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Toshiba 5005 Laptop User Manual

1. Front with the display open ae mi Screen Internet button Power button Keyboard indicator panel Speaker Speaker Function TOSHIBA keys Console button Keyboard Ua iia Palm rest Primary control button System Secondary indicator control button panel cA Sub LCD CD DVD control buttons The power button turns the computer on and off The stereo speakers and subwoofer let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 245 The TouchPad enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The Primary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open ke The Sub LCD is a display that shows the time and date track number and remaining playing time of CD selections The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For a description of the
2. An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 231 Error message and additional information Resolution There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region Code of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code 232 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution Permission to play is de
3. cceeee eee 160 Personalizing your C SKtOD ccccccceeseeeeeeeees 161 Customizing the taskbar ccccccceeeseees 161 Changing desktop and browsing style 162 Personalizing individual windows 163 Customizing window toolbarS cccce 163 Displaying information about each folder 165 Using your computer at the office 167 Exchanging data with another computer 167 Setting up for communications 0 167 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 169 Connecting your computer to a network 169 Setting up a wireless Connection 00 170 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray saicecristsecncteradtatescaartontecszaua 170 Using Bluetooth 3 25 wise csccceestcatdecescecsanieiceseaesas 171 Using SPANworks 2000 172 Setting up a direct cable connection 172 An overview of using the Internet 0 173 he Internet ccinn 173 The World Wide Web ccccescecsseseseeeees 173 Internet Service ProviderS cccccceeeeeees 174 Connecting to the Internet cccceeeee 174 Contents 9 Surfing the Internet 175 Internet featureS cccscceeecsesseeeeseeeees 175 Uploading and downloading files from the WIRING i aers ee 176 Toshiba s online reSOUICES seccceeeeeeeees 176 Exploring video features ccccccecsseseeeeeseeees
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5. Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a 1 1 6 Exploring Your Options Toshiba s online resources clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data 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 239 Exploring video features Your computer s video features include Viewing Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set Z Ww Capturing video using a camer
6. 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 re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 215 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 23 4 If 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
7. Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet Getting Started 55 Charging the battery The AC power and battery lights glow DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable lf the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on If the computer is not consuming full power the time required to charge the battery is reduced DO Getting Started Using the comp
8. Fn Sa This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones id Q 254 mtn 255 Instant password security Instant password security Fn EA This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear For information on setting a power on password see Activating the power on password on page 58 With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start then click Control Panel Double click Display Select the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK a amp U N 256 te Power usage mode Power usage mode F2 Fn e This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life OOE
9. Resolving a hardware conflict for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 226 3 Ifyou have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video o
10. Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association wn 259 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network WWW World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A 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
11. O lee CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you dont block the cooling vents The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals to your computer The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 182 for more information The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots The SmartMedia and Secure Digital card drive LEDs light emitting diodes flash when those drives are in use The Secure Digital card slot holds a highly secure stamp size flash memory card with capacities of 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB and 128 MB The card can be used with a variety of digital I O input output products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The SmartMedia card slot supports 8 MB 3 3V 16 MB 3 3V 32 MB 3 3V 64 MB 3 3V and 128 MB 3 3V SmartMedia Random Access Memory RAM cards These small cards are about one third the size of conventional PC Cards and are only 0 76mm in thickness They are used in digital still cameras and various forms of portable information equipment If the operating system does not recognize an inserted SmartMedia card remove and insert it again Finding Your Way Around 33 Front with the display open
12. See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it conn 071 serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Stand By A feature of some operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the
13. both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk 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 diskette email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 53 Getting
14. configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable a Device Manager is a configuration too for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Select the specific device from the device category 4 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 5 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 6 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 device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Click the Device Manager button 218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provide
15. i Alt Alternate key Character keys Fn key Ctrl Control key Parts of the keyboard Learning the Basics 69 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys ra m Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard E F2 F Fa Fs FaF 5 F9 F rr EE 3 i a a a O vo 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 10 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operat
16. on page 239 of 2 8 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed o ue opm i Infrared Optional wireless port Display latch antenna on off switch On those systems with Wi Fi and or Bluetooth the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off e The infrared port allows cable free communication with another F device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel Finding Your Way Around Back 29 eo O P m 119000000 DC IN jack nnman Z ri l L LAN port c oy udio Modem port USB ports j Video audio in jack L i LINK port line out jack The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer n DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The audio in jack allows you to play or record sounds when the computer is hooked up to an external audio source
17. turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand By mode Going into Stand By mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Performance and Maintenance yji 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 5 Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Stand By for the computer to go into Stand By mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By for the computer to go a Learning the Basics 99 Using Stand By into Stand By mode when you close the display panel Click Override all Modes with settings here In the Set to range dialog box do one of the following e Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power Click OK Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 Starting a
18. 168 external diskette drive 53 infrared 28 LAN 30 modem 29 RGB monitor 32 USB 29 32 power cable 54 cable connectors 253 computer will not start 211 light 36 monitoring 105 on off button 33 problem solving 219 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91 93 95 97 Power Management 124 running on batteries 126 power off guidelines 64 power usage mode 106 power on password 58 precautions 44 presentations 280 e viewing on television set 177 previous track button 37 primary control button 33 60 printer Add Printer Wizard 61 problem solving 236 237 printing a file 74 problem solving AC power 219 accessing disk drives 211 battery charge doesn t last 220 battery not charging 219 can t access CD DVD 225 can t insert diskette in drive 224 can t read a diskette 225 changing display properties 222 checking device properties 217 compact discs not running correctly 226 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 211 contacting Toshiba 239 240 corrupted damaged data files 224 Device Manager 217 disabling a device 217 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 DVD ROM controls are gray 226 not functioning properly 228 video content poor 228 DVD ROM performance is poor 226 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 226 DVD ROM slow playback 227 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 226 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 225 external display not working 223 ext
19. 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 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 Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 215 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press
20. Goes Wrong 223 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 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check The drive s properties box appears Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options 0 Automatically fix file system errors 0 gt Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 22 A If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your compute
21. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on z TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with L many applications open at the same time 7 The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged 10 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once a 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 The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to cha
22. Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 124 Theo Stand By mode Fn EA 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 doesn t display Do you wish to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Stand By on page 97 200 oe mode Hibernation mode F4 Fn 3 This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Do you wish to switch the machine to hibernation 7 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 95 Hot Keys 2 5O Display modes Display modes Fn E This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display
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24. Operating System ee ce nenene a ese ne 129 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop ccce 129 Finding your way around the desktop 130 Windows XP file SySteM c cseeseeee 132 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons TOO GUNG aironi 133 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 137 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 0 138 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 139 Lesson 6 Starting programs ccccceeeeeeees 140 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding WINAOWS serpe 142 Using the taskbar ccce 143 Minimizing and maximizing windows 144 Resizing and moving WindowS 006 144 Lesson 8 Closing programs ccceeeeeeee eens 145 Lesson 9 Creating Shortcuts cccceeeeeees 146 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 146 1 8 Contents Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 147 Lesson 10 Changing the screen savet 150 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 152 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 153 Lesson 13 Using System Restore c c08 155 Lesson 14 If am lost what do d0 uu 156 Windows XP Help and Support 156 Using the Windows XP tour c sescesseeeee 158 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 159 Chapter 7 Exploring Your Options cc 160 Windows XP special features
25. Properties Buttons Media Apps SubLCD Select a Button Je Select a Program TOSHIBA Console C Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer C Starts your e mail Outlook Express C Starts custom program lt No selection gt Restore Defaults Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window Click the Buttons tab Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and or the Internet button 4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default your automatic choice upon powering up when you play a CD If you want to change the default setting do the following 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls 2 Click the Media Apps tab Toshiba Utilities 1 23 TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Controls Properties Buttons Media Apps SubLCD Select the applications you want to use with the media types listed below Select a Player Audio Video Control Windows Media Player CD Audio Control TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player DYD Video Control CD DVD Play Drive Restore Defaults Cancel _ boop Sample Media Apps tab 3 Under Select a Player choose either the Windows Media Player or TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER in the Audio Video Control and CD Audio Control menu selections 4 Click Apply then click OK You can also program the
26. Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked 88 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 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 a 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Push the tray in to close the drive Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean ko Z Ww Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Z Kd Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Z Ww 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 Xa Learning the Basics 89 Using
27. Started Setting up your computer To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 90 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to oe Add more memory Z Ww Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 50 K kod Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 53 Z Ww Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 51 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 50 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 182 e Ww Installing additional memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 128 MB and 256 MB modules There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 4 Getting Started A Setting up your computer 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer
28. 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 1 T 4 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 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 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need K A modem A Web browser K Xd o Ww A telephone line K An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Conn
29. Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates This table lists the video modes supported Scanning frequency Character Vertical Video Mode Type Resolution matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Hz 0 1 VGA text 40 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters 0 1 VGA text 40 x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters O 1 VGA text 40 x 25 9x16 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 9x16 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Characters 4 5 VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 4o0f 256K 4o0f256K 70 Pels 6 VGA Grph_ 640 x 200 8x8 2o0f 256K 2o0f256K 70 Pels 7 VGA text 80x25 9x14 Mono Mono 70 Characters T VGA text 80 x 25 9x16 Mono Mono 70 Characters D VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Pels E VGA Grph_ 640 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 0f 256K 70 Pels 206 Video Modes Your computer s video modes Scanning frequency Character Vertical Video Mode Type Resolution matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Hz F VGA Grph 640 x 350 8
30. activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache s 267 L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any oth
31. adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 40 Getting Started 4 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 gt Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again Ifthe 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
32. and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of 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 has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Stand By mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 1 0 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery id 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section cli
33. and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Properties General Audio Display Current regions Player settings Default DVD drive IV Tool bar IV Status bar Remaining times until permanent IV Player Cea Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The 1 9 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drives let you change the region code usually between one and five times Once a drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab Gul 1 To change the region code select t
34. and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 168 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 z TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect L through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission wh 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 23 8 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 67 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can
35. at no charge to you a NOTE For you to register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line To register your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time To register later double click the Registration icon on your desktop a NOTE If you skip the registration the first time you start your computer a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to prompt you to do so Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft Sign up for Internet access This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing Internet account Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the A
36. can also shut down 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 Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Performance and Maintenance yji 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab The following screen appears Normal Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Alam Device Settings amp These settings control system standby properties Wr BI When press the power button a When close the lid Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation OK Power Off Hibermate Cancel Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Shutdown for the options you want Learning the Basics 95 Using Hibernation When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel 6 Click Override all Modes with settings here 7 Inthe Set to range dialog box do one of the following 0 Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you
37. 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 To connect a printer 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port 2 Connect the printer s power cable to a wall outlet and turn on the printer See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer on page 61 Getting Started D Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 C 2 Turn off the computer Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the left side of the computer Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Turn on the computer Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Th
38. date and time 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 The Control Panel window appears Double click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month year day and time Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 53 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 4 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone Click OK Close the Control Panel 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
39. do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 73 K Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily 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 s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together If Something Goes Wrong 239 If you need further assistance 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 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to
40. feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 160 Exploring Your Options 1 61 Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Web content what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars what information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the adaress 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 adaress 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 i
41. for your computer 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 Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips K Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 107 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for det
42. harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The ringer equivalence number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJLIC Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone com
43. height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work If you are using an external monitor the top of the display should be no higher than eye level gt 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 9 ja Approximately B 90 degree angles g o g g Footrest 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 K gt 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 Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work Adjust the back of your chair so that it suppo
44. hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Getting Started 53 Connecting an external diskette drive Connecting an external diskette drive To use diskettes with your computer you first need to attach a USB compatible external diskette drive These external drives hold 3 5 inch diskettes An external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in 5 A Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter D gt 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer
45. inch external diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Diskette activity light Eject button Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being accessed 1 6 Learning the Basics Using diskettes Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the external drive slot push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and L gt damage the diskette or the drive To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean Z Ww Ifa diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette Never twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost N
46. main battery 55 64 103 RTC real time clock battery 104 checking device properties 217 cleaning CD DVDs 88 computer 65 diskettes 76 click 60 closing programs 145 COM port 168 comfort chair 42 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernation 92 Stand By 91 92 Turn Off 91 communications cable free 28 network connection 170 programs 89 setting up 89 system resources 216 via modem 90 compact discs inserting 84 problem solving 226 removing 87 computer cleaning 65 lock 66 moving 65 non system disk or disk error message 212 not accessing disk drives 211 placement 41 protection 40 running on battery power 100 setting up 45 46 60 turning off 91 93 95 97 159 turning on 56 using at the office 167 warning resume failure message 212 work area 40 computing tips 67 connecting AC adapter 53 external monitor 167 external speakers 181 headphones 182 modem 90 monitor 51 power cable 54 television 51 to a network 90 USB compatible keyboard 53 mouse 50 video projector 51 conserving battery power 106 control buttons 60 cooling vents CPU 30 copying files 167 cursor control mode light 35 customizing taskbar 161 window toolbars 163 D Date 152 date and time setting 152 DC IN jack 54 desktop 129 background 132 browsing style 162 choosing style and browsing options 162 275 creating new icon 131 creating shortcuts 146 major features 130 properties 150 shortcut menu 134 Start button 131 system
47. minimized When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 0 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized 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 me
48. 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 See Using PC Cards on page 182 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected K Z Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties If Something Goes Wrong 235 Resolving a hardware conflict The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card aA nan A U The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between
49. of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Using Secure Digital cards Your computer supports the use of Secure Digital memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Exploring Your Options 1 87 Using Secure Digital cards Inserting a Secure Digital card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place T o Secure Digital card slot Removing a Secure Digital card 1 Right click the Secure Digital drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs and DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs r TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba p recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to a AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has 188 WinDVD 2000 1 89 Playing
50. on line conditions Gil 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the internal modem 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection Learning the Basics 91 Powering down the computer To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Hibernation and Stand By Each option has its advantages Turn Off command The Turn Off command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an exten
51. 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 TFT display See active matrix display 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 272 1 W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the loc
52. over the top left corner of the area you want to view in close up 3 Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button WinDVD 2000 20 Using WinDVD advanced features WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out A To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box Adjustment Color control 1 Color control 2 Default WinDVD Adjustment dialog box 20 WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness It also provides two color control sliders Move the Color cont
53. page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a pro gram name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature fin ishes the address for you Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 1 6 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Double click the folder you want to open In the Tools menu select Folder Options The Folders Options box appears 4 In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window amp Shared Documents File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Bak G P P seach Folders K Address D Documents and Settings All Users D
54. 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 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 61 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If Something Goes Wrong 23 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port
55. quick Stand By 98 tips on computing 67 toolbars customizing 163 displaying in a window 165 Toshiba Internet Web sites 24 1 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 85 121 TOSHIBA Console 72 119 TOSHIBA Console button 34 72 Toshiba Forum 240 Toshiba Hardware Setup 127 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 85 86 choosing a default 123 Toshiba online services 240 Toshiba Power Saver Hibernation 96 Shut down 94 Stand By 98 Toshiba software offer 131 TouchPad 33 using 59 60 133 travelling tips 112 Turn Off 64 91 factors to consider 91 restarting 91 95 using 93 95 97 turning computer on off 33 56 64 91 93 95 97 tutorials 158 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 161 175 uploading 176 URL Uniform Resource Locator 161 175 USB ports 29 USB compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 171 modem 90 PC Cards 182 Secure Digital cards 187 SmartMedia cards 185 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 118 Power Management 124 Toshiba Power Saver 94 96 98 V video 254 video features exploring 176 video modes 254 table 255 video projector adjusting display 52 connecting 51 video audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume adjusting 182 W watranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 179 283 Web address 137 175 Web browsers 174 Web sites 240 Support Online 215 Web sites Toshiba 24 1 Wi Fi wirel
56. system or closing other programs 209 210 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1 2 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once Click Windows Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad If Something Goes Wrong 21 1 Problems when you turn on the computer
57. teatercenncdeeecetceeeeet 250 Display brightness nnnnnnnnnnanananininenineeereenenenene 251 Enabling a wireless device ccccceseseeseeeeenees 251 Keyboard hot keys cscesscsssssseessssesssessseeess 252 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 0 253 USA and Canada o enenenenenenensneeeneneneesenenenene 253 United Kingdom acc cccscacctecaics caccereccaseascedbeenesens 253 PUG Wis ied ctscaned ac exviceneeoysaioadecnetacceteasetiont 253 PEO OG iene a A 253 Appendix C Video Modes ccccccccsccseeeecseeees 254 Your computer s video modes cccccceeeeees 255 AGS SNe AREE 257 22 Contents 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 either the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer 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 23
58. the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip qaa HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM s CD RW drive is on press the stop eject control button to eject a We disc 80 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on Sel rt dD oas e Pl i Mode Previous Next Sub LCD Play Pause Stop Eject track track CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD DVD and digital audio modes You can lock the mode to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode status and battery level of the computer M
59. the drive the TOSHIBA MEDIA ning and Windows Media Player PLAYER starts and Digi you press starts and the CD begins to tal Audio Data begins to Play Pause play play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on Learning the Basics 83 Playing a CD or DVD Inserting a disc down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control W WARNING Before playing an audio CD or a DVD turn the volume 1 Ifthe computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Ms ND e a Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the gt disc incorrectly you could lose data 8 A Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 4 Carefully place the dis
60. the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device 21 2 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 219 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears RZ The operating system takes a long time to start K9 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 problem
61. the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or WinDVD 2000 201 Using WinDVD advanced features select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD advanced features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 188 for help locating the expanded controls button Directional buttons Numeric keypad am aag DES o Brairar hes a oag CHAPTEI ee ole Audio tracks Camera angles Subtitles Bookmarks Playback speed slider Brightness slider WinDVD expanded control panel 20 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Playback speed control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the play back speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD men
62. tray 132 taskbar 132 143 Device Manager 217 checking properties 217 disabling a device 217 devices keyboard 53 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 174 Digital Versatile Discs 78 DirectX Foundation 228 disk activity light 36 Disk Defragmenter 224 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 224 missing files trouble accessing a disk 223 running slow 224 diskette drive 53 75 can t insert a diskette 224 can t read a diskette 225 external 53 diskettes caring for 76 cleaning 76 copying files to 77 inserting and removing 76 display 34 doesn t look normal flickers 222 external monitor not working 223 external adjusting 52 hot key 51 latch 56 LCD 34 properties 151 ae screen is blank 221 television connecting 51 video projector connecting 51 display limitations 52 display panel opening 56 displaying folder information 165 disposing of used batteries 111 DMA Direct Memory Access 216 double click 60 downloading 176 DVD ROM 36 89 launch WinDVD 2000 178 DVD ROM drive 30 78 178 188 inserting a disc 83 playing DVDs 188 problems 225 removing a disc 87 troubleshooting 218 WinDVD general properties 197 DVD ROM CD RW launch WinDVD2000 178 DVD ROM CD RW drive 30 78 89 178 188 can t access disc 225 drive tray won t open 225 eject button 79 general properties 197 light 36 manual eject hole button 79 playing DVDs 188 problems 225 troubleshooting 218 DVDs 34 78 playing 178 E email 175 emulating a full si
63. view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility Toshiba Utilities 1 1 9 TOSHIBA Console The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Toshiba Hotkey Vv Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F3 is pushed Vv Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Frn F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the res
64. while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data Finding Your Way Around 3 Front with the display open CD DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs Play pause Stop eject The mode button enables the user to toggle between two modes digital mode signified by musical notes graphic on the Sub LCD and CD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system 7m E your computer will start up and you will need to log on before w being able to play a CD or DVD The Sub LCD is a CD display that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections The play pause button begins play or makes the disc player pause if currently playing 3 8 Finding Your Way Around Underside The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc Underside Optional Wi Fi Mini PCI oe Modem LAN cover Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The subwoofer speaker allows the u
65. 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 5 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings A theme is a background plus a set of sounds icons and other elements to help you personalize your computer with one click Active Window DER indow Text a e v Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Screen Saver tab Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try 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 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 152 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the
66. 142 me hot key display modes 250 display output settings 51 keyboard 252 keyboard overlays 252 power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 volume mute 245 wireless mode 251 hot keys 245 hot swapping precautions 185 Hotkey utility 118 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 173 i LINK port 29 transfer and edit video data 178 icon 131 desktop 131 moving to desktop 131 naming 140 safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 34 system 34 36 infrared port 28 transferring files 167 inserting CDs and DVDs 84 main battery 110 PC Cards 183 installing main battery 108 memory module 46 Internal External mode 223 Internet 173 bookmarked site not found 214 button 34 278 chat rooms 175 connecting to 174 news groups 175 overview 173 slow connection 214 URL address not found 214 Internet Service Provider ISP 174 IRQ Interrupt Request 216 J jacks microphone 31 S PDIF 31 video audio out 29 K keyboard 34 character keys 69 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 69 cursor control overlay 71 emulating full size 72 external 53 Fn esse 115 function keys 69 hot keys 252 indicator panel 34 35 lights 34 not working 211 221 numeric keypad overlay 71 overlay keys 70 unexpected characters 220 Windows special keys 70 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 90 lights AC power 36 53 57 battery 36 57 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD ROM CD RW drive 36 har
67. 176 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your TOIEVISIO Mzesc iscracescisenestistares acacacasuseeacaltas 176 Transferring and editing video data 178 Playing OVS calccstixce cccakcancteecesiomsdendreuorace 178 Exploring audio features ccccceeeeceeees 179 Recording SOUMOS 222 scatceasccsncedscastenenecatenadeance 179 Using a MiCrophone cecceseeseeseeeees 179 Adjusting recording quality ce 180 Using external speakers or headphones 181 Using PO CANO S sicee cassalteneneeisnctsateccxeaiuatcedandeaaies 182 PC Card supporting software ccccceeee 182 Inserting PG CardS sccnccccescaicsecrscsiieaseasdedeaneaieas 183 Removing PC Cards cccccceceseeeseesseeees 184 POLS WOO MING caccetsccccuicadesticnctnacaceidvtencadceenss 184 Using SmartMedia CardS cccccccesceseseeeeeeees 185 Inserting a SmartMedia card 185 Removing a SmartMedia card 186 Using Secure Digital cards 186 Inserting a Secure Digital Card c0 187 Removing a Secure Digital card 06 187 Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 nccrne 188 Playing DVDS esciceaadeettssrscsaseanadt Reni tee dirneemetoames 188 Using the WinDVD toolbar o n 190 Using the WinDVD status bar ce 190 Using the WinDVD control panel 191 Using the control panel playback buttons 192 Maximizing the video window cc08 194 20 Contents Usi
68. 2 4 Introduction Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed KS WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could W result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe J operation of the equipment or related items Introduction 2 Other documentation Sg Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information L TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information 2 4 about the computer HINT This icon denotes helpful hints a
69. 221 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 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 Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet 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 222
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71. CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems Replace the memory slot cover Replace the screws and tighten them Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory Click Start then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory If the computer does not recognize the memory turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 50 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 46 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 14 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device Your computer can accommodate only a USB compatible mouse To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports Connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB
72. DVDs a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears See Using the control panel playback buttons on page 192 to locate the volume control buttons W WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 83 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 197 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD 1 9 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs InterVideo WinDVD amp INTERVIDEO COM f PERSEA CATET Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Sample InterVideo WinDVD 2000 window Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 197 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adju
73. ERED 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 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and ca
74. If Something Goes Wrong 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 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information 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 Click OK If Something
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76. Satellite 5005 Series User s Guide If you need assistance VirtualTech http virtualtech toshiba com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 209 in this guide TOSHIBA C6604 1101M2 2 Model Satellite 5005 Series Compact Disk ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk ReWritable CD RW one of the most advanced storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALT
77. Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to K Z Ww The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision 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 Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety 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 s 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 th
78. Sub LCD the rectangular window in the middle of the CD DVD control button panel in the front of your computer You can access the Sub LCD controls in two ways 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls and then click the SubLCD tab Or in the TOSHIBA Console double click the SubLCD icon 1 2 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 2 Choose the appropriate clock setting either for 12 or 24 hours and click the appropriate radio button amp 2 TOSHIBA Controls Properties Buttons Media Apps f J Mode Clock 24H C Clock 12H C Owner Stringi Sa Restore Defaults Cancel Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature 1 Click the Owner String button with your cursor 2 Type a message in the text box below 3 Click Apply then click OK The message appears scrolls on your Sub LCD Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself Toshiba Utilities 1 25 TOSHIBA Console To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA ni Fs Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears f TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate FE The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change w
79. The 3 5 mm video audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a video camera The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem on page 90 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side EJ The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed Right CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you dont block the cooling vents side ust Re DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive L Microphone in jack Volume A Manual eject button control S PDIF Digital dial Optical out Eject button The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when th
80. When you want to click or choose an item use the TouchPad to move the pointer cursor to the item Once the pointer cursor is positioned you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your software These steps may or may not appear in the following order t Select your time zone Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone then click Next to change the setting K Kod Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system Z Ww Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades Getting Started 61 Using the computer for the first time and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide
81. WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 195 Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the Expanded view button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 201 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Audio volume controls Time slider Counter y ovo OB SR cH Hiss eae 2 Doeme 01 0 00 12 W es a TEPER PETRER Stop Fast reverse Previous Next Fastforward Help Sample WinDVD control panel Click this WinDVD 2000 1 93 Playing DVDs To do this Repeat repeat the current chapter if the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this but ton repeats t
82. a connected to the i LINK port Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Your computer is equipped with a video audio line out jack and a video audio cable Exploring Your Options 1 T Exploring video features To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV 1 Connect the video audio cable to your television 0 The cable has three color coded prongs Be sure to connect the appropriate prongs that match the color coded ports on your television we If your television does not have a red colored port you can still view your movie or presentation on TV but the sound will play in mono mode not in stereo mode LCD Sample display options window 2 Press Fn and F5 five times consecutively The picture will automatically display on the TV screen If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat step 3 NOTE The above display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices while pressing the Fn and F5 keys When the TV box is highlighted release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the video audio line out port To return to the internal LCD display press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD and external TV Gul z TECHNICAL NOTE DVD playback will not play simultaneously on L the internal CD and external TV wh 1 78 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Transferring and edi
83. acity 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 silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the control button or mouse button without moving the cursor with the TouchPad or mouse In the operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary control button unless otherwise stated See also double click 262 9 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 ar
84. ails 6 68 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ko d Back up your files to diskettes or other removable storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Stand By or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 91 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Function keys Windows keys en a Eo rell aril Ma Fo Pal Esee E EE M T e ee fe e e LE E e i Wii e ALN Big ETIT a L TTEA o IE ie ec ro
85. amaged NN CAUTION The computer s main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled oe 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 1 1 Mobile Computing Traveling tips The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 40 also apply while travelling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust a Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshibaaccessories com z TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to P pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray A equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigur
86. anaae eles 25 Other documentation csicssestcvednnsascreencsadaddecenarcoenss 25 Service Options s onenneneneeeenenennenenerensrerererrsrernen 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 008 27 Making sure you have everything cccecceeeee 27 Front with the display closed c ccesseseseeeeeees 28 BG Ke E E 29 Right SUNG sect se secede ot ccateas setae adadi cetera eeateeees 30 2 as cs eer ce ae eect eter ner ete eee en 31 Front with the display open ccescceeeee 33 Keyboard indicator panel cccccceceeeeeees 35 System indicator panel ccc 36 CD DVD Control buttons eee eeeeeteeeees 37 Underside Seeteer ee ante eee ear eee teen eee 38 Chapter 2 Getting Started ccc ececsecseeseeeeeees 40 Selecting a place to WOFK cccccceseseeseeeneees 40 1 A Contents Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable cce 41 Precautions gach ete ea ee see staan avaceeetetstccatetonces 44 Setting up your Computer ccccceeeeeeees 45 Installing additional memory optional 46 Connecting a MOUSE ic cicciscecstecrnwctsbeitanctacandenstatinees 50 Connecting a printer cccsscesesceesseesessseees 50 Using external display devices cece 51 Directing the display output when you turn on the GON ULG Es doscctccsscsssiced avcscestenatectenaatcendeactalicuat
87. are using battery power or outlet power 8 Click OK 9 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 Gi Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again press and hold the power button until the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation To power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start select Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand By option changes to the Hibernate option 3 Click Hibernate 96 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Turn off computer Hibernate Turn Off Restart Sample Turn off computer dialog box with Hibernate option The computer saves the state 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 To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Performance and Maintenance yji 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 5 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press t
88. 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 operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 240 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have t e e K Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and al
89. asures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna RZ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver K Kod Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Treland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW Safety Instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW 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 pro
90. at the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop 4 Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it Click My Documents 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 side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts programs and documents open simultaneously can slow
91. at 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 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 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 s This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation 8 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
92. ation of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 53 AC power light 36 53 57 Accessories programs 155 adding memory 46 alarms low battery 107 audio CDs playing 78 audio features 179 avoiding injury 41 battery alarms 107 changing 108 charge not lasting 220 charging 55 64 103 conserving power 106 disposal 111 inserting 110 installing 108 light 36 57 105 Li ion lithium ion 100 monitoring power 105 NiMH nickel metal hydride 101 not charging 219 power usage mode 247 recharging 103 remaining power 105 removing 108 RTC real time clock 101 104 safety precautions 101 setting alarms 107 battery cover 38 110 latch 38 removing 110 Bluetooth 171 buttons CD controls 80 CD Player 85 86 CD DVD controls 34 37 78 80 control 60 DVD ROM drive eject 79 2 3 274 Mii Internet 34 next track 34 37 80 play pause 37 power 33 previous track 37 primary control 33 secondary control 33 Start 131 stop 38 TOSHIBA Console 34 72 C calculator 146 CD control buttons 80 CD player TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 85 Windows Media Player 85 CD Player control panel 85 86 CD DVD control buttons 34 37 78 80 CD DVDs caring for 88 inserting 83 84 playing 78 removing 87 viewing contents 87 CD ROMs using 78 writing 30 CDs 34 87 inserting 84 problem solving 226 changing main battery 108 channels DMA 216 IRQ 216 Character Map 147 charging
93. atteries 111 icon 24 precautions 44 281 traveling 112 saving your work 73 screen 34 blank 221 doesn t look normal flickers 222 Screen Saver tab 151 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 185 Search Engine 175 secondary control button 33 60 Secure Digital card 32 187 Secure Digital cards inserting 187 removing 187 using 186 security fitting a computer lock cable 66 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 107 setting up AC adapter 53 communications 89 computer 40 45 46 60 61 date and time 152 printer 61 software 60 shortcut creating 146 menu 134 SmartMedia card slot 32 SmartMedia cards inserting 185 removing 186 using 185 software setting up 60 282 sound wav files 179 problem solving 233 SPANworks 172 speakers external 181 stereo 33 Stand By 91 command 64 factors to consider 91 92 low battery 107 mode 36 restarting 91 93 99 Stand By mode hot key 248 Start button 131 starting a program 73 Startup menu problem solving 213 sticky key 113 stop button 38 Sub LCD programming 123 subwoofer option 33 support for Windows 132 system indicator panel 34 36 system requirements WinDVD 228 System Restore 155 System Setup 211 System Tools 155 system tray 132 T taskbar 132 143 customizing 161 telephone line connecting the modem 90 television adjusting display 52 connecting 51 text file 138 time saving quick Hibernation 96 quick Shut down 94
94. attery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions Never try to disassemble a battery Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic materials Ifa 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 which you can purchase from Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com 1 0 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Maximizing battery life A main battery can be recharged many times Over time it will gradually lose its ability to hold a charge Battery life and charge time vary depending on the applications power manageme
95. ays 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 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs 129 1 30 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks CF 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 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons start Taskbar Start System tray button Sample Desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Tosh
96. battery cover 1 Position the battery cover with the battery facing you 2 Press the battery cover latches outward Removing the battery from the battery cover 3 Lift the battery from the battery cover Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Place the charged battery into the battery cover so that the label is against the inside of the battery cover and the side terminals face away from the battery release latch Press the battery cover latches upward With the battery release latch pulled toward you insert the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that the end fits evenly with the surrounding casing If the back end has been correctly inserted you will be able to gently press the front end into place until it snaps shut If the front end resists don t force it Simply start over Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Disposing of used batteries safely Inserting the battery CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case penne 5 Turn the computer right side up 6 Reconnect any cables you removed Turn on the computer Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes d
97. battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged 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 105 5 8 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 9 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use N CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use A Activating the power on password When you first power up your computer no password is required But you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears For more information see TOSHIBA Console on page 119 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active the Sub LCD will display password during the power on process As you type your password the characters will appear as asterisks in the Sub LCD After typing your password hit the Enter key Getting Started DO Using the computer for the first time If the password is correct the power on process continues If the password is incorrect password will appear once more and you can
98. c eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adaptor is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused If Something Goes Wrong 227
99. c in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position n Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray Learning the Basics 85 Playing a CD or DVD 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray Depending on your default setting your CD player will be either the Windows Media Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER For information on how to set the default please see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 121 To access the Windows Media Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player File view Play Tools Help Ar N Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copy to CD or Device Skin Chooser Fast forward Play Stop Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen Volume control 86 Lea
100. c into a form computers can use and vice versa 268 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 multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 0 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of pro
101. cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom 20 UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 203 Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns in the tables have the following meanings Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character A pel is the smallest display element that the computer can control It consists of a single pixel dot or a set of contiguous pixels LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor 204 Video Modes Your computer s video modes 200 Scan Freq hor vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors only Your computer s video modes
102. can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette 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 264 oe drag To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver 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 reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external devic
103. cedures 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 10 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 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this ee model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure cuassiasenProouct Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those LASSER KLASSE 1 specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure N CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 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 howev
104. ck Details 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Gil CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals P Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 96 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you Mobile Computing 1 09 Changing the main battery Sliding the battery release latch 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the front of the computer Sliding the battery out 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward you use the adjacent half oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery cover free WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on W protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 111 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the
105. computer into a power saving mode Stand By holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Stand By t While in Stand By mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged battery will last up to eight hours in Stand By mode Gul NOTE If you power down using the Stand By command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Learning the Basics 93 Using Turn Off Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off To turn off the computer 1 Click Start select Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears Turn off computer Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely 9 A Learning the Basics Using Turn Off Shutting down more quickly You
106. d disk drive 36 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards Secure Digital 32 187 memory module inserting 48 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 89 Microsoft Support Online Web site 215 Microsoft Windows XP 23 129 minimizing 144 modem determining COM port 168 port 29 90 problem solving 237 resetting port to default settings 168 upgrading 168 modem using 90 modem LAN cover 38 modes video 254 monitor connecting 51 167 not working 221 moving the computer 65 My Computer 133 134 network accessing 170 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 170 Network Setup Wizard 90 New Folder icon 140 new text document 138 next track button 34 37 80 Notepad 139 numeric mode light 35 0 object properties 150 on off light 36 online tours 158 operating system 23 P Paint program 141 password power on 58 PC Card checklist 234 CIS Card Information Structure 233 computer stops working 235 eject button 32 errors 236 hot swapping fails 235 inserting 183 modem default 168 279 not recognized 235 problem solving 233 234 removing 184 replacing 184 slots 32 using 182 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 182 play pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 78 ports COM
107. dd Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Getting Started 63 Setting up the fax function Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections i If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the instructions HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name ari is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference Setting up the fax function Your system s auto receive fax function default setting is disabled To enable the function you must first set up the fax capability 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click the Set up faxing option in the top left corner 3 Follow the on screen instructions To enable the fax function 1 Click S
108. ded time Restarting from Turn Off uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were previously using Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained 92 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer indefinitely Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power gt Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from 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 Stand By command The Stand By command puts the
109. dia or Secure Digital cards For more information see Powering down the computer on page 91 Getting Started 65 Caring for your computer 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 100 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located E Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com 66 Getting Started Caring
110. dividual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software 266 1e Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Stand By Suspend 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
111. down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window That is all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 A Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box This wazard helps you to create shortouts to local or Seen nares Os MISE computers or Internet esses Type the location of
112. e See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension s 265 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 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 in
113. e an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict 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 isn t 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 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 21 6 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as
114. e computer is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip Finding Your Way Around 31 Left side The eject button opens the drive tray i The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The 3 5 mm S PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers yom NOTE The S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface Digital Optical J out is compatible with Dolby 3D digital sound The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone Left side Secure Digital card slot Secure Digital drive LED T E t 1G oCo e Belo El nii h fi Security lock slot iat r USB port PC Card Slots amana a Cooling vent dri 7 PC Card eject buttons SmartMedia drive LED The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk 32 Finding Your Way Around Left side The cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature N
115. e set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC se 263 direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU
116. e your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function 113 1 1 A Toshiba Utilities Fn esse To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box mt TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key binations bi ing one key at a time com Options TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu Tos
117. eannnentes 89 Setting up for communications 2e se 89 Connecting the MOdeM c cesceeeee 90 Connecting your computer to a network 90 Powering down the COMPUTET ccccesceeeeeeees 91 Turn Off command os sccocecec ssc acceseuticancaddceaeiardde 91 Hibernation command ccccceeeecseeeeeseeees 91 Stand By COMMMMANG sciccitactctncncetesnaetnendanatataionnds 92 1 6 Contents Using Turn OM cites cacatcien cede sdamacoatastassercivarsscasicanmiaies 93 Shutting down more quickly ccceeeees 94 Starting again after Turn Off eee 95 Using Hibernation ccc cscssncseesieteasewssiceeeeen ceeanoaceuaoiates 95 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 96 Starting again from Hibernation mode 97 Using Stand By diescchtescemcseeiicteihcsatancttesceetivectcchouducns 97 Going into Stand By mode more quickly 98 Starting again from Stand By c eee 99 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing cccceeeeeeees 100 Toshiba s energy Saver CeSIQN cccccceceeeeeees 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional batteries 0cc cece 101 Battery safety precautiOns ccceeeees 101 Maximizing battery life cece cceeeesecseeees 102 Charging batterieS cccccssessecseecseerseeeees 103 Charging the main battery ccceceeeeee 103 Charging the RTC battery cecec 104
118. ecting the modem on page 90 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Exploring Your Options 1 15 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 K 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 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
119. en an item single click to select Restore Defaults Sample Web style option 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply click OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice 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 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Address bar Standard buttons Fie Eat Vew Favorites Tools Hep dess E My Coleute Files Stored on This Computer E ee Hard Disk Drives eg snc c SP vcs oxo Devices with Removable Storage gg ode ck F Sample toolbar locations Exploring Your Options 1 65 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 it is a folder or a Web
120. enu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer 1 3 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document Yew Favortes Tools Hep B h Prades TF Pies Stored on This Computer J Shared Documents Other Places G Hy network maces ord Otek Drives O My Doaments E Dred Documents ie gP oc HC O Contre Parad Ge owt Devices with Removable Storage Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 39 Lesson 5 Creating anew folder Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit
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122. er 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 megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating musi
123. ernal keyboard not working 221 external monitor 221 faulty memory 218 hardware conflict 215 216 high pitched noise 233 illegal operation 210 Internet bookmarked site not found 214 Internet connection is slow 214 keyboard not responding 211 keyboard produces unexpected characters 220 missing files trouble accessing a disk 223 modem not receiving or transmitting 237 no sound 233 non system disk or disk error 212 225 PC Card 233 checklist 234 error occurs 236 hot swapping fails 235 not recognized 235 slots appear dead 234 power and batteries 219 printer 236 237 program not responding 209 program not working properly 224 screen does not look right flickers 222 system resources 216 trouble prevention 238 URL address not found 214 using Startup options 213 warning resume failure 212 Windows won t start 211 Windows XP not working 212 WinDVD error messages 229 programs closing 145 not running correctly 224 starting 73 Web browsers 174 properties 150 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 180 sounds 179 Recovery CD 25 Recycle Bin 131 153 region code 198 remaining battery power 105 removing battery cover 110 CDs and DVDs 87 main battery 108 PC Cards 184 resizing windows 142 144 restarting the computer 95 97 99 RGB monitor port 32 RTC real time clock battery 101 running the computer on battery power 100 S S PDIF 31 safety battery 101 disposing of b
124. es list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 In the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD resumes normal playback WinDVD 2000 1 97 Customizing WinDVD Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio
125. es 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 270 ae 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
126. esesesdeeatescs 69 Windows special Keys c sscsssessseeseseeeeees 70 Overlay ROWS scicesastecitccate teenstetadaw etoenstaanuctdetea the 70 Emulating a full size keyboard ceeeeteceeeeeeees 72 TOSHIBA Console button c ccc cece eteeees 72 Starting a program eee ee eee 73 Saving VOUE WOM 2s sccconicadtcbestastzntansececsiedeccsdess 73 Printing your WOFK ssescc0 sscensecsncsssansdseceeresoesedeesees 74 Using diskettes cia siccsseceadeadeshaacicsetbadearcisanedeecceicterex 75 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes cocci cccccnsnernacssnseostnnsnacenenss 76 Backing up your files cccccescessessesseeseneees T1 Copying to a diskette cise cssncccceeticssemeaseseaetts 77 Playing a CD or OV Discce icccocstos acces tesseaehchetiataton 78 Drive components and control buttons 78 CD DVD control buttons eee eects 80 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 81 Inserting a CISC cccceseesecssesecseessseeeseeseenee 83 Playing an audio CD scaccseasacctadssncecestesdntvszcnadiees 85 Playing a DVD csc cccccpeassede iene tntansonichetiaceeeanus 86 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 87 Removing a disc with the computer on 87 Removing a disc with the computer off 88 Caring for CDs and DVDS ccceceeeecseeeeees 88 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive cts cteceaesathceedacasenstod
127. ess networking 169 windows hiding 142 repositioning 142 resizing 142 144 Windows Explorer 141 Windows Help and Support 132 Windows Media Player 85 choosing a default 123 Windows Millennium Edition Help 215 Windows XP change date and time settings 152 changing the screen saver 150 closing programs 146 creating a new folder 140 creating a text file 138 creating shortcuts 146 desktop 130 Help 156 214 Help and Support 214 opening a Web page 137 problem solving 212 Recycle Bin 153 removing objects 153 resizing or moving windows 143 144 special features 160 starting programs 141 System Restore 155 tours and tutorials 158 turning off computer 159 WinDVD advanced features 201 284 color balance 207 control panel 191 controls are disabled 226 customizing 197 error messages 229 help 208 Internet browser launching 208 not functioning properly 228 pan 207 performance is poor 226 playlists 195 properties audio 199 properties display 200 region codes 198 slow playback 227 starting 189 status bar 190 system requirements 228 toolbar 190 video content poor 228 video window maximizing 194 zoom 206 207 WinDVD 2000 178 wireless antenna on off switch 28 wireless features Bluetooth 171 WiFi 170 wireless networking 169 Wizards Add Printer 61 Network Setup 90 New Connection Wizard 170 World Wide Web 173
128. ever place heavy objects on your diskettes Learning the Basics TI Backing up your files Never eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the diskette s surface Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy 6 HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file Click File then click Send To 18 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy A HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive that can read both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and suppor
129. ex click index Help and Support displays the Index Help and Support Center Allt Qw O Q Oi frrrorms or Soot s options each E Help and Support Center Type in the keyword to find mouse pointer visbity prompt when accessiolity Features are turnei paft and sip devices elie purchases outside United Rates Recording For the Bind and Dysievor RAED syetch devices defined Starting and stopping accessb ty programs step by tap gada to accossk ty features Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed 1 D 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Sa Favores 2 Hitory Fp Spot sy Options Help and Support Center F adito rovertes 4a Changs Wen Prt K Locate in Contents Type inthe keyword to find ay Using Paint crowings Paint is a drawing tool you can use to create black and white or color drawings that you can save as bitmap bmp files You can also use Paint to send your drawing in e mail set the sg meda from free nadia pois enage as desktop background and save image Files using different file formats z Open Pains r EnG Pi Line consresean Z Notes drive letters To
130. 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 260 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 B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communicatio
131. gain from Stand By Gil To start the computer from Stand By mode press and hold the power button until the on off light changes to green 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 NOTE If you power down using the Stand By command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these 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 In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery 100 Mobile Computing 1 01 Running the computer on battery power The RTC b
132. grams that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems p palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port we 260 provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard 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 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 enabl
133. he DVD from the beginning When the repeat button is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Play start playing a DVD Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame Stop cease playing a DVD After stopping the DVD click the play button to resume playing the DVD Or use keyboard shortcut None Spacebar Spacebar None End 1 9 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Fast reverse move R quickly backward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD b Previous move to the PgUp beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD Next move to the next PgDn chapter and resume playing the DVD Fast forward move F quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F 4 F Time move to a specific None E time slot then click the play Mo gauvndummesbutton to play the DVD from the selected location Audio vo
134. he desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent 2 In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive letter 3 Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 4 Inthe View box select the items you want to display when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window Player is the WinDVD control panel 5 Click OK to save your settings WinDVD 2000 1 99 Customizing WinDVD Setting audio properties 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes Properties General Audio Display Audio channels Current audio track ei Format C Mono Attributes C Stereo Dolby Surround Compatible Vocal options c c 2 C Enable PDIF output r Cancel Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 Inthe Audio channels box select
135. he 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 K Ww Learning the Basics 97 Using Stand By into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 6 Click Override all Modes with settings here 7 Inthe Set to range dialog box do one of the following K Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 8 Click OK 9 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 a Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Stand By To power down the computer using the Stand By command 1 Click Start select Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By 9 8 Learning the Basics Using Stand By Turn off conte v By Turn off Ey Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory
136. her 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 103 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the 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 If Something Goes Wrong
137. hiba Utilities 1 1 5 Fn esse This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files For information on creating operating system shortcuts see Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts on page 146 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program K Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 245 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse You can access Fn esse in one of two ways Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse Click on the Fn esse icon The Fn esse keyboard appears Fn esse Assignments Options Help 1 2 3 4 5 6 Z X C V BN Sample Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are black 1 1 6 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are dark gray Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document oe Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and d
138. hich mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes g Plugged in AF ci Power source gg amp Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Details Running on batteries ey Normal Q High Power amp S DVD Playback Presentation a Super Long Life lt il Create copy w EEE HEEE Details About TOSHIBA iv M Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar tal Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply 1 26 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the es
139. iba Great Software Offer A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software FreedomWare Free offers and discounts on hardware and software for your notebook computer Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin N ON z TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help D NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears a Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to 0 Start programs K Access operating system update information 1 32 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop K Open recently accessed documents K Ww Adjust system settings o Xd Search for files Z Ww Access Windows Help and Support K Xd Run programs 2 Suspend system activity and turn off the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 140 Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a but
140. iles necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 223 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray 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 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW 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 220 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the dis
141. ing system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Overlay keys PEE l FU el T Sample keyboard overlay keys 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 T1 Using the keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters 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 a
142. into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder A DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents Z and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a IL f file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet 140 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 x 7 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
143. is hot key cycles through the settings in the following order gt Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously Other external video device only 5 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Release the Fn key z TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the L Display Properties box in the Control Panel wh Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps z TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you L must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the 7 resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device K kod If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it 2 Ww If you use the display
144. it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer K Ww Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 217 o Ww Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device If Something Goes Wrong 21 T Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
145. l other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com toshiba ca toshiba Europe com toshiba co jp index htm csd toshiba com cgi bin tais support supp_home_latin jsp Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark 2 42 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Finland France Scribona TPC
146. ll 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 to the Character Map appears on your desktop 1 50 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 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 E 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 background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes 7 DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or ZJ graphics that was created by an individual application LA 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
147. lume controls __ shift T click the plus button to increases increase volume Click the i l Shift minus button to decrease vol decreases ume Maximizing the video window G To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video d window to fill the screen click the Maximize button WinDVD 2000 1 95 Using playlists To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using playlists A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists B 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears My Network Places Selected files Delete Delete All No Title Type Size Cancel Load Playlist Save Playlist Sample playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 Inthe Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist 19 WinDVD 2000 Using playlists 5 DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected fil
148. modes are KO Ww Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only ia E ia 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 260 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn EA This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn EC This hot key increases the screen brightness Enabling a wireless device Fn E This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes you can toggle between are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth 6 Wi Fi 802 11b is enabled Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Fn E This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off pie Ae 261 Fn E This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn E This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power
149. n battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again 220 If Something Goes Wrong 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 if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least anot
150. n 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 G NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant 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 video jack USB ports and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause
151. n the taskbar and click the secondary button 1 62 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that e 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 customizing the desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Exploring Your Options 1 63 Personalizing your desktop Folder Options General View File Types Tasks Show common tasks in folders oi Browse folders B Open each folder in the same window O Open each folder in its own window Click items as follows O Single click to open an item point to select Double click to op
152. nce the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SmartMedia cards Your computer supports the use of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that are highly portable and can be carried in a pocketbook or credit card holder SmartMedia cards are used to exchange data with other portable devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants PDAs They are also found in electronic musical instruments voice recorders faxes printers scanners word processors and handy terminals Inserting a SmartMedia card 1 Turn the card so that the connector metal area faces up 1 86 Exploring Your Options Using Secure Digital cards 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place o SmartMedia card slot Left side of the computer CAUTION Do not touch the SmartMedia connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can gt destroy data Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the window disappears writing to the SmartMedia card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of the computer to go out Removing a SmartMedia card 1 Right click the SmartMedia drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side
153. nd press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 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 12 Learning the Basics Emulating a full size keyboard 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 Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 116 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console button brings u
154. nd tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation AZ An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba Accessories Information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows XP documentation which explains the features of the operating system 26 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 209 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your notebook computer It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance
155. nection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional WiFi and Bluetooth features When using your WiFi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your WiFi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on Exploring Your Options 1 71 Exchanging data with another computer Your WiFi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth is a technology tha
156. ng playlists tc Sececastescadetcnecsatisiaterctndeascamcatedes 195 Creating playlists ccccccceseseteseeeeeeeeees 195 Loading and playing playlists 2 0 2 2 22 2 196 Resuming normal playback after using AES eneren 196 Customizing WINDVD c ccccccsecseeseesseeeeeees 197 Setting general properties c cece 197 Setting audio PrOpertieS cece 199 Setting display properties ccceeeeeees 200 Customizing the control panel 000 200 Using WinDVD advanced features 201 ZOOMING I esson a aas 206 PANNING eisai aR 207 ZOOMING OUt nosassononenneneienesienninenenerenrsrnrernnnn 207 Adjusting the color balance ccccee 207 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 208 Getting Help sirare 208 Exiting WINDY Di csccesccccdcisscsidesssaictedahacteraecovadinnc 208 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 0006 209 Problems that are easy to fix cece eeeeeeeees 209 Problems when you turn on the computer 211 The Windows operating system is not working 212 Using Startup options to fix problems 213 Internet Problems cccceesseseeeeecees 214 The Windows XP operating system can help you Aenean enone arene cee eee ae eere mere 214 Resolving a hardware Conflict 215 A plan of AGO Nise esecsecetcarieasclers aeeenceteecd 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 215 Fixing a problem with Device Manager
157. nied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level in the DVD Options dialog Note that WinDVD requires a pass word for this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive Check the DVD ROM drive or DVD disc Ensure the disc is a valid type DVD Video Video CD or audio CD If Something Goes Wrong 233 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
158. ns 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 omen 061 bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high cap
159. nt settings and features used To maximize the life of your main battery KZ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for more than a few hours Overcharging the main battery may shorten its life Ifyou are not going to use the computer for a long period of time remove the battery gt o Ww Alternate between batteries if you have a spare o Xd Make sure your computer is turned off or in Hibernation mode when you are replacing the battery Sd Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Gil Mobile Computing 1 03 Charging batteries Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer You can charge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger NN CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off
160. o form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem Gul NOTE How to best use the TouchPad and contro buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way is to use both hands with one index finger working the TouchPad and the other clicking the control buttons 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button on the screen then click the primary button usually the 134 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together left of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointe
161. ocuments Shared Documents 3 ay Shared Music Shared Pictures What s a shared Folder File and Folder Tasks 2 Make a new folder Publish this Folder to the Web EZ Share this Folder Other Places S My Computer My Documents E My Network Places Details Shared Documents File Folder Date Modified Friday July 06 2001 12 19 PM Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 Inthe Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply then OK Exploring Your Options 1 6 Using your computer at the office 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 C An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port ec An external mouse keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use a special synchronization program and the computer s infrared port To transfer files through the infrared port the other computer must have a compatible infrared port To transfer files 1 Place the computers so that their infrared ports are aligned Load the transfer program on bo
162. ode The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is in CD DVD control e Digital audio A Lock Z Ww Status The center panel displays the following 2 Time Learning the Basics 81 Playing a CD or DVD CD DVD track time Power messages Status Display ON Welcome OFF See you SUSPEND ZZZ RESET Wake up Battery level the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level 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 and ejects it You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD DVD control and Digital audio control 02 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD DVD control Digital Audio Control Power is off If a CD is in the drive the The operating system and you system enters CD player starts the TOSHIBA press Play mode and operates as a MEDIA PLAYER starts Pause stand alone CD player and Digital Audio Data If a DVD is in the drive begins to play the operating system starts and the DVD player starts CD player DVD ROM drive power mode and turns off you press the mode button OS is run If a CD is in
163. open Paint cick Start port to All Programs point to Accessories and then sesigning drive letters click Paint charging assignments to mapped dives For information about using Paint cick the Help menu in Paint defined For more information chek Related Topics mapping netwerk ives to pereen Related Tosics drivers configuren using Deta Sources 000C sgire verft optom Plug and Play support k ting rivers device dened cetmork card drivers defined preter drivers defined insged drivers defied ves assign or remave drive letters gesting mounted defined TAN detonee_dafinnd Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to start Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 DO Lesson 15 Turning off your computer To sta
164. ost commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes Use this AE H WinDVD 2000 205 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Subtitles displays S a list of all the avail able language subti tles This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language Camera angles G display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly 20 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Bookmark savean None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut menu Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look A 1 Click the Zoom button located in the upper left corner of the directional button panel 2 Position the cursor
165. p the TOSHIBA Console t TOSHIBA Console Power TOSHIBA Sub LCD Management Button DG Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Hardwa Customize your computer to suit your personal and works habits Sample Toshiba Console box For information on how to program the button see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 121 Learning the Basics 13 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system s tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 140 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing Gul NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Stand By command in case the battery discharges before you return to work Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 107 Many programs offer a feature tha
166. pany 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 o company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a
167. plorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 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 clicking each button alternately 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 than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 43 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Close button Maximize button Minimize button Donare Taskbar Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar through use of the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button You have these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskba
168. pment 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 Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread
169. prove your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours K Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks 2 Kd 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 K 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 Z Ww 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 Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed
170. r buttons Maximize windows 1 A A Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar ama HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the EF desktop without actually closing programs oj 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 button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are ari only using that program and do not want any distractions on the S screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 45 Lesson 8 Closing programs Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice th
171. r for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again If Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the f
172. r in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By gt Refresh New Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 35 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together file Edt Yew Favorites Joos teip B Par rate x9 m files Stored on This Computer ia Shared Documents Hard Disk Drives S 53408200000 C Devices with Removable Storage Hi 3 Ploppy A Network Drives Sample My Computer window open x 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop 1 36 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Start button Taskbar System tray Sample desktop with the taskbar on the righ
173. rge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Mobile Computing 1 05 Monitoring battery power Monitoring battery power m The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge 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 Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel opens Click Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the 10 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power cu
174. rning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD To access TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 43 MEDIA PLAYER CTE I RANDon PNTRO e Next playlist Previous playlist Stop Pause Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 3 Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls The CD players control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD 2000 on page 188 Learning the Basics 87 Playing a CD or DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open
175. rol 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD E Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links S click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting help p Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button or click the Close button j to exit WinDVD Chapter 9 lf Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating
176. rong 2 43 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Portugal Quinta Grande Assist ncia T cnica Inform tica Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain 244 Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsvaegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe L E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Ziirich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute
177. rop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Toshiba Utilities 1 1 Fi Fn esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 2 Start Fn esse Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 lf you are making a popup assignmen
178. rrent charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge Va 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 K Kod Z kd 2 kod 2 Ww a 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 time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 124 for details Mobile Computing 1 07 Monitoring battery power What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source
179. rt the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions amp Windows XP Tour Welcome to the Windows XP Tour The tour is available in two formats Which format do you prefer Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 91 Chapter 7 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including 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
180. rts the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain 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 Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician A A Getting Started 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 im
181. s use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem If Something Goes Wrong 21 3 The Windows operating system is not working 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 This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer 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 Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation Ma TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 21 4 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working 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 pop
182. s basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette disk drive 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 2 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 46 and making sure it is seated properly If Something Goes Wrong 21 9 Resolving a hardware conflict 5 Check for the error again 6 Ifthe 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 the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries mai
183. sc types are DVD Video and audio CD Ensure the disc is a valid disc type If the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver Check installation of the sound card drivers 230 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers
184. se controls see CD DVD control buttons on page 37 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 36 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Your computer s video modes on page 255 or see Display modes on page 250 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator panel on page 35 The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 68 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer Finding Your Way Around 35 Front with the display open Keyboard indicator panel Cursor control mode light The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the
185. ser to hear bass sounds The Wi Fi Mini PCI cover secures a Wi Fi Mini PCI card for wireless networking for systems with WiFi or Bluetooth The modem LAN cover protects the built in modem and LAN Local Area Network connection The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 46 for detailed information The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 W The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case Finding Your Way Around 39 Underside The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
186. sting the color balance on page 207 for more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward The WinDVD 2000 1 9 Playing DVDs current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player z TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the y DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s E f hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit 2 meme 07 0 00 12 We eee eco ian aa Web Playlist Repeat Eject Expanded controls button Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel 1 9
187. t sD oe 8 If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktops four edges Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature is in use Click Lock the taskbar Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 3 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to 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 My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View m
188. t complete step 4 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to 1 1 8 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility do this refer to your operating system documentation Z kod Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected KZ kod To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To
189. t expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables Bluetooth uses the 2 4 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth and you want to enable the Bluetooth module 1 Flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the on position The antenna is enabled 2 Hold down the function key Fn and press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is now enabled G NOTE Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetooth specification version 1 1 Toshiba cannot confirm all compatibility with PC products and or electronic devices using Bluetooth other than Toshiba mobile PCs 1 12 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Using SPANworks 2000 For systems with WiFi and or Bluetooth the SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced communication between networked computers You can do such things as transfer files between two computers broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines set up electronic business cards and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity NOTE Before using SPANworks you must establish a network link between computers G
190. t 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 The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second Gil NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery 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 80 Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on the right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open Learning the Basics 19 Playing a CD or DVD Components z a gt Eject button DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Manual eject button DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Use the eject button to release the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc gt or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open
191. t saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature 7 A Learning the Basics 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 A HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working a 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 132 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 61 z TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first L time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are wh 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 In the File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box Learning the Basics 15 Using diskettes General Select Printer EN E Status Location Comment Find Printer Page Range Number of copies Se Spipipi Cancel Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5
192. tServ InTouch and Fn Esse are registered trademarks VirtualTech SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories i LINK is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks U S A Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 12 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 sevescieemacalcadsanccued aden tintusteneadtaccusmatuss 23 WANS QUIN Gis ose thattace te ucarherasoesesauscrestvaacreedouriss 23 Safety WCQ St ccuics cata apitl es ctemcdstsadce ezacanesdeneseedacieatics 24 Other icons used ccs oeccccsccacstcscsancednce
193. tart Printers and Faxes 6 A Getting Started Turning off the computer Right click the fax icon Click Properties from the drop down menu Click the Device tab Under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the auto option an A U N To disable the auto receive function repeat steps 1 4 But under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the disable option Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take several hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Windows Turn Off command Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk K Kd If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off Z Ww Never turn off the power while a drive in use light on the system indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk diskette drive DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive SmartMe
194. telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equi
195. ter has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of PC Cards known as types II and III K Kod A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if 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 The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 63 Services you should use the files included in the Windows 2 XP operating system Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 184 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place p NOTE If you have a Type Ill card insert the connector into the E lower slot If you ha
196. th computers Set any specific options Start the transfer a AeA U N When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need K A modem one comes with your computer C A telephone line 1 68 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Your modem should be listed under Modem To verify that the modem is set
197. 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 information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer 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 control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor with the TouchPad or mouse In the operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that
198. the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc CAUTION Check the disc disk activity light when you use the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need C The computer s modem 2 A telephone line C A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer z TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect L through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission 7 90 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 90 56K modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending
199. 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 217 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 you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation 230 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 182 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 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
200. the Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones a pair of external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable ym NOTE You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable J This cable is not shipped with your System z TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate E to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the S PDIF Digital Optical out on the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 1 82 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the S PDIF Digital Optical out The out requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 3 Adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your compu
201. the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows 0 If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have an S PDIF compliant sound card select Enable S PDIF output This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver 20 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front Properties General Audio Display I Startup in full screen mode M osp Coreei Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the pointer over the control panel then click
202. the keme _trowee _ Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 Inthe Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 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 don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search 1 48 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Internet Explorer My Documents A Outlook Express 4 My Recent Documents gt v fae My Pictures windows Media Player Wf MSN Explorer Ta My Music a WordPad Wg My Computer a Windows Movie Maker a My Network Places Control Panel k Printers and Faxes E7 Remote Desktop Connection Help and Support All Programs gt I Run B Log Off Shut Down Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 49 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet x sd 2 Click All files and folders Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of a
203. timated battery life for each mode The preset modes are oe Long Life K Kod Normal Z Ww High Power DVD Playback RZ Kod Z Ww Presentation RZ Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Toshiba Utilities 1 27 TOSHIBA Console Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon TOSHIBA HWSetup General Password Boot Priori
204. ting video data Your computer has an i LINK port on the back which provides very fast data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per second You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port In addition to its high speed it supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Like your USB ports the i LINK port supports hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between the i LINK port and your USB ports is that the i LINK port supports faster data transfer rates Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit meme 01 0 00 12 Expanded controls button Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 188 Exploring Your Options 1 19 Exploring audio features 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 b
205. to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 55 Lesson 13 Using System Restore To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tool and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears 1 DO Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 IfI am lost what do I do system Restore Welcome to System Restore You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance Tkig selec the ined that yauwa ko patirni iystem Restore returns your computer to an earlier time called a restore point without causing you to lose recent work such as saved documents e mail or history and Restore m
206. ton appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 33 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 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 folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together t
207. top of the key The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows when the Caps lock is on For more information see Overlay keys on page 70 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc disk activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Stand By mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive the DVD ROM or the DVD ROM CD RW drive is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer
208. try again If you forget your power on password and therefore cant turn on your computer take your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for help a After the third incorrect password submission the system automatically shuts down 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 d 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 Gul Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 133 Primary and secondary control buttons
209. ty LAN a This tab lets you set conditions for LAN Wake up on LAN Enabled TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window 1 28 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following oH General Allows you to view current BIOS version RZ Password Allows you to set user passwords Z Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Gil LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake up on LAN feature Choose the desired tab and accompanying options Chapter 6 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative w
210. ul SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired LAN a wireless LAN or between devices equipped with Bluetooth To access SPANworks 2000 o 1 Click the SPANworks icon on the desktop 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next Select Set up an advanced connection Click Next Select Connect directly to another computer NA wu A U Choose the appropriate role for your computer Exploring Your Options 1 13 An overview of using the Internet Guest Host 8 Follow the on screen instructions An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 137 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World
211. ularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following K Xd In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Z Ww Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions If Something Goes Wrong 21 5 Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu Resolving a hardware conflict If you receiv
212. ulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 1 20 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console t TOSHIBA Console Customizing Your Computer Power TOSHIBA Sub LCD Management Button D amp Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Hardwa Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features Customize Your Computer Network t Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management TOSHIBA Button Controls Sub LCD Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 114 Toshiba Hardware Toshiba Utilities 1 21 TOSHIBA Console Network The features in this category are K Start Bluetooth for systems with this option C Bluetooth settings for systems with this option IR Utility Security The features available in this category are K Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOHSIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console window click TOSHIBA Button Controls The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears 1 292 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console amp 2 TOSHIBA Controls
213. until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but with the operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed 1 5 A Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin window 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 The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also restore the object by dragging it to the desktop But when you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin Getting
214. up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected K ww Click Properties Z kd Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem KZ Exploring Your Options 1 69 Exchanging data with another computer The Modem AMR Properties box appears 8 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly 9 Ifthe modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 10 Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem Options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 90 z TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home y disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call A Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality 1 10 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote network you need a dial up connection AZ A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your authorized Toshiba representative Setting up the con
215. us as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The center button rep resents Enter Or use keyboard shortcut None increases decreases T Up gt Right Down lt Left Enter Use this DAB 000 BHO HOG l WinDVD 2000 203 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Numeric keypad 0 9 use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button on the lower right corner of the numeric keypad 4 to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad Menu button dis None plays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back 20 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Chapter button C displays a list of all EA the chapters in the current DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num ber Title button Dis T plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter Audio tracks dis A EAE plays a list of all the i audio track options This feature is m
216. uter for the first time For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 100 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty Getting Started 5 Using the computer for the first time Je 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready on line Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard Pressing the power button o Cy NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the
217. ve a Type Il card you can insert it into either we the upper or the lower slot 1 8 4 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot E lt Removing PC Cards 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly 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 Exploring Your Options 1 85 Using SmartMedia cards 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 an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar O
218. verlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance 22 8 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system om Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support Z Ww DirectX 8 1 or higher Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software K Z Ww If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD error messages 229 This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM drive is not a valid disc type Valid di
219. window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer Remove the battery Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover A 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later NY CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module
220. x 14 Mono Mono 70 Pels 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Pels 11 VGA Grph_ 640 x 480 8x 16 2of 256K 2o0f256K 60 Pels 12 VGA Grph_ 640 x 480 8x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 Pels 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 256 of 256 of 70 Pels 256K 256K Glossary z TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may L not be available on your computer 7 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewrite memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 25 258 DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request
221. y computer to an earlier time Favorites lists O Create a restore point Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible Your computer automatically creates restore points called system checkpoints but you can also use System Restore to create your own restore points This is useful if you are about to make a major change to your system such as installing a new program or changing your registry System Restore Settings To continue select an option and then click Next Next gt Cancel Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time Lesson 14 If am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the l Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Ifyou don t have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 5 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 2 If you do not see the ind
222. y connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files ILA Using a microphone Attaching a microphone amp 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 1 80 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features File Edit Effects Help Position 0 00 sec Positioning bar Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time When you have finished recording click the Stop button To hear what you just recorded click the Play button To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties Exploring Your Options 1 8 Exploring audio features 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and
223. your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 At Lesson 6 Starting programs This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 2 Click Start then All Programs 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 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows S My Documents Sample Windows Ex
224. ze keyboard 72 energy saving features 100 environmental considerations 41 42 ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non system disk or disk error 212 225 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 WinDVD 229 Error checking 223 Ethernet 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 167 not working 223 external speakers 181 F FAT File Allocation Table 223 fax setting auto receive 63 fax function enabling 63 setting up 63 files 133 backing up 68 77 copying to diskette 77 printing 74 saving 67 73 Fn key 33 72 assigning functions 116 Fn esse 114 assigning keys 116 change remove key assignments 118 drag and drop 116 keyboard 115 starting 115 using keyboard or pointing device 117 viewing key assignments 118 folders 133 displaying information 165 FreedomWare 131 front panel 34 function keys 33 69 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36 58 hardware conflicts 215 resolving 216 headphone jack 182 headphones connecting 182 Help 156 Windows XP 214 Hibernation 91 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107 restarting 92 97 Hibernation mode 64 hiding windows

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