you press the mode button Operating system is running and you press Play Pause 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 is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts DVD ROM drive power turns off If a CD is in the drive the Media Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD 1s in the drive the DVD player software starts and the movie 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 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive N Inserting a disc A caution Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at ma
6. 230 lf 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 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack 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 Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings 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 65 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this lf Something Goes Wrong 23 Develop good computing habi
7. AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access 290 25 Glossary DIMM DOS DPI DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LSI MB PC PCI PCMCIA RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch 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 large scale integration megabyte personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory real time clock small computer system interface w 258 SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN WWW Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access
8. Mane In To start your esac Police thes inetructions im than laft para Search by any or all of the crib behi Ala pai gi ha Bi aaa Agodo phra in ie Flies l pakn Hird Dries pede When was it mohaj Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Fie Eos pew Foeentes Too Hep E F i Paen JE Foden EaR r Pte BISL Hobo AM Bsa 20i Bobo AH BSG bt AM Sample Search Results dialog box ys HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the k Internet y Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 25 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The backgrou
9. XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop F 6 HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display Click the Date amp Time tab and set the correct month year day and time Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet for this function to work Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up 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 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 it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as
10. 220 numeric keypad overlay 69 overlay keys 68 unexpected characters 219 Windows special keys 68 L lights AC power 50 battery 50 97 hard disk drive 50 main battery changing 101 removing 101 memory problem solving 217 removing 56 removing expansion slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 removing 56 Microsoft Internet Explorer 83 Microsoft Windows XP 107 minimizing 119 modem port 83 problem solving 230 modem using 83 Modular Bay 202 monitor 274 e connecting 191 not working 220 mouse connecting 57 moving the computer 63 My Computer 111 112 network connecting to 83 dial up connection 84 New Folder icon 116 new text document 115 Notepad 115 0 object properties 126 online tours 133 P Paint 117 password instant 238 PC Card Card and Socket Services 204 checklist 226 CIS Card Information Structure 225 computer stops working 227 errors 228 hot swapping fails 227 inserting 204 not recognized 228 problem solving 225 226 removing 205 replacing 206 using 203 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 203 Plug and Play 214 power cable 48 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 209 monitoring 97 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 103 power down options Turn Off 89 91 Power Management powering down 84 power usage mode 99 powering off 84 precautions 41 48 primary button 51 printer Add Printer Wizard 58 problem solving 229 printi
11. Quick Connect will change this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connect to the projector The wireless LAN configuration will return to the default settings under the following conditions If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this will disconnect the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Using Auto Switch The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching network devices and profiles if a network connection should fail gt Auto Switch Cable Disconnect This option automatically switches network devices if a wired network cable is disconnected For more information see Auto Switch Cable Disconnect on page 255 Auto Switch SSID If your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network ConfigFree automatically switches profiles if a network failure occurs For more information see Auto Switch SSID on page 255 A message displays each time the Auto Switch feature is applied You then have the option of disabling the Auto Switch option for future use You can access the Auto Switch feature in any of the following ways From the taskbar right click the Config Free icon and then click Auto Switch Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer P 55
12. 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 After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 1 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 37 also apply while traveling o Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust gt Sd Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the 1 0 Mobile Computing Traveling tips computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information On TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required 4 to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The 5 X ray equipment will not harm your compute
13. 12 Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not Using affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In 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 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power 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
14. 1s minimized NOTE 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 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 In 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 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 20 Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power 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 fol
15. 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 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 14 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 equipme
16. Forum 233 Internet Web sites 234 online services 233 Toshiba Accessories information 36 53 63 83 94 TouchPad using 111 using with control buttons 111 transferring information between computers 193 traveling tips 105 Turn Off restarting from 88 using 89 91 turning computer on off 50 89 91 turning off the computer 84 tutorials 114 133 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 185 196 uploading 197 URL Uniform Resource Locator 185 196 USB FCC 3 w Sj USB mouse connecting 57 using Hibernate 88 modem 83 PC Cards 203 Stand By 91 V video features exploring 197 volume adjusting alarm 240 W watranty SelectServ 36 Web address 196 Web browsers 195 Web content interface 186 Web sites 233 Web sites Toshiba 234 windows hiding 118 repositioning 118 resizing 118 120 Windows Explorer 117 Windows Help 109 Windows Media Player 79 Windows Stand By 61 Windows XP change date and time settings 127 changing the screen saver 125 closing programs 122 creating a new folder 116 creating a text file 115 creating shortcuts 122 desktop 108 Help 131 212 problem solving 210 Recycle Bin 128 removing objects 128 resizing or moving windows 119 120 special features 184 starting programs 117 System Restore 130 tours and tutorials 133 Turn Off 134 Web Tutorial 114 wireless interoperability 6 wireless mode hot key 244 Wizards Add Printer 58 Windows PC Card 226 World Wide Web 195
17. Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility Stand By mode 24 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 vou with 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 Stand By on page 91 242 Hibernation mode F4 Fn o This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode 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 THotkey Do vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation 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 88 243 Display modes Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and exte
18. I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 88 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation ey TOSHIDA Power Management Utility Power Save Modes Alam Advanced Bater Forset Mater amp Select the powet taving selling you mani to use Optore F Aua show icon on the taskbar Prompt lot password when compie sumet hon standby hiberwbor Enable hbemate support F Powa buttons When close the bd of my portable computer Hibernate When pess the power bution an my computer Power OFF Battery Capacity 97 Cooling Method Mas petlormance mode TOSHIBA Cosi i Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernation Follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start select Shut down computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Hold down the Shift key The Stand By option changes to the Hibernation option Learning the Basics 89 Using Hibernation Turn off computer Hibernate Turn OFF Restart Cancel _ Sample Shut down computer dial
19. 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 Note _ Foroptimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Mobile Computing O5 Charging the battery Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Charging the battery NOTE _ Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery 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 TE
20. Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency 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 a 2 3 2 4D54 a 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m Aa WN This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 13 It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the 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 MPC13A 20 R JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number DO1 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply
21. To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer 4 8 Getting Started Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow AWARNENG 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 discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery 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 For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 93 ga TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the L computer is consuming full power f Getting Started 49 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 charge
22. a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the 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 company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone networ
23. 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 Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may 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 email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You will need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC cards Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use exte
24. connection ee 192 Exchanging data with another computer 0 193 Getting started nen ee 193 Getting help transferring files 193 Connecting to the Internet ou eee ee eee 193 An overview of using the Internet naes 194 he Internet siicedcedcvestacetcuineestatittacdescedecdutindadseees 194 The World Wide Web sssccccsccccenccce 195 Internet Service Providers cccccccssceeeeeeeeess 195 30 Contents signing up with an Internet Service Provider 195 Surfing the Internet 196 Internet features 196 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 197 Exploring video features 197 Changing the display properties setting 198 Display settings hot key ncs 199 Exploring audio features ccecce 199 Recording SOUNCS ccceccsceccsseeeeeesseeeseenees 199 Using a M CrOphone neee 199 Adjusting recording settings ccc eee 200 Using external speakers or headphones 201 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 201 Using the Modular Bay 202 Removing a module from the Modular Bay 202 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay 203 Using PC CardS eeen 203 PC Card supporting software uu 204 Inserting PC CardScan 204 Removing PC Cards 205 HOt SWAPPING cecceeceecceccessseeeeeseessseeeeeeeesrenes 206 Chapter 7 If Something Goes WrONnd ccseeeeeees 207 Problems when you turn on the computer 2
25. control to enter a descriptive word that would appear in a program title or program description and then press OK on the remote control Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results select a show and then press OK If multiple times for the show are displayed select a time and press OK Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 DD Recording TV 4 Select Play in the window and then press OK on the remote control to begin watching the program in full screen mode If the show is not currently playing select Record Show or Record Series and then press OK Educational Kids Lifestyle Movies Hews Series Special Sports Sample Searching for a TV program screen Recording TV The Media Center allows you to record TV programs for later viewing You can record the show you are watching or you can record another or future show or series from the Guide the Search or the Settings window in My TV To record a TV show you are currently watching just press the Record button on the remote control once The Record icon appears in the Guide next to the program being recorded or the program to be recorded If a show is currently being recorded the Record icon also appears in the taskbar on the desktop If you move your mouse over the icon the Media Center displays which show is currently being recorded You can right click the icon to open Media Center and stop recording Media Center au
26. current state 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 state in which you left it Factors 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 is lost 1f the battery discharges 36 Learning the Basics Using Shut Down Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Stand By 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 For more information about the Hibernation command see Using Hibernation on page 88 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 89 Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into a power saving mode Stand By holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you resta
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28. device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 2 Click Start Click My Computer with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device 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 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 Turn off the computer via the Start menu 2 Remove the memory module 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Using the computer for the first time on page 49 and making sure it is seated properly Che
29. follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is 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 is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating 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 21 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving 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 computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources 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 requir
30. forward 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Start Opens Media Center to the main window Back Displays the previous window Guide Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Arrow buttons Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the Enter key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Live TV A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center More Info The button provides more details on a TV program that is listed in the Guide My Videos Opens the My Videos window My Music Opens the My Music window My TV Opens the My TV window My Pictures Opens the My Pictures window Volume Increases or decreases sound Mute Turns your computer sound off Channel Page up and down Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options DVD Menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available 0 to 9 Changes channels or enters text into a Media Center searc
31. if you use one If you have questions on using the setup wizard click the Help button Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 4 Starting the Media Center Ta MediaCenter Welcome to the Media Center setup wizard It will take 10 to 40 minutes to complete the wizard Jepending on the speed of your Internet connection Media Center Setup Wizard To complete the Media Center Setup follow the wizard on screen prompts When the wizard finishes the Media Center main window displays Nore You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs It is possible to browse through your pictures watch videos play music and even record TV while using other Windows programs Simply resize the Media Center windows as you would any other window For more information refer to your Windows Help 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center My Videos My Pictures My TV Tuesday July 22 9 19 AM My Music More Programs Sample Media Center main window The Media Center main window is the central point for controlling all Media Center features With a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control you can Watch or record TV programs Listen to music Display your digital photos Watch your own digital movies Watch a DVD movie Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center use the icons on th
32. 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 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 11 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
33. 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 Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device 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 a 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 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 is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin 9 des fenetres a
34. is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter 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 T O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 215 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is 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 y
35. most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN consult your network administrator To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with 04 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer the telephone number for the dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 3 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications Click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer CAUTION Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make Sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are
36. off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power 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 HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the top of the computer to eject a disc Learning the Basics 15 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on SEMIS Mode Stop eject Play pause CD mode light Next track digital mode light Previous 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
37. or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 6 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 b
38. 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 C 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 ease 260 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 characters 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 sili
39. refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs 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 29 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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 carefully 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 modular bay 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 eAuTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its Some discs run correctly but ot
40. see Using PC Cards on page 203 46 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AC adapter Power cable FA Power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last 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 Getting Started 4f Connecting the AC adapter A CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter AWARNaNG Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling
41. see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported 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 229 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trou
42. series using Search 1 Press the Start button on the remote control select My TV and then select Search 2 Select Title Keyword or Categories For Title and Keyword searches enter your descriptive search words The Media Center starts searching from the first letter you type into the text box For a Categories search select the category you want and press OK 158 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Recording TV 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results to select the show you want to record select the show and then press OK Select Record or Record Series in the window and then press OK The recording icon for a single program or the recording icon for a series appears next to the show in the Guide Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record Recording Manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date channel and recording time period For some programs you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program To manually record a show or series 1 Press the Start button on the remote control and then select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Add Recording Enter the channel number using the numeric buttons on the remote control Un
43. shortcuts using two Windows 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 23 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 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 Browse Click Next to continue Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 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 do not know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search 1 2 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Search Reulle Ge EE Yew Foetrtes ook Help l 5 g E h fey Fers FE Address G Sach Remta Seah Compan
44. 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 1 292 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson amp Closing programs 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 x 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window 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 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
45. taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2 Move the mouse to view the Windows Media Player toolbar and then click Tools Select Search for Media Files Select Search to search all drives or select Browse to search through a specific drive 5 Select the desired drive and then click OK Windows Media Player searches the selected drives for all supported audio files and adds them to the Media Library If Windows Media Player does not recognize all of your audio files try copying the files directly into Windows Media Player Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information Your music files can now be found and played in My Music window in the Media Center You may need to close and open Media Center for the added music files to appear in My Music 1 O 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music Playing Digital Music Files When you first open the Media Center and open the My Music window you may not find any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Player Library If you do not have any music files listed you need to add music files to the Windows Media Player Library and then restart Media Center to play your music files in Media Center When you copy music files using Windows Media Player and your computer is connected to the Internet the CD information is copied and displayed in Me
46. 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 When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode 1 0 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack gt 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 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 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 disch
47. 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 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz 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 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz 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 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 114 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
48. the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window Changing DVD Movie Language To select DVD language settings for subtitles closed captioning and viewing the DVD 1 2 3 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings In the Settings window select DVD In the DVD Settings window select DVD and then select Language Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the languages available When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window Selecting Closed Captioning The audio settings window allows you to select closed captioning Closed captioning displays the TV s spoken audio in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio 182 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Center Settings To select closed captioning 1 2 3 4 In the Media Center Start menu select My TV Select Settings Select Audio Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press OK on the remote control to scroll through the choices available Audio If you select Secondary Audio Program SAP instead of stereo Media Center allows a simultaneous broadcast of a primary and secondary audio program It could contain and additional vo
49. the Internet you may need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line DSL a cable connection or a satellite link A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Q 4 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet 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 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider e gt Getting started gt Surfing the Internet Internet features gt Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 114 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lin
50. the computer save your work to the hard disk drive Nore _ Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Power management on page 95 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature Learning the Basics 11 Printing your work 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 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 110 Printing your work L 2 f your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 58 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3
51. to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 15 Changing the Media Center Settings Select DVD Languages to change the language for the DVD soundtrack subtitles and menu Select Eject to open the disc tray Playing a DVD movie already in your drive If you already have a DVD movie in your drive but you have been doing other things in Media Center or in other programs from your desktop you can play the DVD by 1 Press the Start button on the remote control 2 Select Play DVD The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window you can change settings for watching television for viewing your pictures and slide shows and for controlling sound and the display of all the Media Center windows Pictures Sample Media Center Settings screen 1 76 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Center Settings Administrator Controlled Settings Some settings apply to all Media Center windows for all users and must be set up by the administrator These settings are gt Parental Control sets up rating permissions for TV viewing This setting requires the administrator to use a separate password This option may not be available with your model Set up Internet connection sets up Internet connection Guide sets up channel mapping for the Television Program Guide which enables your computer to do
52. 09 The Windows operating system is not working 210 Using Startup options to fix problems 211 internet OI ODI COINS iceteeecerueccesetccnccoieeehtetcadsasoteans 212 The Windows XP operating system can FCO OU eea 212 Resolving a hardware conflict 213 A plan of action ccce 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your Own 214 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 215 Contents 31 Memory Card problems ccccccceesseeeseeseeees 217 Power and the batteries ccnn 218 Keyboard probleMS ecssccccnceeen 219 Display problems nccc 220 Disk drive PrODIEMS 0 0 0 cece eeeceessseeeeeeeesseees 222 DVD ROM or multifunction drive problems 223 Sound system problems ccnn 225 PC Card problems ccccccccccseccssseeseseeeeeees 225 Printer problems u c cccccescscseeessssseeeeesssseees 229 Modem problems ccccccsccccssseesesseeeeeeseees 230 Develop good computing habits eee 230 If you need further aSSiStanCe cccceeecesseeeeeees 232 Before you Call uo cece scscsseeeesssssseeeeesessseeeens 232 Contacting Toshiba cen 233 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ccc 234 Toshiba s worldwide offices cceseeeeeesseeeeeees 234 Appendix A Hot KEYS 230 Instant password security ccenn 238 Without a password o oo cece ececeesteeeeeeeeesneeees 238 With a password cecce 230 Maintaining security when the battery IS not fully charged 239 STOLNO ce 2
53. 3 ConfigFree Utilities Add Modify and Delete a Profile To add anew profile to ConfigFree click the Add button in the Profile Settings screen To overwrite an existing profile select the profile to be overwritten and then click Add To modify an existing profile select the profile you want to modify and then click Modify To delete an existing profile select the profile to be deleted and then click Delete A message box displays confirming that you want to delete the profile Switch Profiles To switch the profile that is being used select the profile you want to switch to and then click Switch Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector As aresult you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection will be broken and later re established If the Toshiba Wireless Projector setting has been changed from the default change the connection setting by using Quick Connect Setup menu NOTE The connection will be made in Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect a5 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using Auto Switch If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a
54. 3 general hardware problem 213 non system disk or disk error 210 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 221 program has performed an illegal operation 209 warning resume failure 210 expansion memory slot 54 external monitor connecting 191 not working 222 external speakers 201 F FAT File Allocation Table 222 files 110 backing up 66 72 copying to diskette 72 printing 71 saving 65 70 folders 110 displaying information 190 function keys 67 H hard disk drive light 50 hardware conflicts 213 resolving 215 Help 131 212 Hibernate restarting 90 using 88 Hibernation 85 Hibernation mode 62 84 hiding windows 118 273 hot key display modes 243 display settings 199 power usage mode 240 Stand By mode 241 wireless mode 244 hot keys display modes 243 instant password 238 keyboard functions 244 sound 240 hot swapping 204 precautions 206 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 195 i LINK FCC 3 icon 109 desktop 109 moving to desktop 109 naming 116 safety 35 inserting CDs and DVDs 77 PC Cards 204 installing main battery 101 Internal External mode 222 Internet 194 bookmarked site not found 212 chat rooms 196 connecting to 193 news groups 196 overview 194 slow connection 212 URL address not found 212 Internet Service Provider ISP 195 K keyboard character keys 67 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 67 cursor control overlay 69 function keys 67 hot keys 244 not working 210
55. 40 Power usage mode aeiscsssisessirieerrrrserrrrrerrrrrernrns 240 Stand By Mode cerren 241 Hibernation mode eccerre 242 Display modes eesriie 243 Display modes eessen 243 Enabling a wireless device sssccsccccencenn 244 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad sescca 244 ROY DOAN NOL KOVS sociare E 244 32 Contents Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 06 245 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer c ee 246 Getting Started uo cesses eeeseeeeeseeeeeseeens 247 ConfigFree Main Screen cnn 247 Starting ConfigFree ccnn 248 Configuring ConfigFree cecen 248 ConfigFree Utilities cc seceessecsssesesseesesenenes 249 Connectivity Doctor ccce 249 Device Settings c n 250 Profile Settings cc cece ccccssesessesesesssnereees 252 QUICK CONNOC ame ne eee ee 253 Using Auto Switch eccerre 204 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect ce 200 Auto Switch SSID 255 COSS A eeseececscscecscescsscssescsstssssssscsscssssssesstsessssnsetsessneeneetees 256 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 Your system comes with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it func
56. A Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct 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 Wi Fi 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 Wireless LAN 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 your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or htto Awww pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz 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
57. CHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Va 96 Mobile Computing Charging the battery The battery may not start charging immediately if o The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 degrees to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery connect the computer and leave it powered on for 24 hours Mobile Computing O Monitoring battery power Nore The above erro
58. Click OK to print 2 Learning the Basics Backing up your files Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CD or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a floppy disk drive you may back up file to a floppy disk as follows 1 To back up to a CD or other media insert the media into the diskette appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 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 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other 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 Learning the Basics 13 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive If a DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive is not currently installed in the modular bay follow the instructions in Using the Modul
59. E Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer 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 CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 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 achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store 08 Getting Started Connecting a printer To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer below Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play 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 pri
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61. Goes Wrong 229 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 Make sure the USB 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 Setting up a printer on page 58 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
62. Laboratories Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license 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 Introduction os eeeeccecescssescssesescesestessscsssscsssstsssstseesssnssssnssnseseneees 33 This guide ast ester tncptecedseceeendsctcntehencamestacceacstecctecetaeese 34 Safety CONS te cestsszeseseracecaenccteesactoseseetacetenesusaestenecaneecter 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation eeeeneerreeernn 36 Service OPTIONS ooo ecececceseeeceseeesseseeeesssseeessseeeneaes 36 Chapter 1 Getting Started cseescssesesesneeeen 3 Selecting a place tO WOFK ceecee 37 Creating a computer friendly environment 37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 PRECAUTIONS osiensa EEE ERARE 4 Setting up your Computer seeen 43 Setting Up your SOWAT e 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices ccnn 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Contents a5 Turning
63. M Guide Recorded TV Search Settings Live TV RECENTLY RECORDED Dead or Alive 3 sample TV 4 26 Sample MY TV screen To watch a television program 1 Press the TV button on the remote control The last channel selected or the first channel available begins playing next to the My TV menu Select a channel by using the Channel Page or buttons or by using the numeric buttons on the remote control The channel number displays in the window Using the arrow buttons select the TV viewing window and then press OK to maximize the TV window to full screen mode You can also press the Live TV button to watch TV in full screen mode Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and return to the previous window 1 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching Television Programs Selecting a Program from the TV Guide In the TV Guide you can scroll through a list of the current television programs and channels available from your television service provider The TV Guide displays the channel and network as well as the show title and scheduled time block The number of days displayed depends on your television service provider By selecting a program title a detailed description of the program appears at the bottom of the window You can have Media Center automatically connect to the Internet and update your Guide NOTE Not all Internet Service Providers suppor
64. N Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 06 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 8 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 53 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot Getting Started 5 Connecting a mouse 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 53 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports Connecting a printer NOT
65. ON the POWEN ccc eececeesseeeeeseetseeeeeens 50 SING iNe TOUCAPAO M oenen 5 Control buttons sorcencccesenaemanseceasmeiacncantoenepennsscans 51 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 52 Installing additional memory optional 8 53 Removing a memory module 56 Connecting A MOUSE eeens 57 Connecting a printer l c 57 Setting up a printer n c 58 Using the Add Printer Wizard 08 Turning off the COMPUTE ccce 61 Caring for your COMPUTEL ec c eee eeceeeeeeneeens 62 Cleaning the COMPUTED oeenn 62 Moving the COMPUTEM cccccccesseeeeeesseeseeeees 63 Using a computer IOCK cen 63 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICs ccccccssssseseseeeseseeen 65 COMPUTING tips oo ec cca e ccc secceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeens 65 Using the keyboard enesenn 66 Character KOyS honenie 67 Ctrl Fn and Alt K yS cneas 67 FUNCHON CYS eirereissiriioiiniieriiainsriani rierien 67 Windows special K YS ccceeccesseseceseeeeeerees 68 Overlay K YS cc ccc ssccsescsssscsseeseseesesseesseaneseeaes 68 Starting A PFOGKAM eee eeeececcsescesesseeeesesseeeeeeeseneens 70 SAVING YOUN WOFK ccccececcseccessseeseseeeesesseeseseeeeseseneesens 70 Printing YOU WOFKK ccccccccccessseseeeceesseeeeeseessseeeeeseeens 71 Backing UP VOUT IOS versnan 12 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 12 Drive components and control buttons 13 DVD ROM drive components 14 CD DVD control
66. Sample toolbar locations 1 O 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 default 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 On the 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 This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 191 Open the folder you want to view as a Web page In t
67. Search Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter a descriptive word song title or artist name and display a list of all the titles that match your entry 2 Use the arrow keys to select a music file and then press the Play button on the remote control to begin playing that music file NOTE If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player 9 you must log the files into the media player s play list before you can play them using the Media Center To log the files into the play list open Windows Media Player 9 press F3 and log the files in the dialog box Playing a Song You can play a song from anywhere in My Music You can select it from the View Song list or from the Album Artist and Genre lists 1 66 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music You can also play a single song from a playlist as follows 1 Inthe My Music window select View Songs The list displays all the songs in your media library 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a song and then press OK or Play on the remote control to play it 3 Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to stop or pause the song advance to another song or increase or decrease the volume Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey You can select to have Media Center randomly play all the available songs in one genre 1 Inthe My Music window select Genres The list displays all the genres available in your Me
68. TOSHIBA Satellite P25 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 207 in this guide AWARNINGs Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling C6671 0304M2 03 04 2 Model Satellite P25 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 pleas
69. The ConfigFree Option dialog box is used to specify various options such as whether certain warning messages should display and what information should be captured when creating a profile You can also enable and disable sounds from this dialog box To access the ConfigFree Option dialog box do one of the following Open ConfigFree and then click Options Right click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click Options For more information on configuring ConfigFree see the online help Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 49 Config Free Utilities ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor displays the connection configuration and the status of all wired and wireless LAN devices that are connected to the network For wireless network devices the signal strength and WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key settings if applicable also display Nore _nfrared for systems with infrared and dial up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor If a problem or potential problem is detected an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking on the exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off an exclamation point displays next to the wireless communicat
70. Using Auto Switch From the Profile Settings screen you can click the Auto Switch button Auto Switch Cable Disconnect If a wired network cable is disconnected from the network the Auto Switch Cable Disconnect option will automatically switch to another network device Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs If your notebook computer is connected to multiple wired LAN devices and the physical connection to all of these devices is disconnected ConfigFree switches to a wireless LAN device However if the cable connection to only one wired LAN device is disconnected ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device Auto Switch SSID The Auto Switch SSID option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs ConfigFree detects the Service Set Identifier SSID of the wireless network that you are connected to If the SSID matches the Wireless Network SSID specified in Auto Switch the ConfigFree switches to the corresponding profile NOTE lf your notebook computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer Va Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide
71. Using Startup 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 To open the Startup menu 1 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 Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory services restore mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally 21 2 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 Reboot For detailed information refer to your operating system s documentation 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 surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site 1s very slow try later My browser can not 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 charact
72. a Toshiba Wireless Projector The Toshiba Wireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 253 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and configure ConfigFree ConfigFree Main Screen JI I Stop on the task tray Sample ConfigFree main screen Stay on the task tray Select this check box to display the ConfigFree icon in the taskbar Options Use to configure options in ConfigFree For more information see Configuring ConfigFree on page 248 2 4 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Create LOG Creates and displays a log file containing diagnostic information about devices connected to the network About Displays version information about ConfigFree Help Displays the online help file Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree do any of the following Microsoft Windows XP users Click the Start button and then point to All Programs Point to the TOSHIBA folder the Networking and then click ConfigFree hesa Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility Press the TOSHIBA Console button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Configuring ConfigFree
73. ables 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 R 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 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 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 boo
74. all images of your video files and folder icons if you have organized your videos into folders 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through and select your video or video folder 4 Press the OK button on the remote control The selected video plays in full screen mode or the folder opens displaying a list of video files Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop 5 When the video is finished select Restart and then press OK to replay the video You can also select Done and press OK to close the file and return to the My Videos window Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 13 Watching a DVD Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 1 2 On the Media Center Start menu select My Videos On the My Videos menu select My Videos or Shared Video Use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want and then press OK Select the video file and press OK again Your video plays in full screen mode Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and return to the previous window Sorting Videos To organize your videos by date or by name 1 2 3 On the Media Center Start menu select My Videos or Shared Video If your videos are organized within other folders use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want to sort and then press OK If you do not select a folder the Media Center sorts all the fi
75. amaged 259 sn 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 the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central
76. and right arrow buttons on the remote control to go to the next or the previous picture manually or use the arrow buttons to select Play slide show and then press OK to display your pictures automatically If you do not select the pictures you want to view as a slide show Media Center uses the first folder listed If you have picture files that are not stored in folders you created Media Center plays all files stored in the My Pictures folder Sorting your Pictures To organize your pictures by date or by name 1 Select My Pictures on the Media Center Start menu 2 Select Sort by date or select Sort by name Watching Your Digital Movies The My Videos window in the Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you downloaded from the Internet In My Videos you can Browse through and play back all of your digital video files using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse Sort videos by name or date Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 11 Watching Your Digital Movies View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center There are no files in this folder Video files must be stored in either My Videos Shared Sort by name Sort by date Videos or on removable media to be used in A Media Center My Videos Shared Video Other media Sample My Videos screen Organizing Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to y
77. ar Bay on page 202 Gp TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is y set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a gt A DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NoTE _ For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music 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 75 Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multifunction drive resides in the Modular Bay on the bottom 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 T 4 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM drive may look like this Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn
78. arefully 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 espaol cel specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND H
79. arged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 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 5 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 gt Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Mobile Computing 1 05 Disposing of used batteries safely Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING he computer s main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced
80. ate gt Select About Guide data to find out general Guide information and the date range of your current Television Program Guide Use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV Settings window Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of the computer can change the Parental Control setting This feature may not be available on your PC 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settings In the Settings window select General In the General menu select Parental control The first time you select Parental control Media Center asks you to create a password Use the numeric keys on the remote control to enter your password Select DVD Ratings Use the arrow buttons to select Turn on movie blocking and then press OK Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 BT 6 Changing the Media Center Settings Use the arrow buttons to select Block unrated movies and then press OK Use the arrow buttons to select the or area Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the movie rating levels When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control to enter settings and return to the DVD settings window Press
81. be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder 200 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features File Edit Effects Help Position 0 00 sec Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 2 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time T 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button J 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings 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 and then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device Exploring Your Options 201 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 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 with in
82. ble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name for example C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and NT file system NTFS on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check The drive s properties box appears lf Something Goes Wrong 223 Resolving a hardware conflict Click on Properties Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears for example Check Disk C 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 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 point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter 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
83. buttons ccecce 15 CD DVD control and digital audio modes 76 Inserting a GISG xsccissccscrnsecodsanwsteotieostectecuandartecascne Tf 20 Contents Playing an audio OD 19 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 81 Removing a disc with the computer off 62 Caring for CDs and DVDS 82 setting up for COMMUNICATIONS eee 83 Connecting the modem to a phone line 83 Connecting your computer to a network 83 Powering down the cOMputel ccceeeceseeeeeees 84 Using Shut DOWN wu cece cece cecessessesseeeeeneneeseees 85 Hibernation command cecer 65 Stand BY COMMANG u eee eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 86 Turning off more quickly O Starting again after Shut GOWN c eee 88 Using Hibernation eeen 88 Starting again from Hibernation mode 90 Using Stand By eseese 91 Going into Stand By mode more quickly 91 Starting again from Stand By 92 Toshiba s online resources errereen 92 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing cesses 93 Toshiba s energy Saver C SIQN cccccccccccessseseeeseeees 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Power management 95 Charging the battery ccce 95 Charging the RTC battery eee 96 Monitoring battery DOWEL cceecceesseeeseesseeeeeeen 97 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving bat
84. 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 device 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 4 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to
85. cable 48 to a network 83 USB mouse 57 conserving battery power 99 Contents CDs 81 DVDs 81 control buttons 51 control buttons for DVD ROM or multifunction drive 75 customizing taskbar 185 D date and time setting 127 DC IN 47 desktop 108 browsing style 187 creating new icon 109 creating shortcuts 122 major features 108 properties 126 shortcut menu 112 Start button 109 system tray 110 taskbar 110 119 Device Manager 215 checking properties 216 disabling a device 215 dial up connection 84 Dial Up Networking Wizard 84 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 194 195 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive 272 e corrupted damaged data files 223 missing files trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskettes copying files to 72 display doesn t look normal flickers 221 external monitor not working 222 latch 49 properties 126 screen is blank 220 display modes changing 243 display panel opening 49 Display settings hot key 199 displaying folder information 190 disposing of used batteries 105 DMA Direct Memory Access 214 double click 51 downloading 197 DVD ROM or multifunction drive can t access disc 223 control buttons 75 eject button 74 inserting a disc 77 inserting discs 77 removing 81 removing a disc 81 E email 196 energy saving features 93 environmental considerations 38 39 ergonomics lighting 40 posture 39 seating guidelines 39 work habits 41 error messages device driver conflict 21
86. charged e Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 97 CO The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay CD is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Getting Started D 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 would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself 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 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 have positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clic
87. chive TV programs to a DVD RW or DVD R if your PC has a DVD writer drive You can play archived programs recorded on DVDs only from the PC that you recorded the TV program from In the Recorder Defaults window select Fair as the default recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more space the file takes In the Recorder Defaults window select Until I watch as the Keep setting for each recorded show Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings you can select which channels to display and you can manually update your Guide from the Internet TV Guide settings are the same for each user and can be changed only by the administrator of the computer To change the TV Guide settings 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settings In the Settings window select TV In the TV settings menu select Guide 180 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Center Settings Select Customize to show or hide channels that appear in the Guide To show a channel select the channel check box To hide a channel clear the check box Select Change lineup to change the network and Guide information for channels to display correctly Select Get Guide data to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Internet Media Center connects to the Internet This may take a few minutes to upd
88. ck 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 error recurs without 21 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by Toshiba Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and optional secondary 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 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 does not 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 and replace the battery The battery may b
89. class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply os Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls 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 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 22 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 c
90. con 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click 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 261 S 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 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 depen
91. configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 95 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 69 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Back up your files to 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 Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 84 NOTE The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Eq PAPAA AA ed TA ed A TATATA eye lamaa ER ERD JER JER jE AEn A e Bi TTT TYTN A ELTETT EI IAT T TAA a n ican ica ea a ia ic iaa r Keyboard Learning the Basics 6 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character k
92. countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 16 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION En t use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following aDIe Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver 1 1 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a
93. creen Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do The 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 lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support 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 picture but do not know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 2 Ifyou do not see the index click the Index button on the top of the screen Help and Support Center displays the Index Help and Support Center Sample Help and Support Center Index 1 32 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 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 pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the firs
94. ctive than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks gt Sd 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 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 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 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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
95. ctually closing programs Oo 3 Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window 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 Down button Y HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you of are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 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 title bar and dragging it Click Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are
96. d also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs p7 DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which Z J 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 al ON Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time 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 then click Properties 186 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button Click Properties The Display Properties window appears Click the Desktop tab and then the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button Click Properties The Display Properties window appears Click the Desktop tab and then the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab T
97. d battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Sa T 00000 Opening the display panel CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source 0 The battery light amp Glows amber while the battery is being charged A Glows green when the battery is fully
98. d 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 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 keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to he
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100. der the Create a custom recording with area select Channel and time Use the arrow buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus Select Add title if you would like to name the manual recording Enter letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote to name the recording and then select Save Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 DO Recording TV 7 Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the Recorded TV menu Changing Your Settings The Media Center Settings option allows you to Change settings for your television service provider Change settings for your Internet Service Provider Manually update the My TV Television Program Guide Check your remote control Change your ZIP Code to receive the correct Television Program Guide for your area To change settings on the My TV screen click Settings Recorder Guide Set up TY signal Adjust display settings Audio My T Sample TV Settings screen This window allows you to change several settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV programs as well as how it plays DVDs In particular you can change settings for Recording a TV program including manually recording The TV Guide The TV Signal 1 60 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music Adjust display settings Audio settings To make a change click
101. dia Library 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a genre and then press OK on the remote control 3 Use the arrow buttons to select Shuffle and then press OK on the remote control All songs in that genre are randomly played Finding and Playing an Album 1 Inthe Media Center Start menu select My Music and then select Albums 2 Inthe Albums window select View by list or View by cover to organize all of the albums available 3 Use the arrow buttons to select an album and then press OK on the remote control You can also select Shuffle to rearrange the music tracks on the album Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 6 Listening to Music Play to play the album selected The Now Playing window opens and the album starts playing 4 Inthe Play window select a song and press OK on the remote control You can also select View Song to view cover art and play one track View Tracks to view a list of all tracks on the album Shuffle to rearrange the play order Repeat to play the album again Buy Music to connect to the Internet find CD information and buy music CDs To go back to Media Center press Start on the remote control 5 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window Creating a Playlist A playlist is a customized list of digital music files Using playlists you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you
102. dia Center and in the Windows Media Player Library To play a music CD using Media Center 1 Ifyou insert a CD when Media Center is not open a message appears asking what you want to do You can select Windows Media Player as your default audio player If you have another program set as the default audio player Windows opens this program and begins playing the CD 2 Press the Start button on the remote control 3 Inserta CD into the CD drive the CD plays automatically in Media Center If you have other media such as live TV already playing when you insert the CD Media Center asks you if you want to play the CD Select Yes to begin playing the CD NOTE Media Center cannot be used to record music files Use Windows Media Player to record music files Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 65 Listening to Music Finding Music Files in My Music After you have added and organized files in Windows Media Player Library you can browse through your music files in the My Music window You can search for music files by album title artist song title or music genre You can also use the search feature to quickly find a specific song album or artist To find a music file 1 Inthe My Music window select Albums Artists Playlists View Songs or Genres to display a list of all items in that category In these windows you will have other options depending on the category you select Or Select
103. ding on the program you are using and what you are 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 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 the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes informati
104. e Title Bar to return to the Media Center main screen go back to the previous screen or to display the Media Center s online help Home screen Back Help Sample Title Bar Icons Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 43 Starting the Media Center Use the Media Playback controls at the bottom of the screen to control your movies music and photo displays Channel up and down Play Replay Rewind Previous Stop Record Skip Fast Forward Next ute Volume up and down opo OOWO O Dy Pi Media playback Media Playback controls Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows a selected item such as a folder file or menu item is outlined with a green border To select items use the arrow buttons on the remote control and then the OK button to enter your selection If you have media playing such as music or a television program it displays in an inset window in the lower left corner To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK Remote Control For Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playbac
105. e control at the remote sensor The remote sensor should be located near your monitor or in a convenient place Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between your remote control and the remote sensor 2 Press the Start button to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an item and then press OK to select an option and begin using the Media Center 1 50 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching Television Programs Watching Television Programs NOTE Before you can watch TV using Media Center make sure your computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wizard In My TV you can Watch your favorite television programs in full screen mode or in an inset window Pause stop rewind and fast forward live TV similar to the way you would control a DVD from a DVD player Record a single TV show or an entire series My TV will manage the recordings for you and give advanced warning if there are any recording conflicts Create a recorded TV library Search for TV shows to watch or record using the Television Program Guide Quickly check which TV shows you have scheduled to record Search for TV shows by title keyword or category Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 D Watching Television Programs Tue Jul 22 9 21 A
106. e coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment 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 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 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJLIC N Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB
107. e failure 210 Windows XP not working 210 programs closing 122 not running correctly 223 starting 70 Web browsers 195 properties 126 R recharging main battery 95 recording adjusting quality 200 sounds 199 Recovery CD 36 Recycle Bin 109 128 removing CDs and DVDs 81 main battery 101 PC Cards 205 resizing windows 118 120 restarting from Hibernate 90 restarting from Stand By 92 restarting from Turn Off 88 RTC real time clock battery 96 running the computer on battery power 93 S safety computer 105 disposing of batteries 105 icons 35 276 precautions 41 saving your work 70 ScanDisk 222 screen blank 220 doesn t look normal flickers 221 Screen Saver tab 126 Search Engine 196 secondary button 52 security fitting a computer lock cable 63 instant password 238 SelectServ 36 setting up communications 83 computer 37 43 53 date and time 127 printer 58 shortcut creating 122 menu 112 shut down 62 sound wav files 199 problem solving 225 speakers external 201 Stand By 84 86 low battery 100 restarting 92 using 91 Stand By mode hot key 241 Start button 109 starting a program 70 starting up the computer from Stand By 92 Startup menu problem solving 211 support for Windows 109 System Restore 130 System Tools 130 system tray 110 T taskbar 110 119 customizing 185 telephone line connecting the modem 83 text file 115 toolbars displaying in a window 190 Toshiba
108. e 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 MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM 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 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
109. e 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Q Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see 1f 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 Toshiba Power Management Utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the battery on page 95 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be
110. e you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 205 GAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or stand By mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Stand By modes see Hibernation command on page 85 and Stand By command on page 86 Chapter 7 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 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 To close a program that has stopped responding in the Windows XP operating system 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously 2 The Windows Task Manager appears 3 Click the Application
111. ed by one device overwrites the data required by the other That may cause a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows XP operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Simply plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 216 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 D Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer For a Plug and Play device Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changi
112. ed separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the Modular Bay AuTiIon Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 1 Turn off the computer You can also hot swap a module in the Modular Bay Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the module is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Slide the Modular Bay ejection bar towards the front of the computer CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or stand By mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Stand By modes see Hibernation command on page 85 and Stand By command on page 86 Exploring Your Options 203 Using PC Cards Unlatching the Modular Bay 3 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into the Modular Bay simply slide the module all the way into the Modular Bay Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase add
113. edia Player Library 163 Playing Digital Music Files ccnn 164 Finding Music Files in My MUS C secc 165 Playing a SON 165 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey 0 166 Finding and Playing an Album ee 166 Creating a Playlist ccc ecessesesseeeeeenens 167 Contents 29 Displaying Your PICtUIeS ec cs ccecceesseeeeeseesseees 168 Viewing a Slide SNOW cc eeesseseeeesesseees 170 Sorting your Pictures ene 170 Watching Your Digital Movies 170 Organizing Your Videos ccce 171 Playing Digital Videos cccccccccnenen 172 Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 0 173 Sorting Videos enn 173 Watching a DVD 173 Stopping a DVD MoVie eee ese eeeeeeeees 174 Playing a DVD movie already in your drive 175 Changing the Media Center Settings c 175 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options cece 184 Windows XP special features cece 184 Personalizing your desktop c cee cceeeeeeesseeeeeeees 185 Customizing the taskbar nacca 185 Bringing the world to your desktop 0 186 Changing desktop and browsing style 187 Personalizing individual WINdOWS 008 189 Customizing window toolbars 189 Displaying information about each folder 190 Using your computer at the office cece 191 Setting up for communications 192 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 192 setting up a dial up
114. er Connect the S Video cable not shipped with your computer or system from the TV s video connection to the S Video connector on the right side of your computer Connect an audio cable not shipped with your computer or system from the TV s audio connection to the headphone jack on the left side of your computer Turn on the TV and then turn on the computer To send the display signal to the TV press the Instant TV Out button to the right of the keyboard or press FN F5 and then toggle to the TV icon NOTE This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or the InterVideo DVD Player Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 3 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR to a TV using coaxial cable 1 Remove the coaxial cable from the VCR input and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter not shipped with your computer or system 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs 3 Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR input and the other end to the coax port on the front side of the computer 4 Connect the coaxial cable NOTE To connect your computer to a TV you need a video AV cable The type of cable depends on your TV 1 3 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup Exis
115. er comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can not 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 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following lf Something Goes Wrong 2 3 Resolving a hardware conflict In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem or other appropriate link 4 Choose from specific topics and
116. er Saver utility Q Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Advanced tab Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand By mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand By mode when you close the display panel Click OK Close the Control Panel Starting again from Stand By To start the computer from Stand By mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Stand By mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 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 233 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power Stand By mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of othe
117. es They all work together to share information Exploring Your Options 1 O5 An overview of using the Internet 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 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 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider e Microsoft s Web browser Internet Explorer which is preinstalled on your system is automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP
118. even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology 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 Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include gt Sd Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board o
119. eys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys ca om Ic 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 TF1 a y z hgm a an GAR ja A Fel 7 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 68 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys len Application key Eo Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu gt The Application key has the same
120. f airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful 18 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 device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly 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 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 re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies tha
121. f 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 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 269 sn T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB 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 W Web See World Wide Web 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 Internet Index
122. fication when you are low on disk space when there is no TV signal or when there is no Guide data Select Autoplay to set autoplay options Select Parental Control to set passwords movie ratings and other controls Select Set up Internet connection to open the Internet Connection wizard This allows you to set up your connection Follow the on screen instructions Select Set up Remote Control to make sure your remote control is working with the remote sensor Follow the on screen instructions Select Privacy to change settings for how the computer retrieves and stores media information Select Data Credits to find information about your version of Media Center 4 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window 1 78 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Center Settings Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allow you to control your recording priorities and options in Media Center 1 Inthe Media Center Start menu select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Recorder Select History to check a list of scheduled recordings delete scheduled recordings resolve recording conflicts and to change recording priorities for the programs you scheduled to record Select Recording storage to check the amount of recording space on your hard disk Also you can change the settings that affect the recording storage space Select Recordi
123. fin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Belgi For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is Belgique 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 MH
124. function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Home EE T TE Se mat bhu E lea TEE T Eiee TETI TTTIT T rer TTY ca EEEE maang l TA TAATA Keyboard overlay keys CEKEEE gt TTI 3 The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Learning the Basics 69 Using the keyboard t 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 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 Usin
125. g the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on 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 To use the numeric keypad overlay 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 Shift 170 Learning the Basics Starting a program 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 double 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 gt hS Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 117 Saving your work Before you turn off
126. ge both or none You can also set the computer to enter Stand By mode or Hibernate mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Mobile Computing 1 0 Changing the main battery TOSHIBA Power Management Utility 24x Power Save Modes Alarm Advanced Battery Power Meter Low battery alarm IV Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Sound Text Alarm Action Notification Sound Text Action Hibernate so Action No Action Pe e gt r Critical battery alarm IV Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 3 g aN G 1 I oO 0 100 D 3 m Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab 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 EeAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 88 3 Remove all cables connected
127. h or text box Clear Deletes the current selection and acts like a backspace key on a keyboard Enter Selects the desired action or window option Remote Control Button Groups Use your remote control to navigate all the Media Center windows Your remote control includes four major groups of controls Stand By and Direct Access The Stand By button places the computer in and out of Stand By reduced power mode The direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center gt Media playback The media playback buttons control the playback of music DVD movies videos recorded and live TV programs and picture slide shows Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 4f Starting the Media Center Navigation and other direct access The navigation buttons move the cursor around Media Center windows and select desired actions much like a mouse does The other direct access buttons open specific windows within the Media Center such as the Television Program Guide a DVD main menu and live TV in full screen mode Audio and Video The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection display details and allows you to enter text Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons open the main Media Center windows TV opens the My TV window where you can watch and record TV and access other My TV features Recorded TV opens the Recorded TV window where all y
128. hat are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The operating system displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer 1 1 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 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 Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system 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 alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have 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
129. he Tools menu select Folder Options In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Edt Wew Pgvonbes Jools Help E D D Pn E ren Address Control Panel Pick a category Sebenork and Inbernpt Connections Add or Qernowe Prijana Sounds Sprech and dud Deres F Performance and Maintenance 28 Prinbers and Other Hardware leer Account e Ti z Babe Tine Language and Regina EE Tiptinns foocessibility Options Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office 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 the USB ports An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port An external mouse keyboard and diskette drive connect to 192 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Setting up for communications 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 or online service if you plan to use the Internet C
130. he operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop To view additional components click New The New Desktop Item dialog box appears Exploring Your Options 1 8 Personalizing your desktop 6 To browse the Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 7 To select some other Web site type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways For further information see your operating system documentation or access Windows Help by clicking Start Help and Support 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 in the Help and Support Index 1 88 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desk
131. hers 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings 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 are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Verify wi
132. ht hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features 1 1 2 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Arrange Icons By F Refresh Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears a My Computer Ble Edt Wew Fawortes ook tiep DJ BD pan BH rowers F p Files Stored on This Computer d Shared Documents CJ Administ akos Documents Sample My Computer window X 6 Click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The operating system closes the My Computer window If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Clear Lock the Taskbar check box NOTE Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 3 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar m
133. ice track such as a voice over commentary or a foreign language interpretation Caption Display You can select to turn Closed Captioning on off or on when mute Use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control After you make your changes press the Back button to return to the main Settings menu Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Center Settings 1 63 Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her own picture settings 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settings In the Settings window select Pictures Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option Select the or button and then press the OK button on the remote control to increase or decrease the transition time Select OK in the Settings window and then press OK on the remote control to enter the setting and go back to the Settings window Select the check icon and then press the OK button on the remote control to show pictures within folders or in random order Select OK in the Settings window and then press OK on the remote control to enter the setting and go back to the Settings window Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP opera
134. ill display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Getting Started A5 Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba web site at www register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty NOTE To register online your computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network LAN Adding external devices NOTE _ Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 43 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 53 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 57 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 57 Install PC Cards
135. ime 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 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can gt Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare 10 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate 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 Hibernate mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down 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 haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a messa
136. 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 displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 T Lesson 6 Starting programs x 7 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 t
137. ing a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a Exploring Your Options 1 O Exploring video features 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 on 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 HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate software program Exploring video features Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems ENES HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles A 1 98 Exploring Your Options Changing the display properties setting Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings
138. ing security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support 2 Inthe Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics 240 san Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Sound Fn This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Power usage mode F2 Fn a 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 DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Qa Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is
139. ing the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card Exploring Your Options 205 Using PC Cards 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place Inserting a PC Card If you have a Type Ill card insert the connector into the lower Slot If you have a Type or Type Il card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot NOTE There are two eject buttons one per slot To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 To remove the PC Card press the slot s eject button once 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly 206 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card 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 any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card whil
140. ion switch Upon clicking the exclamation point a description of the problem and a solution displays 250 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Possible cause Wireless Communication Switch is tumed OFF c 1 mor Tran on the wireless communication switch a1 7 Sta on the task tray Sample Connectivity Doctor screen The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes However you can also use the Refresh button to refresh the screen Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared devices that are connected to the network Detailed information about each device such as the driver version number and the status are also displayed Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 D ConfigFree Utilities Adapter Name InteifR PRO 100 VE Network Connecti intel PRO 100 VE Network Connection DevicelD PCI VEN_S086LDEV_1031 amp SUBSYS_000 se a Status Enable a MAC Addeess 00 00 39 86 b0 95 Driver Provider Microsoft Driver Version 541 220 p SMC ICC Fast Infrared Port Driver Date 7 1 2001 T pina Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs IF Stay on the task tray Viewing the sample Device Settings screen Network Connections Displays the Network Connection window which contains detailed information about the network connection Enable Disable You can easi
141. itional 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 three types of PC Cards 20 4 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Two Type I and Type II cards One Type III card Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it 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 PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system Inserting PC Cards aAuTion Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by click
142. k the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved 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 for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message 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 or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine
143. k of a movie in a VCR or DVD player 1 4 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center Using the remote control you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video or live TV display Place the computer in and out of Stand By mode The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle of about 45 degrees Remote Control Buttons Overview Play Stand By Record Stop REW FWD Start Pause Back Guide OK Arrow buttons Live TV More Info My Music My TV My Video My Pictures Volume Mute Channel Page Up DVD Menu 0 to 9 Clear ni The Remote Control Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 A5 Starting the Media Center The remote control has the following buttons functions Stand By Puts the computer into a power reduced Stand By state Record Records the selected television program and stores it on your hard disk Stop Stops the media currently playing REW Rewind Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Play Plays the selected media FWD Fast forward Moves media forward Replay Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Pause Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Skip Moves media
144. k the Toshiba Power Management icon 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 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Power Save Modes Alarm Advanced Battery Power Meter m Power status g Current power source Battery Power F Battery Capacity 96 Click an individual battery icon for more information ce Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TOSHIBA Mobile Computing QO Monitoring battery power Ma 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 gt gt How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating t
145. ke 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 Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows XP documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 33 If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you You can access Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing support toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and a
146. king the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 111 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button 92 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The function of the secondary right hand 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 right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn F9 hot keys The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window NOTE The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the TouchPad see Hot Keys on page 238 Getting Started 53 Installing additiona
147. l memory optional Installing additional memory optional CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost 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 Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied CAUTION lf you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Shut Down on page 85 D 4 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional The operating s
148. les and folders Select Sort by date or Sort by name Watching a DVD Watching DVDs in the Media Center allows you to control the playback with your remote control If you select to play your DVD in another program the use of some of the remote control buttons is not supported To play a DVD movie in Media Center 1 Insert the DVD into the drive If you have other media playing Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD Select Yes or No If you do not select an option the DVD automatically plays in full screen mode after a few seconds 2 Press the Start button on the remote control 1 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching a DVD If a DVD menu appears use the remote control or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback Press Stop on the remote control to stop playing the DVD To change the window size move the mouse and click the Resize button on the taskbar of the DVD window e Toshiba Settings Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos Sample Play DVD screen Stopping a DVD Movie Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop the movie Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item on the Stopped menu and then press OK Select Resume to begin playing the DVD where you left off Select Restart to begin playing the DVD at the beginning Select Title Menu to go to the DVD main menu if available Getting
149. lowing 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 frequency 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 WD 2 8 2 FHI 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m A Ww N m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 2l Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device
150. lp 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 LI cache 265 er 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 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 partitioned into two or more logical drives M 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 p
151. ly enable or disable any of the listed devices simply by selecting the desired device and then clicking the Enable Disable button Each time a device is enabled or disabled the status of the device will change Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 254 252 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility displays a list of all the registered profiles in ConfigFree You can also add modify and delete profiles switch the profile being used and view specific details about each profile Created Date Captured items 12 10 2002 1 27 07 PM Ay torino Qh sone Comment Devices i TCP IP Settings I Stay on the task tray Viewing the sample Profile Settings screen Details The Details button displays the ConfigFree Details screen This screen displays detailed information for each profile and can be used to view the various settings for each registered profile Auto Switch The Auto Switch button accesses the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 254 Internet Options The Internet Options button opens the Microsoft Windows Internet Options dialog box See your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 5
152. m 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 gt Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off 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 gt 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 AWARNINGI 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 4 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 effe
153. may need to manually update the Guide before scheduling a recording NOTE If you turn off shut down your computer the Media Center will not record a scheduled program Your computer must be turned on or in Stand By mode to record a TV program The computer will not automatically go into Stand By mode if the Media Center is open Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 5 Recording TV Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide 1 Press the Start button on the remote control select My TV and then select Guide 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to find the show you want to record select the show and then press OK You can also press the numeric buttons on the remote control to go directly to a channel Press the right arrow button in the Guide to select a show that will be broadcast in the future 3 Select Record in the window and press OK on the remote control to record the show The Record icon appears next to the show in Guide You can also select Record Series and press OK on the remote control to record the entire series The Record Series icon is displayed to indicate a series 4 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record Recording from Search To record a current or future show or
154. 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 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 include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or d
155. mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards 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 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 The
156. ms see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 117 1 1 0 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 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 on the taskbar 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 files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All 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 f
157. ms that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media 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 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ limited warranty programs To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 207 Chapter 1 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 which 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 3 3 8 Get
158. nd 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 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 A DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application iA 1 20 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 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 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 Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Display Properties Ze Themes Deskiop Semen Saver Appearance Settings Grag the montor ioora fo match the physical arangenvent of your monas Display 1 Multiple Marior on HVIDIA Gafasca FX Gos 7 kiore Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option t
159. new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in 1 Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or
160. ng data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM 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 extension See file extension external device See device 263 sn 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 folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To
161. ng a file 71 problem solving AC power 218 battery charge doesn t last 219 battery not charging 218 can t access disc 223 changing display properties 221 checking device properties 216 compact discs not running correctly 224 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 227 computer will not power up 209 contacting Toshiba 232 233 corrupted damaged data files 223 Device Manager 215 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 DVD ROM or multifunction drive drive tray doesn t eject 224 external display not working 222 external keyboard not working 220 external monitor 220 faulty memory 217 hardware conflict 213 214 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 214 Help 212 high pitched noise 225 illegal operation 209 Internet bookmarked site not found 212 Internet connection is slow 212 keyboard not responding 210 keyboard produces unexpected characters 219 missing files trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 230 no sound 225 non system disk or disk error 210 PC Card 225 checklist 226 error occurs 228 hot swapping fails 227 not recognized 228 slots appear dead 226 Plug and Play 214 power and batteries 218 printer 229 program not responding 207 program not working properly 223 screen does not look right flickers 221 x 275 system resources 214 Touchpad not responding 210 trouble prevention 230 URL address not found 212 using Startup options 211 warning resum
162. ng defaults to change the general recording default settings that affect how and when your programs are recorded 4 To change the TV DVD settings use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control again to enter the changes 5 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings menu About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings The space available for recording TV programs depends on your hard disk allocation drive size and default recording quality selections Your PC requires a certain amount of space to run your Windows XP operating system run software programs and store data files If your hard disk becomes full it may affect the PC speed and performance You may need to free up storage space to record more programs or to optimize the PC s performance Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 19 Changing the Media Center Settings To increase disk space you can Delete recorded shows from the Recorded TV window For more information refer to the My TV chapter Increase the percentage of hard disk space available for recorded TV shows in Default Settings Select between 5 percent and 90 percent The default is set at 75 percent Record TV programs to the largest drive Media Center does not support removable drives network drives or drives with less than 5 MB of disk space Ar
163. ng settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device GAuUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make 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 or enabling a device 1 Click Start click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Select the specific device from the device category 216 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 7 To enable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front When you mouse over the small icon the status of Disabled displays To disable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a blue check mark on it When you mouse over the small icon the status of Enabled displays Click the icon You are given the option of disabling or enabling the device Click yes or no whichever is appropriate 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
164. not connected to 62 Getting Started Caring for your computer a domain server or the Shut Down when connected to a domain server instead cAuTiIon Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 84 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 93 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 eaAuTion Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Getting Started 63 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built
165. nt other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PC Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 1 1b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the
166. nter driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Getting Started DO Connecting a printer gt Printers and Faxes Fie Edt Yew Favortes Tools Help wy gt P A Search F gt Folders i Address Printers and Faxes Printer Tasks E Add a printer a c gt Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Q ae help with printing Other Places gt Control Panel Sy Scanners and Cameras J My Documents E My Pictures ig My Computer Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections vo Ifyou have a Plug and Play printer that connects Jj through a USB port for 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
167. ny optional devices related to the problem The recovery media that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 23 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product infor mation in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp Japan index htm http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Austria Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Europe GmbH 84 92 Talavera Road Handelskai 388 North Ryde NSW 2113 1020 Wien Austria Sydney Australia Belgium Canada Toshiba Information Systems Toshiba Canada Ltd Benelux Belgium B V 191 McNabb Street Excelsiorlaan 40 Markham Ontario B 1930 Zaventem L3R 8H2 Belgium Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimdentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Hungary Technotra
168. o open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try ascreen 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 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 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 settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box Date and Time Propertios Draba amp Time Time Zone Internet Time Daba Current time zore Pacific Daylight Time Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 128 Getting to Know the Windows
169. off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Stand By and Hibernation You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Learning the Basics 85 Using Shut Down Using Shut Down For the Windows XP Media Center MCE 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 NOTE Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to Hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Hibernation command on page 85 and Using Hibernation on page 88 Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the
170. og box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation TOSHIDA Power Management Utility Pome Save Modes Alam Advanced Battery Power Mater amp Select the power saving selling you mani to use Optore F Aua show icon on the taskbar Prompt lot password when compie sumet hon standby hiberwbor Enable hibemate support FF tomi r Powa buttons When close the bd of my potable conputer hibeinate When press the power bution on my computer Powe OFF Battery Capacity 97 Coaling Method Mas palomance mode TOSHIBA y i Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hiberna
171. older may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 1 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 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 on 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 the 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 then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left hand button You can also double tap the touch pad surface to perform the same function 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 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the rig
172. on and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads wan 062 diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver 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 optics for readi
173. on the desired setting Changing recording priorities If Media Center encounters a recording conflict between two series then Media Center uses the series priorities list to decide which show to record You can place the series you most want recorded high on the series priorities list to help ensure it is successfully recorded in the case of conflicts When you schedule a new series it is added to the bottom of the list and has the lowest priority 1 Press the Start button on the remote and then select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Scheduled Select Series Select Change priorities OA on bk UDN Use the up or down arrow on the screen to move a scheduled series up or down in the list of series priorities 7 Select Done to save changes and return to the Schedule Series page Listening to Music The My Music window in the Media Center works with Windows Media Player to find and play your music files and CDs You can use Windows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center to find and play your music using your remote control You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive however you need to add Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 61 Listening to Music those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them In My Music you can Play music CDs You can skip shuffle or re
174. onnecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next Select the type of connection you want to make Connect to the Internet Connect to the Network at My Workplace Set up ahome or small office network Set up an advanced connection Click Next and follow the directions on the screen The computer connects to the network Exploring Your Options 1 93 Exchanging data with another computer Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you need a physical connection and a synchronization program such as Windows XP Briefcase Getting started 1 Connect your computer to another computer 2 Load the synchronization program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start and then Help and Support The Help and Support window appears Click the Index button In the dialog box type direct cable connections Follow the online guide instructions Connecting to the Internet To connect to
175. or series of programs and check for any recording errors gt To watch a previously recorded TV program on the My TV screen click Recorded TV On the remote control 194 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching Television Programs click Start and then My TV and then select Recorded TV All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded TV screen You can sort your programs by Date Category or Name by clicking the desired sort option Select Scheduled to view a list of all programs scheduled to be recorded You can also resolve any recording conflicts in this window Use the arrow buttons to move through the list select a program and then press OK on the remote control Select the option to change and then press OK again Using the arrow buttons select the recorded program you want to watch and then press the OK button on the remote control to begin watching the program Searching for a TV Program You can search the TV Guide to find a TV program by entering a title keyword or by selecting a category using your remote control To search for a TV show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control select My TV and then select Search Do one of the following gt Select Title Use the numeric buttons on your remote control to enter a program title word and then press OK on the remote control Select Keyword Use the numeric buttons on your remote
176. ou remove a PC Card 1 Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 228 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or stand By mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Stand By modes see Hibernation command on page 85 and Stand By command on page 86 The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Stand By mode For more information see Using Stand By on page 91 Turn off the computer Connect the AC adapter and power cable Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Inserting PC Cards on page 204 A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something
177. our keyboard and mouse Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition SAMPLE PICTURES Play slide show Sort by name Sort by date My Pictures Shared Pictures Other media Settings Displaying Your Pictures BLUE HILLS July 16 2003 At the Arch Blue hills IEE Overlooking R Sample My Pictures screen 169 After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to view your pictures 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Media Center Start menu 2 Select My Pictures The right side of the window shows a small picture image thumbnail and if you have organized your pictures into folders folder icons Your pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder files and select a picture 4 Press OK to select a picture or folder to view The selected picture opens in full screen mode 1 70 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching Your Digital Movies Viewing a Slide Show To view pictures as a slide show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Media Center Start menu 2 Select My Pictures Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show and then press OK 4 Use the left
178. our PC Windows asks you how you want to capture your video You can choose from various software programs to capture and then edit your video file Most programs automatically save your file to the My Videos folder in Windows Explorer If not move your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them Once you have placed all your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder you can rename add delete and organize them into folders To organize and store your videos click Start on the taskbar click My Documents and then double click the My Videos folder 1 12 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Watching Your Digital Movies If you want to share your videos with others place them in the Shared Video folder To do this click Start on the taskbar click My Documents click the Shared Documents folder under Other Places and then double click the Shared Video folder You can add delete edit rename and organize your video files into folders you create in the Shared Video folder Your videos can now be played in Media Center Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to watch your videos 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Media Center Start menu 2 Select My Videos The right side of the window shows sm
179. our recorded TV programs are stored From this window you can search for and play back a recorded show Music opens the My Music window where you can play music CDs and your music files Pictures opens the My Pictures window where you can search for sort and view pictures and slide shows that are stored in the My Pictures or the Shared Pictures folder in Windows Explorer Video opens the My Videos window where you can search for sort and play back your recorded video files that are stored in the My Videos or the Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer Media Playback Buttons These buttons allow you to play back picture slide shows music files playlists music CDs DVD movies home videos and live TV from within the Media Center program 1 4 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center Use Pause to pause selected media Press Pause and then FWD repeatedly to play media frame by frame in slow motion To continue slow motion you must press the FWD button more than once Use Play to play selected media Use FWD to move selected video or picture media forward Press FWD up to three times to increase the fast fowarding speed Pressing the FWD button Moves pictures forward to the next picture Moves a video forward Moves a TV program that has been paused or stopped forward to the current moment in live TV and then begins playing Use REW to rewind selected video or
180. oves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Satelite l Jorrai Taskbar Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges Ji iF 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop 1 1 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 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 open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer You can also type a Web address in the address line _ Hard Disk Drives ot Local Desk C2 Devices with Reneovable Shor age Sample My Computer window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 D 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 fi
181. pace 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 point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears Gu oar ie 5 afi Resare be undo hanraful changes ba restores ibe sation ara performance T begin sekect the tark that pu want bo foenre Redo rebumis Pour compuber bo aan eais tine n per a re part wihi taming you in lose moni work such r saved documents emal of hestory and Resbore ney ia bo on earker ime laei ibs g Orgste a reshore pont rw changes that Sehem Reshone nais to our comnpeibes are compishsly peverpble Frio iat cali aiina peri culled Seem checkpoints but yota asou Spohn Reshors Eo Crees Cee reae pia E sauli yu ane aT pinis Ths t shbnt b ogee amasijo Change Eo your phem su rebelling 2s peogeare or changing our pegistry Sabin Meadors Sect irs To conus siest ami option and then click Meck Sample System Restore Welcome s
182. peat songs or albums Play digital music files from a music library you create and organize using Windows Media Player Search for music files by the following categories album artist playlist song or genre View music CD details such as artist name song title length of song and album cover art Play a music playlist with a slide show Albums Select Albums Artists Playlists Songs or Artists Genres to browse your music As you listen to music the most recently played selections will Playlists be listed here Sample My Music screen Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player Each time you add music files outside of Windows Media Player you must use the Tools menu to add music files to your Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to find them 162 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music To add music files 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player Click the Media Library tab on the side of the window The first time you select Media Library a message tells you that Windows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files Click Yes Windows Media Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library To add files from a CD to your Media Library insert the CD select Copy from CD and then select Copy Music in the toolbar You can select to copy your music file
183. picture media Press REW again to increase the rewinding speed Pressing the REW button Moves the picture slide show backward to the previous picture Moves the video backward Moves live TV program to the beginning of the 30 minute pause buffer Use Record to record TV programs The Record button works only when My TV is used to play a TV show It is inactive when other media is playing While watching live TV or in the Guide you can press the Record button once to record a TV show In the Guide you can press Record twice to record a TV series In the Guide press Record three times to cancel recording Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 49 Starting the Media Center Use Stop to stop selected media from playing When this is pressed while you are watching TV the Media Center pause buffer continues to record in the background Use Skip to move forward in the selected audio or video file For music Skip moves to the next track For DVDs Skip moves to the next chapter For videos and live TV and videos Skip moves ahead 30 seconds Use Replay to move backward second seconds in the selected audio or video file For music Replay moves to the previous track For DVDs Replay moves to the previous chapter For videos and live TV and videos Replay moves back 7 seconds Using the Media Center Remote Control To begin using your remote control 1 Point the remot
184. 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 G 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 H 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 w 264 hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernate A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files an
185. r Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks If you have used a Windows operating system before you will find the Windows XP operating system familiar 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 your computer s 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 107 1 0 8 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 Windows XP operating system 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 seve
186. r cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom a UL approved it CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved ais ii NEMKO approved 245 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities used for configuring networks that use both wired and wireless network devices These utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to help fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 249 Device Settings The Device Settings utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared network devices You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network LAN and specify settings to automatically switch between wired and wireless LAN For more information see Device Settings on page 250 Profile Settings The Profiles utility is used to enable a faster and more efficient network configuration Multiple profiles can be created for various network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 252 246 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 4f Getting Started Quick Connect The Quick Connect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection ad hoc connection between a personal computer and
187. r 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 93 Q 4 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 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 104 for procedures
188. r message may vary by computer model The RIC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled 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 Monitoring battery power q_ The battery light indicates the battery s current charge It Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power Nore _ 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 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double clic
189. ral standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons Satellite oe o N gt 4 iy gt e 2 AARAA exw Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 09 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it 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 Toshiba Access Opens a window with links to software updates services and support and other important benefits Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and Support Center Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting progra
190. 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 cursor 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 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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
191. rnal video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display mode options The display mode options are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only 244 Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn Pa This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer for systems with Wi Fi only The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled tThis enables the Wi Fi module Wi Fi disabled This disables the Wi Fi module Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 52 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 2 Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Gao Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 68 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 powe
192. rnal power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 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 4 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 internet connection and you will see the screen Checking your internet connectivity A window will display the message How will this computer connect to the internet The system displays three selections Telephone modem Digital subscriber line DSL or cable or Local Area Network LAN Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue 4 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer NOTE To register online your computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network LAN A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 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 6 If you selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window w
193. rning the Basics ST Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots 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 Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION i the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked 02 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pre
194. rograms 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 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 multifunction drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media eo 266 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 network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral 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
195. rst 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 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc 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 click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson 116 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 5 Creating a new folder gt DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs
196. rt the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors when choosing Stand By gt While in Stand By mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand By mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand By mode Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down or Hibernation mode Learning the Basics 8 Using Shut Down When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using CAUTION you power down using Stand By and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For more information about Stand By see Using Stand By on page 91 For information about going into Stand By mode more quickly see Going into Stand By mode more quickly on page 91 Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When
197. s as MPEG Audio Layer 3 mp3 or Windows Media Audio wma files Click the Media Library tab to see where your new audio files have been placed You can rename files by selecting the file and typing a new name or genre over the old one The way you label your music files determines the category in which they are placed Your added music files can now be found and played back using My Music in Media Center You may need to close and open Media Center for the added music files to appear in My Music For more information about adding music files to the Media Library use the Windows Media Player Help menu Deleting Music Files To delete a file from the Windows Media Player Library select the music file right click the mouse and then select Delete from Library Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 63 Listening to Music Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them You may have already copied and organized your music files on your hard drive If so you need to add them to the Windows Media Player Library to access them with the Media Center To add music files that are stored in your My Music or Shared Music folder on your hard drive 1 Click Start on the
198. s tab 20 208 lf Something Goes Wrong If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Windows Task Manager File Options View Windows ShutDown Help Applications Processes Performance Networking Users Task Status End Task Switch To Processes 20 CPU Usage 0 Commit Charge 89684K 62124 Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 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 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the Shut Down menu then click Shut down Windows Task Manager E i File Options View Windows ShutDown Help Stand By Hibernate z Restart Log Off stever Switch User WinKey L Applications Processes Perfc gt End Task Switch To Windows Task Manager Shut Down menu Turn Off option lf Something Goes Wrong 209 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer shuts down 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 De
199. s talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 33 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Help and Support Ganter Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Click What s new in Windows XP 3 Click Taking a tour or tutorial 4 On the right pane click Take the Windows XP tour 1 3 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down 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 shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let
200. sc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Learning the Basics 19 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file GA Music CD What do you want Windows to do ea os bo s Media Player O seak music lea a a Player im Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer A _ Always do the selected action Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears 80 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Windows Media Player DBR Fie View Play Tools Help Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copy to CD or Device Skin Chooser F Total Time 0 01 XYY m em IMa Waa Rewind Play Fast forward Stop Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen Volume control 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 Lea
201. simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on gt gt Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet gt Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK For more information
202. ssing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs 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 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 Learning the Basics 83 Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Connecting the modem to a phone line Your computer comes with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line To stay current on the
203. t w 268 RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ 45 A connector used to attach computers to LANS local area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called 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 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 1t means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Stand By A feature of some Windows 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 Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn of
204. t the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment 19 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation
205. t entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program D Help and Support Center i Ee PA Index y Fevontes 3 History ii Support y Options Search i gt nh option J adito Favortes hei Change Weer a Print ai Locate in Combents Type inthe karaud bo ra P 3 ia Using Paint cresting pitures using Paint Pam is drawana bool pau Gan use ba abe blac k an Jon rae t Can g bitmap T be pe ilies igs t Pari ta i n ecm maii ia ett tha ina ml a des koan badara dl i save Image fies using different file formats Open E Paint 2 Metts open Pia ick Start point to All Programs point bo deplr ing bones iak At cesaar a al then cick Pai int aiir achunes riders pre a For formation about usi Teg Paint click the Help menu m Pant Folders adding pachures bo identify hokiers For more information dick Related Topics F r desa Bri berchagre ound Pee Pia iced es amare in vances Picture and Fa ies Opening in Windows Picture and Fan Viewer personalizing y ya computer enth pictures Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Paint link The operating system opens the Paint program Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it i
206. t page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No and then click Next 13 Click Finish You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job 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 up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Stand By Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Stand By or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when
207. t this feature You can manually update the TV Guide in the Media Center Settings window at any time even if you have automatic updates set up If the TV Guide has not been downloaded from the Internet because there is no Internet connection the message No data available displays next to each channel gt The number of channels and calendar days of TV listings depends on your television service provider gt The TV Guide does not display past TV listings Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 53 Watching Television Programs Tue Jul 22 9 44 AM Guide Recorded TV Search Settings Live TV AREGCENELT ee aOR B amp O Whose Line Is It Anyway 7 14 Dead or Alive 3 sample TV 4 26 Sample TV Guide screen Sd Use the arrows at the top of the screen to display programs for later or earlier in the day Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to display additional channels available for viewing Use the remote control CH PG keys to scroll the listing To view a program double click it or select it with the remote control and click OK If the desired program is currently playing the inset window will maximize and the program will play Watching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs In the Recorded TV window you can sort your shows by name date or status You can also delete a recorded program
208. tails button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing 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 attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery 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 21 0 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came
209. ternal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer Va To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the RGB monitor port You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 57 202 Exploring Your Options Using the Modular Bay Using the Modular Bay The Modular Bay gives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing optical drive modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchas
210. tery pOWEr ceeeceseeeeeeeeeeees 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 0 ee eeeeeen 101 Removing the battery from the computer 101 Contents 21 Taking care of your battery ccce 103 Maximizing battery life 104 Disposing of used batteries safely eee 105 HAVEING WS cesta tees EE 105 Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System uu ccc cescescsescesssssesesnesesenseeneee 107 Lesson 1 Exploring the deSktOp cceeeseeeee 108 Finding your way around the desktop 108 Windows XP file system 0 ce eeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 110 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together ooo cee eccesseeeceseesseeeeeeseesseeees 111 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 114 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 115 Lesson 5 Creating a new folde 116 Lesson 6 Starting programs ccenn 117 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and Mang WOW S casenr a bercsimeesec eect 118 Using the taskbar 119 Minimizing and maximizing windows 119 Resizing and MOVING WINGOWG cceeeees 120 Lesson 8 Closing programs ccecce 122 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts enen 122 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 000 122 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 123 Lesson 10 Changing the screen Saver 125 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 127 Lesson 12 Remo
211. th the PC Card documentation that it is compatible with Windows XP Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 213 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 226 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot gt See Inserting PC Cards on page 204 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Make sure the computer
212. than one of them at a time Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 1 Q Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 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 open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows 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 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window 1 20 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar aA HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up A the desktop without a
213. the computer Compare system disk 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 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 operating systems palette See color palette 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 disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer 26 Glossary 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 TouchPad or a mouse that en
214. the operating system shut down your computer 1 Click Start and then click Shut down The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 84 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition This section introduces you to the Windows Media Center Edition a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio video and picture media on your computer using either your computer s keyboard mouse or the remote control With the Media Center you can Watch TV or a DVD movie Automatically record TV shows Pause rewind and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature Watch an instant replay Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music CDs and DVD movies Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet 139 136 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to use the Media Center Connecting to a Television Your computer has TV out capability meaning you can connect it to a television and view the computer image on the television To connect a TV to the computer 1 2 Turn off the comput
215. ting Started Selecting a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals A CAUTION 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 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 39 Selecting a place to work If yo
216. ting setup Add the notebook with a splitter Wall Wall Cable Cable Remote sensor control cable Coaxial cable Remote sensor Set top box satellite In Set top box satellite In Set top box satellite Out Set top box satellite Out Coaxial TV in on front of notebook Sample wall to VCR to TV setup Connecting the External Remote Sensor The external IR remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center programs If you have a cable TV set top box satellite or other set top box that controls your TV signal connect the remote sensor control cable to the remote sensor and position the end of it over the remote receiver on your cable box 1 Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to an available USB port on your computer 2 Connect the IR remote sensor cable 3 5 mm connector to the port on the IR receiver Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 39 Media Center Setup Sample IR receiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR receiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV set top box or VCR 4 Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR remote sensor and mount the sensor within 5 inches of the set top box or VCR 5 Install ba
217. ting system offers you several new features and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 184 Exploring Your Options 1 85 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 Active Desktop interface 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 Quick Launch icons an
218. tion mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel NOTE If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on then press the Power button Learning the Basics OF Using Stand By Using Stand By Follow these steps to power down the computer using Stand By 1 Click Start select Shut down computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By Turn off computer Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel Sa Sample Shut down computer dialog box 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 to indicate the machine is in Stand By mode NOTE If you power down using Stand By and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first Going into Stand By mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Stand By 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 Stand By mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Pow
219. tions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer 33 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all Subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use 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 through 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 Safe
220. 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 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 monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
221. to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 1 0 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery lock forward to unlock the battery pack 6 Push and hold the battery release latch Releasing the battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently slide the battery pack out of the computer e a a7 o e 00000 Removing the battery AWARNING 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 105 Mobile Computing 1 03 Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions 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
222. to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 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 64 Getting Started Caring for your computer We 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work temporarily stays in the computer s memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be
223. tomatically records until the show is scheduled to be over as listed in the TV Guide To make sure 196 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Recording TV your show is being recorded you can select TV Guide The Record icon should appear next to the show in the TV Guide while you are recording The Record icon disappears when the recording is complete If there is a recording conflict or error the Record Conflict icon appears next to the show in the TV Guide This means the show will not be recorded unless the conflict is resolved Recording TV tips gt gt Sd If you are watching live TV during a scheduled recording time you can watch only the show being recorded If you change channels the recording stops If you go to another area in the Media Center the TV channel you last selected will be displayed in the inset window at the bottom of the window When scheduling a recording in the TV Guide you can press the Record button once to record a show twice to record a series or three times to cancel a scheduled recording you just selected When you press the Record button to record a show you are watching the recording automatically stops at the end of the show s regularly scheduled end time Some channels can be shared by two or more networks depending on the time of day The Guide may display only one network s programming This may cause recording options to be unavailable You
224. top 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 General View File Types Offline Files Tasks Browse folders re Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own window Click items as follows O Single click to open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Exploring Your Options 1 89 Personalizing your desktop 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 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 E cl dat aa UE ee
225. ts Copy files to a CD or other media following the steps in Saving your work on page 70 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 media such as a CD on a daily basis 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 is 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 230 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance lf 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 ta
226. tteries in the Windows Media Center remote control NOTE For information on configuring the Media Center and the Remote Sensor refer to your Electronic User s Guide Connecting the VCR or Set Top Box to the Computer Connect the AV composite cable from the VCR or Set top box to the AV composite port on the front of the computer or connect a coaxial cable from the VCR or Set top box to the TV IN on the front of the computer NOTE For information on configuring the Media Center and the Remote Sensor refer to your User Guide 1 40 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center Starting the Media Center To start the Media Center Click Start and then click Media Center You can also point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start button Media Center opens in full screen mode Nore Thefirsttime you open Media Center a setup wizard displays From here you can test your remote control and configure your Internet connection TV signal and Television Program Guide To complete the setup procedure you need to Be logged on as an administrator For more information refer to your Microsoft Help Have an Internet connection to download your television ser vice provider s program guide Know your ZIP Code Provide the name of your television service provider if you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV Provide the brand of your set top box
227. ty 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 Introduction 3 Safety icons O17 the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or Serious injury AWARNINGs Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Other icons used L 2 4 information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information about the computer 36 Introduction Other documentation gt LAT HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other progra
228. u are using an external monitor the top of the display should be no higher than eye level 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 seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level N gt Approximately 90 degree angles Footrest Sa re Correct posture and positioning of the computer 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 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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 for
229. ving objects from the desktop 128 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 130 Lesson 14 If am lost what do do 131 Windows XP Help and Support Center 131 Using the online tours and tutorials 0 133 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 134 P 8 Contents Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition seeeeieeeeeeeeeeeeressrriesrrrern 135 Media Center Setup 136 Connecting to a Television een 136 Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup 137 Connecting the External Remote Sensor 138 Connecting the VCR or Set Top Box to the COMPUTED oaicccceceeceeeeereeereerrerrnes 139 Starting the Media Center ou cee eeceeeeeeeeeees 140 Remote Control For Media Center 000 143 Watching Television Programs ccce 150 selecting a Program from the TV Guide 152 Watching a Recorded TV Program 00 153 searching for a TV Program uuu eee eee 154 POC OCU UW cose sassesdecasenrtepcesostencdenctovaaneateyeatsorteetnen 155 PIC COLGING IV UDS scutes acneseusteutued ausdsecenctaceonets 156 Recording from the Guide 157 Recording from Seathan 157 Recording Manually ccce 158 Changing Your Settings 159 Changing recording priorities 160 Listening tO MUSIC anceis 160 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player css 161 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows M
230. want the files to play You can create a playlist that includes several tracks from various CDs or even a playlist that contains background music for a slide show Use Windows Media Player to create playlists and then play them back using Media Center To create a playlist 1 Click Start on the taskbar and select Windows Media Player Select Media Library Click New playlist in the toolbar type in a name for your playlist and then click OK Your new playlist should appear under the My Playlists area of the Media Player window 168 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition Displaying Your Pictures In the Media Library select the music file that you want to add to your playlist Click Add to playlist in the toolbar and then select your playlist from the drop down menu Repeat this step until all of your files are added Select your playlist to check your added music files Close Media Center if open and then press the Start button on the remote control Your playlist will not appear in My Music unless you close and open Media Center You can now play your playlist in Media Center Displaying Your Pictures In My Pictures you can View pictures individually or as a slide show Change transition time and display order of the pictures in your slide show Sort pictures by name or date View and scroll through pictures that are in the My Pictures folder by using your remote control or y
231. with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 213 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 Press Enter to continue booting 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 218 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Press any key If this does not resolve then problem 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 The operating system takes a long time to start lf Something Goes Wrong 2 1 The Windows operating system is not working The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem
232. wnload the correct guide from the Internet Setup TV signal sets up your TV or cable connection User Controlled Settings Some settings can be selected by each person using the PC These settings are gt Sounds Appearance and Audio sets sound and display settings DVD sets language and audio settings for playing DVD movies Pictures determines slide transition time and selects which pictures to display in a slide show gt Changing General Settings General settings affect each user s experience in Media Center and can be changed only by the administrator of the computer 1 Inthe Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows in the Start menu to view Settings 2 Inthe Settings window select General Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 1 T Changing the Media Center Settings 3 In the General window do one of the following gt Select Appearance to turn transition animations or notifications on or off Use the arrow buttons to select the item to change and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK again Select Media Center Sounds to turn the sound on or off Use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK again Select Notifications to turn on or off taskbar notifications When on you receive a noti
233. ximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION 10 avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 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 disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Inserting a disc AUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s 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 ee Correct position Disc _ 1 Incorrect position pn Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CeAUTION 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 di
234. y turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make 238 239 the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter Instant password security To activate the password feature 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 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 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab Select the On resume password protected check box Click OK Maintain
235. you To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 4 Click Next 60 Getting Started Connecting a printer The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer GA TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the y operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore a the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer option Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer The operating system prompts you to print a tes
236. you drop it on the Recycle Bin Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 29 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 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 File gt ew Fries Took Helo Fe po anh i Foidart Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete 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 restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted When you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin 1 30 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 Click Yes to confirm that you are sure ana HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item Ak is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable s
237. ystem turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Memory slot cover cooooco0 g Base of a Satellite P25 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Getting Started bb Installing additional memory optional 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 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place ADVA
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