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1. Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer 1 60 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate software program Exploring video features Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen a TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not L enabled on all systems 7 HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles TD cr Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical amangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 v Screen resolution Color quality E More Highest 32bit iv 1280 by 800 pixels lini in Sample Display P
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3. 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 43 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Help and Support Center Type in the kegroord to find ia Using Paint cresting PCCUPES Ung Paint Parm is a draveng bool pou can use to creata black and shite or color drawings that you can save as bitmap benp files You can alio use Paint te Pathures and images send your draveng in e mail set the image as a desktop background and et vere save image files using different file formats automaticaly viewing pictures i captis Open E Paint mor Hing abure F Hetis g picbuness uar Faini To open Paini dick Start point to All Programs point to cresgir 7 Par daplaying boina niont Accessories and then Sick Paint taing picbunes file information a For mformaten about using Paint click the Help menu in Paint Fokas he ae For more information dick Belated Topics tap baky Tiareigating rauti Fas l PAN opening ies in Windows Pichure amd Fax View Related Topics opening in Windows Picture and Fane Yie personalizing your computer enth pictures prinhing piure Pubbkehing pachuras bo thee Veta ents Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Paint link The operating system opens the Paint program Not every Help topic contains a hot link to st
4. shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk 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 T TFT display See active matrix display omnes 031 U universal serial bus USB 2 0 A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port 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 d
5. 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card To remove the PC Card press the eject button once Remove the PC Card and store it properly Removing a PC Card Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Exploring Your Options 1 6 Using PC Cards Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 166 CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation command on page 95 and Stand By command on page 96 Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require h
6. Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 10 Getting Started Setting up a printer 4 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer ga TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the P operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore 5 the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference J 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes Getting Started 11 Turning off the computer 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is con
7. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name for example C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and NT file system NTFS on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 1 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The drive s properties box appears Click on Properties Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears for example Check Disk C 6 You can choose one or both options A
8. CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Getting Started 65 Installing additional memory optional Inserting the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as d
9. Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection and you will see the screen Checking your internet connectivity A window will display the message How will this computer connect to the internet The system displays three selections Telephone modem Digital subscriber line DSL or cable or Local Area Network LAN Getting Started 53 Setting up your computer 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computer s modem must have an Internet connection A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 Ifyou selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window will display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register
10. on page 68 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information lf Something Goes Wrong 1 OF Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 153 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
11. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the 25 power button located on the top of the keyboard For an illustration to help you locate this button see Front with the display open on page 41 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 indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source 0 The battery light Glows amber while the 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 107 CO The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use The disc activity indicator flashes while the optical drive ay is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move
12. Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Select the specific device from the device category To enable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front When you mouse over the small icon the status of Disabled displays To disable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a blue check mark on it When you mouse over the small icon the status of Enabled displays Click the icon You are given the option of disabling or enabling the device Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 2 Click Start Click My Computer with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab 1 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Device Manager button To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information abou
13. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive Learning the Basics S Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION 0 avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust GAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place spindle Disc Correct position Incorrect position es Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindl
14. computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM 224 sn 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 F 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 Appl
15. example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turningon the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 I utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
16. 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 NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer 14 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PC Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a SGHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5GHz Canada USA 19 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in th
17. to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 1 800 457 7777 1 1 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 46 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks If you have used a Windows operating system before you will find the Windows XP operating system familiar Whether you have used a Wind
18. 84 CD DVD control and digital audio modes 85 Inserting a GS ccce 86 Playing an audio OD ccce 88 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 90 Removing a disc with the computer on 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Caring for CDs and DVDS eee 91 Setting up for communications 92 Connecting the modem to a phone line 92 Connecting your computer to a network 92 Powering down the COmMpUter eeens 93 Using Turn Off or Shut down cece 94 Hibernation command ccceeeeeseesseeeeeeeeees 95 Stand By COMMANG cece cece eee eeeeeen 96 Turning off more quickly 97 Starting again after Turn Off vu 98 Using Hibernation ccce 98 Starting again from Hibernation mode 99 Using Stand by eec 100 Going into Stand by mode more quickly 101 Starting again from Stand by 102 Toshiba sS online resources aosan 102 Contents 27 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing cenna 103 Toshiba s energy Saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Power management ceee 105 Charging the battery acsccccccnnnes 105 Charging the RIC battery eee 106 Monitoring battery DOWEL cecceeeeeeeeeeeseeees 107 Determining remaining battery power 107 Conserving battery pOWer nccc 108 What to do when the battery runs low 109 Setting battery alarms cece eee eeeeeee 110 Changing the main battery eee eee
19. 95 powering down 93 Standby 96 communications programs 92 setting up 92 system resources 175 via modem 92 compact discs inserting 87 problem solving 185 removing 90 computer cleaning 72 lock 73 moving 73 non system disk or disk error message 171 placement 47 protection 46 running on battery power 103 setting up 52 63 transferring information 155 turning off 94 98 100 144 turning on 59 using at the office 152 164 warning resume failure message 171 work area 46 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 152 164 external speakers 163 modem 92 mouse 66 power cable 57 to a network 92 USB mouse 66 conserving battery power 108 Contents CDs 90 DVDs 90 control buttons 61 control buttons for DVD ROM or multifunction drive 84 cursor control mode light 44 customizing taskbar 146 D date and time setting 137 DC IN 56 desktop 118 browsing style 148 creating new icon 119 creating shortcuts 132 major features 118 properties 136 shortcut menu 122 Start button 119 234 system tray 120 taskbar 119 129 Device Manager 176 checking properties 177 disabling a device 177 dial up connection 93 Dial Up Networking Wizard 93 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 156 158 disk activity light 43 Disk Defragmenter 184 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 184 missing files trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskettes copying files to 82 display doesn t look normal flickers 182 external monitor n
20. 97 Cooling Method TOSHIBA toes _ tev _J i Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using 1 00 Learning the Basics Using Stand by If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel NOTE If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button Using Stand by Follow these steps to power down the computer using the Stand by 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By Turn off computer a Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel SS Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power Learning the Basics 1 0 Using Stand by mode The on off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode CAUTION lf you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Stand by mod
21. Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement 20 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio
22. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared devices that are connected to the network Detailed information about each device such as the driver version number and the status are also displayed 212 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Adapter Name Intel R PAO 100 VE Network Connecti _ DevicelD PCI WWEN_SOS6LDEV_1031 amp 5UBSYS_000 Status En MAC Address 00 00 39 86 b0 95 i Driver Provider Microsctt i Driver Versicex 5 41 220 Driver Date 7 1 2001 9 Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card p SMC ICC Fast Infrared Port I Stap on the task tray Viewing the device settings gt Network Connections Displays the Network Connection window which contains detailed information about the network connection Enable Disable You can easily enable or disable any of the listed devices simply by selecting the desired device and then clicking the Enable Disable button Each time a device is enabled or disabled the status of the device will change Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 215 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 3 ConfigFree Utilities Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility displays a list of all the regist
23. Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia 198 Spain lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Z rich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsviegen 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 I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany 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 Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password
24. The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make 199 200 Hot Keys Instant password security the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field typ
25. Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional The digital mode light goes on in digital mode when the computer is playing a CD or DVD with the computer on The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter 4 4 Finding Your Way Around Underside 7 The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor x control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the cursor control overlay on page 79 The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the numeric keypad overlay on page 79 CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data Underside Battery module Battery module release Expansion memory Modem cover Wi Fi cover Slot cover The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory Finding Your Way Aroun
26. Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot For detailed information refer to your operating system s documentation Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site 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 1 T 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window app
27. are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter desktop in the Help and Support Index Exploring Your Options 1 49 Personalizing your desktop 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 Folder Options O Show common tasks in folders Browse folders aes Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own window Click items as follows is Single click to open an item point to select Underline icon titles consistent with my browser Underline icon titles only when point at ther Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Apply Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then 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 1 50 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop a regular basis For
28. 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 To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop T 4 Getting Started Caring for your computer WE 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips o Save your work frequently Your work temporarily stays in the computer s memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your batter
29. 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 modes The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you If a CD is in the The operating sys press Play Pause drive the system tem starts the Media enters CD player Player starts and the mode and operates as digital audio file a stand alone CD begins to play player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts While in CD DVD DVD ROM drive mode you press the power turns off mode button 86 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you If a CD is in the The operating sys press Play Pause drive the system tem starts the Media enters CD player Player starts and the mode and operates as digital audio file a stand alone CD begins to play player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts Operating system is If a CD is in the Media Player starts running and you drive the Media and the digital audio press Play Pause Media Player starts file begins to play and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play Inserting a disc CAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down
30. disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its Some discs run correctly but 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 1 86 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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 h
31. dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and 19 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the
32. documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting PC Cards on page 165 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected gt Sd Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services gt eSa 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 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hard
33. file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system 0 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 operating systems P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard 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 Plu
34. have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them 1 3 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson amp Closing programs Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs x 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program aA HINT Always save your work before you close a program A 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 Windows accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 33 Lesson 9
35. in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK For more information 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 Resolving a hardware conflict 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work
36. increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare 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 Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernate mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely po
37. is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power i TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is 4 set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a 5 A DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes 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 Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multi function drive resides on the front 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 either closed or open DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM drive may look like this Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive 8 4 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power
38. not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print 82 Learning the Basics Backing up your files Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CD or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a floppy disk drive you may back up file to a floppy disk as follows 1 To back up to a CD or other media insert the media into the diskette appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy hE HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than z one file 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM Learning the Basics 83 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive NOTE For optimum DVD performance it
39. off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 93 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode Animproved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 145 1 46 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Active Desktop interface what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars what information appears at the top of each
40. only one wired LAN device is disconnected ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device Auto Switch SSID The Auto Switch SSID option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs ConfigFree detects the Service Set Identifier SSID of the wireless network that you are connected to If the SSID matches the Wireless Network SSID specified in Auto Switch the ConfigFree switches to the corresponding profile NOTE If your notebook computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Glossary Va Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI COM2 CPU DC 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 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 21 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 NTFS PC PCI 218 t direct me
41. 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 gt The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking lf Something Goes Wrong 1 13 The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 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
42. optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction Getting Started D Selecting a place to work Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even 1f 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 light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may dama
43. sharp images For more information about viewing options see Exploring video features on page 160 The power button turns the computer on and off Holding down the power button for four seconds resets the computer The Internet button launches your default Internet browser The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions The TV Out button activates an external display device such as a TV when connected to the S video port The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 76 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The function Keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 199 The front panel lights and system indicator lights provide information about various system functions The TouchPad enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse with primary and secondary functions The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The CD DVD control buttons let you 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 more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 The stereo
44. speakers let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs Front panel lights CD mode light S Battery light Digital mode light AC power light Power on light d The AC Attached light glows green when the AC adapter is attached to the computer The Power on light glows blue when the computer is on The light blinks when the computer is in Standby mode Finding Your Way Around 43 Front with the display open 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 1f the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 107 The CD mode light and Digital mode light indicate which audio mode is active For more information on CD DVD control buttons see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 System indicator lights e O s gt Go The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc activity light flashes when the optical drive is being accessed The SD card slot light goes on when the card slot is in use On those systems with Wi Fi the wireless antenna indicator glows amber when the computer s wireless antenna is on The
45. station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment O 2 8 2 4FHI 4 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m BR WO NO e This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 2l 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains
46. tab Click the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab Follow the instructions to set up your desktop OA on A U Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appears Click the Desktop tab Click the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop 6 To view additional components click New The New Desktop Item dialog box appears 1 48 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 7 To browse the Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 8 To select some other Web site type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways For further information see your operating system documentation or access Windows Help by clicking Start Help and Support Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window gt Folders
47. the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01INYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 22 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LAS
48. the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time Lesson 14 If am lost what do do This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 2 Ifyou do not see the index click the Index button on the top of the screen Help and Support Center displays the Index 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Help and Support Center Sample Help and Support Center 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 pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising
49. to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Sd Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipm
50. w 2003 I 2 3 4 3 amp 7a 9 Wi 13 i i5 i i7 if i A 2l a Oo H S PrE r e a rent ime zone Padi Standard Time Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date amp Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet for this function to work Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 39 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disapp
51. window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs A DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which Z J is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address A N Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To customize your taskbar settings point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button then click Properties Exploring Your Options 1 4f Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears Click the Desktop
52. you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals lf Something Goes Wrong 1 93 If you need further assistance if you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows XP documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for
53. your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 177 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer For a Plug and Play device Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device gt Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them lf Something Goes Wrong 1 T Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling or enabling a device 1 vn amp U N 7 Click Start click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears
54. your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor gt To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad gt To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself gt To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 121 Getting Started 61 Using the computer for the first time Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find
55. 111 Removing the battery from the computer 111 Taking care of your battery ccenn 112 Safety precautions cececceeseecsseesesseeeeeees 112 Maximizing battery life 113 Disposing of used batteries safely 00 ee 115 TRAY VN UDS a sceecivsecacestenecuses cecettnanctaseenneesaaanenece 116 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 117 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop ccce 118 Finding your way around the desktop 118 Windows XP file system oo eeeeeeeeeeeee 120 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control DUTLONS TOGCINGD scerna 121 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 00 0 123 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 124 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 126 Lesson 6 Starting programs eccerre 127 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding win OS eee ee eee 129 Using the taskbar 129 Minimizing and maximizing windows 129 2 8 Contents Resizing and moving WINdOWS eee 130 Lesson 8 Closing programs c eee ee seers 132 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts eee 132 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 132 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 133 Lesson 10 Changing the screen Savet 6 135 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 00 137 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 138 Lesson 13 Using System Restore cee 140 Lesson 14 If am lost what do d0 a
56. 141 Windows XP Help and Support Center 141 Using the online tours and tutorials 143 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 144 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 145 Windows XP special features 0 ccceeeeeee 145 Personalizing your desktop ccs 146 Customizing the taskbar cece eeeeee 146 Bringing the world to your desktop 147 Changing desktop and browsing style 148 Personalizing individual windows 149 Customizing window toolbars 150 Displaying information about each folder 151 Using your computer at the office 152 setting up for communications 153 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 154 Setting up a dial up connection 154 Exchanging data with another computer 155 Transferring files using a parallel port CONNEC OM ecann 155 Getting help transferring files 155 Connecting to the Internet s 156 An overview of using the Internet n 157 The Internet nnn 157 Contents 29 The World Wide Web ccc eecceeseeeeeeeees 157 Internet Service ProviderS eccsns 158 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 158 Surfing the Internet 158 Internet features 159 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet nnn 159 Exploring video features eennn 160 Changing the display properties setting 160 Display settings hot key
57. 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 75 for instructions 1 92 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to a CD or other media following the steps in Saving your work on page 80 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to media such as a CD on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires
58. 6 microphone jack 40 Microsoft Internet Explorer 92 Microsoft Windows XP 117 minimizing 129 modem determining COM port 153 port 38 92 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 153 upgrading 153 modem using 92 monitor connecting 152 164 not working 181 port 38 mouse connecting 66 moving the computer 73 My Computer 120 122 network connecting to 92 dial up connection 93 New Folder icon 126 new text document 125 Notepad 125 numeric mode light 44 0 object properties 136 on off light 42 online tours 143 p Paint 127 palm rest 42 parallel port 38 password instant 199 PC Card Card and Socket Services 164 checklist 187 CIS Card Information Structure 187 computer stops working 188 eject button 39 errors 189 23 hot swapping fails 188 inserting 165 modem default 153 not recognized 189 problem solving 186 188 removing 166 replacing 166 slots 39 using 164 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 164 Plug and Play 176 port infrared 39 ports modem 38 monitor 38 parallel 38 USB 38 39 power cable 57 cable connectors 206 computer will not start 171 monitoring 107 problem solving 179 taking care of your battery 112 power down options Turn Off 94 98 100 Power Management powering down 93 power usage mode 109 powering off 93 precautions 50 57 primary button 61 printer Add Printer Wizard 68 problem solving 190 printing a file 81 problem solvi
59. Creating shortcuts 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Create Shortcut This wizard helps you to create shortcuts to local or network programs Files Folders computers or Internet addresses Type the location of the item Browse Click Next to continue Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search 1 3 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Die Cot Yew favortes Toos belp O B JP aue gt rodes TH Address a Search Resuks x Name In Folder To start your search follow the instructions in the left pane Search by amy or all of the criterias below Alor part gf the fie nane A mord o phrase in the Fie Look in S Nerd Drives CyD Ei M When was it y modfied What size is it y More advanced x options Sample Search options on
60. DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 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 al ON Finding Your Way Around 39 Right side The cooling vent prevents the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at maximum speed CAUTION T0 prevent possible CPU overheating do not block the cooling vents when the computer is in use Right side SD card slot Security lock slot i LINK Port PC Card slot PC Card eject button USB port m The PC Card slot supports a Type II PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 164 for more information The PC Card eject button releases PC Cards from its slot The SD card slot holds a stamp size flash memory card with various capacities of memory 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 C The USB port lets you connect a USB peripheral to your computer aia The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large heavy object such as your desk 40 Finding Your Way Around Left side Left s
61. ER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those icai specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2003 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited 23 Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO LIMITED
62. Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 6 Starting programs x 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The operating system displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window 1 2 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Prog
63. IDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 228 om NT file system NTFS An advanced
64. 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 Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 174 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Press Enter to continue booting To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 179 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Press any key If this does not resolve then problem press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer 1 12 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 The Windows
65. Pad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 1 30 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window T Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs 3 Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window paa i The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore Down button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in th
66. TOSHIBA I Satellite P10 P15 Series User s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 168 in this guide WARNINGS Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling C6661 0803M1 2 Model Satellite P10 P15 Series ReWritable CD DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and or DVD drive s among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data p
67. WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecti
68. Windows XP Operating System 1 1 Q Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop a Toshiba Access You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Toshiba Access Opens a window with links to software updates services and support and other important benefits Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and Support Center Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 127 Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window 1 20 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop you open You can use t
69. angement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJILIC 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 Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiF1 certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Caution Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Caution This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 85 GHz frequency range Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of en
70. aria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno Verifi care con 1 rivenditori la procedura da seguire L uso per installazione in esterni non e permessa Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio f
71. art 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 online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system 1 4 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer outs m omer E Beewrtr fisitiseir Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click What s new in Windows XP 3 Click Taking a tour or tutorial 4 On the right pane click Take the Windows XP tour Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the Operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let the operating system shut down your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn
72. ating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system Introduction 35 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 168 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 on page 193 36 Finding Your Way Around 3 Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Front panel lights Display latch CD DVD control buttons Volume control DVD ROM drive shown 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 The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on throu
73. bus See also bus ws 225 function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernate A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files 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 Standby 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 whi
74. cated on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information 1 58 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is acompany that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Microsoft s Web browser Internet Explorer which is preinstalled on your system is automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for exam
75. ch acnee 215 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect 008 216 Auto SWiteh SSID arcsin 216 CIOSY LA AOE 217 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go Your system comes with the Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your 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 If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to 32 Introduction 3 Safety icons Go 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 classi
76. ch certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program 226 om 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 a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group o
77. cing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level Approximately 90 degree angles 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 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 49 Selecting a place to work Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows 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 gt Avoi
78. connect 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 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
79. cseseessseeeeeseeeen 191 Develop good computing habits 0 0 191 If you need further assistance 193 Before you Call esner 193 Contacting Toshiba wu cece cece eeeeeeeeees 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 0 195 Toshiba s worldwide Offices cccceeeseessees 195 Appendix A Hot Ke VS noose 199 Instant password security cne 199 Without a password csscccscscrrrrns 199 Wina Da SOW Ol esrin 199 Maintaining security when the battery is not Wy CNN CO n 200 SLALU ATO DNN 201 Power USAGE MOE eeeeeeeseeseesseseesesseeeeeeeseneens 201 Stand DY MOQO ssccecassosteeeseneetcesccatee cenncgnnashanears 202 Hibernation mode c cc cecceesssseeeeeessseeeeeeeesneees 203 Display modes crtesscccecctneencdaeresathiacevectuanaseeotversenels 204 Display modes ccce 204 Enabling a wireless device usscsccscccccen 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad cecce 205 Keyboard hot keys cccccccceesssseeeseessseeeeeeeesseeees 205 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 05 206 Contents 37 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer cee secceeeeeeseeseeeeeeeees 207 Getting Started 208 ContfigFree Main Screen cece eee 208 Starting COnfigFree ooo cee eecceeseseeeeeerees 209 Configuring ConfigFree ascen 209 ConfigFree Utilities 0nen 210 Connectivity Doctor ccenn 210 Device Settings nnneren 211 Profile Settings i o 213 QUICK COnnect een 214 Using Auto Swit
80. cting the AC adapter 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 8 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning ON the POWEN cece seeecceeseeeeeeeeees 59 Using the TouchPad ces 60 CONTO DUONG aene 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Installing additional memory optional 62 Removing a memory MOduIe cece 66 Connecting a MOUSE oeenn 66 Connecting a printer cssc 67 Setting UP a printer ceee 68 Turning off the Computer ccce 71 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece cece eeeeeeee 72 Cleaning the Computer ccce 12 Moving the COMPUTEL cc cc eeeceessseeeeeeeeees 13 Using a Computer lOCK ec ecceeeeesesseeeeeees 13 Chapter 3 Learning the BaS CS n 15 Computing UPS aasa ct ces sunaeoes dete anneedoaue 15 Using the keyboard ccce 76 Character Keys ceecee 11 Ctrl Fn and Alt lt a Tf FUNCTION K YS ccc cccecscsecessessseeeesessssseeeeeeesesees 1 20 Contents Windows special KeYS cccceccceeeeeeeereeen 78 VC KOVS ucni 18 Starting a program 80 SAVING YOU WOKK cc ceceeccceeeeceeseecseeseseesetneeennens 80 Printing your WOFKK cccccccccceesseeeeeeseeseeeeesesseeeeeens 8 Backing up your files ccccccccccccenres 62 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 82 Drive components and control buttons 83 DVD ROM drive components 83 CD DVD control buttons eee eens
81. d Underside 45 See Installing additional memory optional on page 62 for detailed information q__ The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 111 A w The release secures the battery to the computer preventing it from dislodging from the computer case 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 which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 40 Getting Started 4f Selecting a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidi
82. d see Using Hibernation on page 98 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 98 Stand By command The Stand by puts the 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 when choosing Stand by o While in Stand by mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode gt 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 mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using CAUTION lf you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For more information about the Stand by see Using Stand by on page 100 For information about going into Stand by mode more quickly see Going into Stand by mode more quickly on page 101 Learning the Basics O Using Turn Off or Shut down Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display
83. d 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 AWARNING 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 50 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 improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks gt 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
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85. e If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Wi can parlam the same acon each time you meet a disk of conned a dewice mith this kind of file CF Musoti Wheat do you want Windows io do Orme ey Copan hoke bo vate ikea Take ino action Sample Audio CD window Learning the Basics 89 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The Windows Media Player window appears Windows Media Player Sel File View Play Tools Help Acai yk yy me P eristi To RA AAAA Now Playing Media Guide notify Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser Total Time 0 01 IA a m EN eal hs s Eme ee cos ae Rewind Play Fast forward Stop Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen Volume control The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button 90 Learning t
86. e Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Toshiba Power Management Utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the battery on page 105 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 ST Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external k
87. e frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 12 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stat
88. e 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 point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 4 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do System Resione Welcome to System Restore To begin 2ebect thee task hat pad want bo perenne E Recbore my couter bon eerker bre C Orgsbs resbors point Any changes that Syster Restore mabes Iho yaur oanpuber am opeta mhs Fis mputir riire eval spa ae bt youcen sare 5 System R zie Ege n aba pour Cea t ponis e is use i you abnt maka s kn your eyshers such ay cages weballing a mi benie dardni Gar agir Babam Lehon Hailing Th continus select am option and than click Meck Sample System Restore Welcome screen The operating system guides you through
89. e by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 2 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon Click the Advanced tab Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand by mode when you close the display panel Click OK Close the Control Panel 1 02 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 194 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chap
90. e following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 16 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to gt Bluetooth Specification Ver 1 1 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Ss Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as d
91. e password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics ter 201 Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Sound Fn This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Power usage mode Fn 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 AQAQea 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 202 ee mode Stand by mode F3 Fn 03 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 vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand by confir
92. e top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 3 4 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it Click Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are 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 x 2 gt e shy teeme et E ga a ad hes ewe rehte com OTOP Ace GQ C etreirts Ermers Qee de reo Mode TOSHIBA E United States of America Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you
93. ears N Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions gt Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem or other appropriate link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict 1s lf Something Goes Wrong 1 15 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 s
94. ears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed file gdt yem Fawkes Took Help j GB mh Ee rade Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin 1 A Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 13 Using System Restore Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted When you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu Click Yes to confirm that you are sure HINT Empty th
95. ection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 nan amp U N Connect the cable Load the transfer program on both computers Set any specific options Start the transfer When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start then Help and Support The Help and Support window appears Click the Index button In the dialog box type direct cable connections Follow the online guide instructions 1 56 Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you may need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line DSL a cable connection or a satellite link A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web bro
96. ectronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store To connect a USB printer 68 Getting Started Setting up a printer 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on a your computer 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet To connect a parallel printer CAUTION Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both VA 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port o C To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer below Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver ei
97. efined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group 1 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and WirelessLAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and WirelessLAN de
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99. elp from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding in the Windows XP operating system 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously 2 The Windows Task Manager appears 168 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 69 3 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list E Windows Task Manager mA File Options View Windows ShutDown Help Applications Processes Performance Networking Users Task Status E HT End Task Switch To Processes 20 CPU Usage 0 Commit Charge 89684K 62124 Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program na
100. ent 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 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 CES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems 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
101. er you have three options to choose from Turn Off Stand By and Hibernation You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On Q 4 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down A TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to P power down your computer save your files and make sure the 5 disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer SO amp Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel _ Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK Learning the Basics O5 Using Turn Off or Shut down The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the shift key while the Turn Off c
102. ered profiles in ConfigFree You can also add modify and delete profiles switch the profile being used and view specific details about each profile Created Date 12 10 2002 1 27 07 PM Comment i i Eg TCPAP Settings Q Oa I Sta on the task tray Viewing registered profiles Details The Details button displays the ConfigFree Details screen This screen displays detailed information for each profile and can be used to view the various settings for each registered profile Auto Switch The Auto Switch button accesses the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 215 Internet Options The Internet Options button opens the Microsoft Windows Internet Options dialog box See your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information 21 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Add Modify and Delete a Profile To add a new profile to ConfigFree click the Add button in the Profile Settings screen To overwrite an existing profile select the profile to be overwritten and then click Add To modify an existing profile select the profile you want to modify and then click Modify gt To delete an existing profile select the profile to be deleted and then click Delete A message box displays confirming that you want to delete the profile Switch Profiles To switch the profile that is bein
103. ergy 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 Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment O Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the fo
104. ervice 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 1 2 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer You can also type a Web address in the address line Fle EE View Fyvorites Took Help E i F Search E Polders pi 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 a5 Lesson 4 Creating a new 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 n
105. escribed in step 8 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 62 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 62 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports Getting Started 6 Installing additional memory optional Connecting a printer CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an el
106. esigned to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 42 AC power light 59 Accessories programs 128 140 audio features 161 avoiding injury 47 battery caring for 112 changing 111 charge not lasting 180 charging 71 105 conserving power 108 disposal 115 installing 111 light 59 107 monitoring power 107 not charging 179 power usage mode 201 removing 111 RTC real time clock 104 106 battery cover 45 latch 45 buttons CD Player 89 CD DVD control 42 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject 84 Internet 41 42 PC Card eject 39 power 41 Start 119 TOSHIBA Console 41 C calculator 132 caps lock light 43 Card and Socket Services 164 CD and DVDs caring for 91 viewing contents 90 CD Player control panel 89 CD DVD control and digital audio modes 85 CDs inserting 87 232 233 problem solving 185 channels DMA 175 Character Map 133 charging main battery 105 RTC real time clock battery 106 checking device properties 177 cleaning CD or DVDs 91 computer 72 click 61 closing programs 132 comfort chair 48 lighting 49 work habits 50 commands Hibernate
107. etting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 3 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 4 Click the arrow beside the current option to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box 1 3 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop MM Date amp Time Time Zone intemet Time Date hiy
108. ew document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson 126 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 5 Creating a new folder _ DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press
109. example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Address bar Standard buttons E Contral Panel Pick a category Te Appearance and Themes 28 Printers and Other Hardware Scbesork and Iinbranet Connections yo Uber Accounts re pr PG tor Remove Programs B wire cn ac ia s Sounds Speech and Awdio Devices Accessibility Opteons Sample toolbar locations Exploring Your Options 1 D 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 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 Disp
110. eyboard 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 1 82 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built
111. f computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives Glossary 221 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 M
112. f the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ 45 A connector used to attach computers to LANS local area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called 230 ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel
113. fied according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information 3 4 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information ga TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information L about the computer f y A DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text aS Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com The Microsoft Windows oper
114. file in the Windows file system Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left hand button You can also double tap the touch pad surface to perform the same function Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the right hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By F Refresh Me Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu 1 292 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 4 Cl
115. g 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 enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device won 220 processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also 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 o
116. g used select the profile you want to switch to and then click Switch Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector As aresult you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection will be broken and later re established If the Toshiba Wireless Projector setting has been changed from the default change the connection setting by using Quick Connect Setup menu NOTE The connection will be made in Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 D Using Auto Switch If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz 802 11a Quick Connect will change this mode to 2 4GHz 802 11b and then connect to the projector The wireless LAN configuration will return to the default settings under the following conditions If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this will disconnect the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Using Auto Switch The Auto Switch feature contai
117. ge the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus Yov ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you 92 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 52 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC cards Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter for more information Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 2 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next
118. gh the preinstalled operating systems For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 The front panel lights provide information about various system functions For more information see Front panel lights on page 42 The volume control lets you adjust the sound on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the volume down turn the dial to the left 3 8 Finding Your Way Around Back S video Cooling vent DC IN The DC IN port is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery The RGB monitor port lets you connect an external monitor The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The LAN port RJ 45 jack provides access to a Local Area Network LAN using a standard Ethernet network cable iim Cf The modem port lets you use a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 92 Ge The S video port lets you play DVD video on a projector or L gt TV that accepts video inputs The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer y
119. grams 127 System Restore 140 tours and tutorials 143 Turn Off 144 Web Tutorial 123 wireless antenna indicator 43 on off switch 40 Add Printer 68 Windows PC Card 187 World Wide Web 157
120. he Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION lf the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Learning the Basics OF Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gen
121. he main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 103 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Va D 8 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel _ Opening the display panel CAUTION 0 avoid damaging the display panel dont force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is Getting Started DO Using the computer for the first time manufactured using high precision technology
122. he 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 30 Learning the Basics Starting a program To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options hS Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start
123. he office _ a By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port An external mouse keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports Exploring Your Options 1 53 Using your computer at the office Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS 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 Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears Click the Modems tab A location box appears In the A
124. hese buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to access any
125. hiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied CAUTION lf you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Getting Started 63 Installing additional memory optional You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION 0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 94 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite P10 P15 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later
126. ibernation mode 72 93 hiding windows 129 hot key display modes 204 display settings 161 power usage mode 201 Stand by mode 202 wireless mode 205 hot keys display modes 204 instant password 199 keyboard functions 205 sound 201 hot swapping 164 precautions 166 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 157 icon 118 desktop 119 moving to desktop 119 naming 126 safety 33 indicator panel keyboard 43 infrared port 39 inserting CDs and DVDs 87 PC Cards 165 installing main battery 111 interference statement 13 Internal External mode 183 Internet 157 bookmarked site not found 173 button 41 42 chat rooms 159 connecting to 156 news groups 159 overview 157 slow connection 173 URL address not found 173 Internet Service Provider ISP 158 J jacks headphone 40 microphone 40 K keyboard 41 character keys 77 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 77 cursor control overlay 79 function keys 77 hot keys 205 indicator panel 43 not working 171 181 numeric keypad overlay 79 236 overlay keys 78 unexpected characters 180 Windows special keys 78 L lights 43 AC power 59 battery 59 107 caps lock 43 cursor control mode 44 disk activity 43 DVD ROM multi function drive 43 hard disk drive 43 59 numeric mode 44 on off 42 lock slot 39 main battery changing 111 removing 111 memory problem solving 178 removing 66 removing expansion slot cover 63 memory cards SD 39 memory module inserting 64 removing 6
127. ication programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension extension See file extension external device See device f file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To 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
128. ick an empty area to close the shortcut menu Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears My Computer Bie Ect Yew Favorites ook Heb Sample My Computer window X 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The operating system closes the My Computer window NOTE If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Uncheck Lock the Taskbar 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 23 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet T n lt 4 N A Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right Taskbar HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop 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 S
129. ide Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna on off switch functional only on systems with a wireless module installed O The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device J The line IN lets you connect a DVD or CD player cassette hi tape player or record player to your computer On those systems with Wi Fi the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off Finding Your Way Around 4 Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Function keys Internet button Power button TOSHIBA System o o onsole indicator lights button D N TV Out Kebot ae T button eypoar l J HA TouchPad f 7 pall i Ty Secondary Primary aa button button S mee lt Speaker Speaker Front CD DVD control buttons panel lights DE D ke The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear
130. igh pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Verify with the PC Card documentation that it is compatible with Windows XP Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 174 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Resolving a hardware conflict Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft
131. il cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Belgi Belgique For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is allowed For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is required for public usage outside building For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 2457 MHz en 11 2462 MHz Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor r
132. inadequate to produce sound from the computer Va To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 1 O 4 Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse o EJ By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the RGB monitor port For more information see Back on page 38 You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 66 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports Type II PC 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 difficu
133. int to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Positions 0 00 sec Positioning bar Record Stop Play 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 T 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button J 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Exploring Your Options 1 63 Exploring audio features Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device 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 internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be
134. ions are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment a 2 3 4 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m BR WwW N e This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment MPC13A 20 R 13 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number DO1 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Appro
135. 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 company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If 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 dis
136. k Options For more information on configuring ConfigFree see the online help ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor displays the connection configuration and the status of all wired and wireless LAN devices that are connected to the network For wireless network devices the signal strength and WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key settings if applicable also display NOTE Infrared for systems with infrared and dial up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor If a problem or potential problem is detected an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking on the exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off an exclamation point displays next to the wireless communication switch Upon clicking the exclamation point a description of the problem and a solution displays Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 1 ConfigFree Utilities Wireless Communication Switch is tumed OFF e 1 See ee Ra Taare ie Possible solutions Tuan on the wireless communication switch a1 V Stay on the task tray The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes However you can also use the Refresh button to refresh the screen
137. laying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 1 5 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Open the folder you want to view as a Web page In the Tools menu select Folder Options In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK E Control Panel Fe Edt jew Povos Joo Help E Pwd ree FE Pick a category Appearance and Thermes ne Printers and Other Hardware Mubeark amd Internet Commimctions y Usir Accounts i ey A Removy e Programs is alah Language and Regional e i Sounds Speech and udi Devries Accessibility Opteons F Performance and Maintcnance Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at t
138. lease make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
139. llowing radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 I utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appare
140. low amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Mobile Computing 1 1 D Disposing of used batteries safely Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING he computers main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability
141. lt to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system Exploring Your Options 1 65 Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place Inserting a PC Card CAUTION 0 avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot 1 66 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards
142. lure 171 Windows XP not working 172 programs closing 132 not running correctly 184 starting 80 Web browsers 157 properties 136 R recharging main battery 105 RTC battery 106 recording adjusting quality 163 sounds 161 Recovery media 34 Recycle Bin 119 139 removing CDs and DVDs 90 main battery 111 PC Cards 166 resizing windows 129 130 restarting from Hibernate 99 restarting from Standby 102 restarting from Turn Off 98 RTC real time clock battery 104 running the computer on battery power 103 S safety computer 116 disposing of batteries 115 icons 33 precautions 50 saving your work 80 ScanDisk 183 screen blank 181 doesn t look normal flickers 182 Screen Saver tab 136 SD cards 39 Search Engine 158 secondary button 61 security fitting a computer lock cable 73 instant password 199 lock slot 39 SelectServ 35 62 73 92 104 setting up communications 92 computer 46 52 63 date and time 137 printer 68 239 shortcut creating 132 menu 122 shut down 72 sound wav files 161 problem solving 186 speakers external 163 Stand by mode hot key 202 Standby 93 96 low battery 109 mode 42 restarting 102 using 100 Start button 119 starting a program 80 starting up the computer from Standby 102 Startup menu problem solving 172 support for Windows 119 S video 38 system indicator panel 42 System Restore 140 System Tools 140 system tray 120 T taskbar 119 129 customizing 146 telephone line con
143. mation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 100 uen 203 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn N This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display THotkey Do vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 98 204 e Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device see 205 Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn ia This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi ante
144. me then End Task 6 Select the Shut Down menu then click Turn Off 1 10 lf Something Goes Wrong Windows Task Manager File Options View Windows ShutDown Help Stand By Hibernate Task Restart Log Off stever Switch User WinKey L Applications Processes Perfc JE L End Task Switch To Windows Task Manager Shutdown menu Turn Off option The computer shuts down Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer lf Something Goes Wrong 1 11 Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start
145. menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 127 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive CAUTION Always Save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Power management on page 105 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature Learning the Basics ST 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 yas HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently cH working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the WZ new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 120 Printing your work Va 2 a your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 68 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is
146. mory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface NT file system personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect ws 219 PCMCIA RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN WWW Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory real time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its sim
147. mputer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option Turn off computer Foo amp Hibernate Turn Off Restart Cancel ll Sample Turn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon Learning the Basics QO Using Hibernation 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power Save Modes Alam Advanced Battery Pover Meter amp Select the power saving selling you mani to use Optorg F Aua show icon on the taskbar Prompt tot password when compie tunet from standby hiberwhor F Enable hibemate support F Aut r Powe buttons When close the bd of my potable computer Hibemate When pese the power button an my computer Power OFF Battery Capacity
148. nd 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 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 1 36 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes A DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application LS This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Themes eaten Seren Saver Aopeance Settings A heme i a background pis a set of sounds icons and other temanta to helo you personales your computer wih ane click Theme Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab G
149. nected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Next 13 Click Finish You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server gt Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off 2 Getting Started Caring for your computer To leave the computer off for a longer period
150. necting the modem 92 text file 124 toolbars displaying in a window 151 Toshiba Forum 194 Internet Web sites 195 online services 194 Toshiba Accessories information 34 TOSHIBA Console button 41 TouchPad 42 using 121 using with control buttons 121 transferring files 155 transferring information between computers 155 traveling tips 116 Turn Off restarting from 98 using 98 100 turning computer on off 59 94 98 100 turning off the computer 93 tutorials 123 143 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 146 158 uploading 159 URL Uniform Resource Locator 146 158 USB Universal Serial Bus port 38 39 USB mouse connecting 66 using Hibernate 98 modem 92 PC Cards 164 Standby 100 V video features exploring 160 volume adjusting alarm 201 240 W wireless interoperability 6 warranty wireless mode hot key 205 Wizards SelectServ 35 62 73 92 104 Web address 158 Web browsers 157 Web content interface 147 Web sites 194 Web sites Toshiba 195 windows hiding 129 repositioning 129 resizing 129 130 Windows Explorer 127 Windows Help 119 Windows Media Player 88 Windows Standby 71 Windows XP change date and time settings 137 changing the screen saver 136 closing programs 132 creating a new folder 126 creating a text file 124 creating shortcuts 132 desktop 118 Help 141 174 problem solving 172 Recycle Bin 139 removing objects 139 resizing or moving windows 129 130 special features 145 starting pro
151. ng AC power 179 battery charge doesn t last 180 battery not charging 179 can t access disc 185 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 compact discs not running correctly 185 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 188 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 193 194 corrupted damaged data files 184 Device Manager 176 disabling a device 177 disk drive is slow 184 display is blank 181 DVD ROM or multifunction drive drive tray doesn t eject 185 external display not working 183 external keyboard not working 181 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware conflict 174 175 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 176 Help 174 high pitched noise 186 illegal operation 170 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 171 keyboard produces unexpected characters 180 missing files trouble accessing a 238 disk 183 modem not receiving or transmitting 191 no sound 186 non system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 186 checklist 187 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 189 slots appear dead 188 Plug and Play 176 power and batteries 179 printer 190 program not responding 168 program not working properly 184 screen does not look right flickers 182 system resources 175 Touchpad not responding 171 trouble prevention 191 URL address not found 173 using Startup options 172 warning resume fai
152. nna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn A or This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 61 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 2 Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Gao Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 78 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 206 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities used for configuring networks that use both wired and wireless network devices These utilities include the following hS Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to help fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 210 Device Settings The Device Settings utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared ne
153. ns options for automatically switching network devices and profiles if a network connection should fail gt Sd Auto Switch Cable Disconnect This option automatically switches network devices if a wired network cable is disconnected For more information see Auto Switch Cable Disconnect on page 216 Auto Switch SSID If your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network ConfigFree automatically switches profiles if a network failure occurs For more information see Auto Switch SSID on page 216 A message displays each time the Auto Switch feature is applied You then have the option of disabling the Auto Switch option for future use You can access the Auto Switch feature in any of the following ways From the taskbar right click the Config Free icon and then click Auto Switch 21 65 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using Auto Switch From the Profile Settings screen you can click the Auto Switch button Auto Switch Cable Disconnect If a wired network cable is disconnected from the network the Auto Switch Cable Disconnect option will automatically switch to another network device Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs If your notebook computer is connected to multiple wired LAN devices and the physical connection to all of these devices is disconnected ConfigFree switches to a wireless LAN device However if the cable connection to
154. oes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index ntm http servicio toshiba com 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 1 96 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Finland France Scribona TPC OY Toshiba Syst mes France S A Sinim entie 14 7 Rue Amp re PO Box 83 92804 Puteaux C dex 02630 ESPOO France Finland Germany Greece Toshiba Europe GmbH Ideal Electronics S A Leibnizstrabe 2 109 Syngrou Avenue D 93055 Regensburg 176 71 Kalithea Germany Athens Greece Hungary Ireland Technotrade Kft Toshiba Information Systems Szerencs utca 202 U K Ltd 1147 Budapest Toshiba Court Hungary Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybri
155. omputer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Hibernation command on page 95 and Using Hibernation on page 98 Hibernation command The Hibernation command 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 indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power gt Sd 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 96 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down For more information about the Hibernation comman
156. on a typewriter except that The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys cm om Ic Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard 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 18 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 operating system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Ove
157. ot working 183 latch 58 properties 136 screen is blank 181 display modes changing 204 display panel opening 58 Display settings hot key 161 displaying folder information 151 disposing of used batteries 115 DMA Direct Memory Access 175 double click 61 downloading 159 DVD ROM drive removing a disc 90 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject button 84 inserting discs 87 DVD ROM or multifunction drive can t access disc 185 control buttons 84 inserting a disc 86 removing 90 DVD ROM multi function drive light 43 E email 159 energy saving features 103 environmental considerations 47 48 ergonomics lighting 49 posture 48 seating guidelines 48 work habits 50 error messages device driver conflict 174 general hardware problem 174 non system disk or disk error 171 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 182 program has performed an illegal operation 170 warning resume failure 171 expansion memory slot 63 cover 45 external monitor connecting 152 164 not working 183 external speakers 163 F FAT File Allocation Table 183 files 120 backing up 76 82 copying to diskette 82 239 printing 81 saving 75 80 transferring 155 Fn key 42 folders 120 displaying information 151 front panel 42 function keys 42 77 H hard disk drive light 43 59 hardware conflicts 174 resolving 176 headphone jack 40 Help 141 174 Hibernate restarting 99 using 98 Hibernation 95 H
158. ouse button or primary TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time 222 sn compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands 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 Printe
159. ower source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Power Save Modes Alarm Advanced Battery Power Meter m Power status t Current power source Battery Power F Battery Capacity 96 Click an individual battery icon for more information TOSHIBA Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab A TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at P low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if E you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured Mobile Computing 1 090 Monitoring battery power 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
160. ows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer S HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear E 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 117 1 1 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern PRET Geue ste And sae start button Taskbar system tray Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it Getting to Know the
161. panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel gt When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Pome Save Modes Alem Advanced Battery Power Meter amp Select the powel caving selling you ward to use Optore F Aua show icon on the taskbar FY Prompt fot password when computer sumet han standby hiberwhor E Enable hbemnate support F Power bufons When close the bd of my potable computer Hibernate When pess the power bution an my computer Battery Capacity 97 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel 98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernation amp Follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start select Turn off co
162. ple 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 and replace the battery 1 80 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful lif
163. ple 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 Exploring Your Options 1 DO An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board
164. plest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller 220 om 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 R 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 inp
165. pter A CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter B 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Getting Started 5 Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow WARNING Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging t
166. r parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the left m
167. rams 4 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 Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 29 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 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 This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the Touch
168. rd RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 38 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN consult your network administrator Learning the Basics 93 Powering down the computer To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 3 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications Click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer CAUTION Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make Sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the comput
169. rd or PCMCIA socket controller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more information see Using Stand by on page 100 2 Turn off the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Inserting PC Cards on page 165 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 1s secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section 1 O lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer 1s connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the USB printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer
170. reate LOG Creates and displays a log file containing diagnostic information about devices connected to the network About Displays version information about ConfigFree Help Displays the online help file Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree do any of the following Microsoft Windows XP users Click the Start button and then point to All Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree Microsoft Windows 2000 users Click the Start button and then point to Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon 4 on the taskbar m Sd gt on the taskbar and then gt Sd Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Configuring ConfigFree The ConfigFree Option dialog box is used to specify various options such as whether certain warning messages should display and what information should be captured when creating a profile You can also enable and disable sounds from this dialog box To access the ConfigFree Option dialog box do one of the following Open ConfigFree and then click Options 21 0 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Right click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then clic
171. requency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user 11 Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 114 device Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change th
172. rlay keys __ I _ Fe fF F IE B e Fee Bo ENEN e m fe Fa ee all al E jis A E I zal z e ja H iii Home N z PgUp 9 Eg Wa z 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 19 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 and press F11 again T
173. roperties dialog box Exploring Your Options 1 61 Exploring audio features 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 204 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files LS aa 1 62 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features a TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be L able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files f Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start po
174. rs disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder wn 223 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
175. ry 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 Mobile Computing 1 0 7 Monitoring battery power To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 48 hours NOTE When Hibernate mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached Va Monitoring battery power q_ _ ithe battery light indicates the battery s current charge The indicator light 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 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 1 0 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The current p
176. support toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 113 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery 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 NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Mobile Computing 1 05 Charging the battery Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with se
177. t the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 3 Turn off the computer via the Start menu Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Using the computer for the first time on page 58 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again lf Something Goes Wrong 1 19 Resolving a hardware conflict 5 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by Toshiba Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and optional secondary battery Power problems are interrelated For exam
178. ter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 103 1 0 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pc
179. the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box B Search Results Fie Edt Wew Favorites Tools Help Q S JO search i gt Folders E In Folder Size Type L C Documents and Settings All U 70KB JPEG Image 8 18 2001 5 00 AM Other Places C Documents and Settings All U 70KB JPEG Image 8 18 2001 5 00 AM E Desktop C WINDOW S 3386 69K JP_File 8 18 2001 5 00 AM My Computer G My Documents Shared Documents My Network Places Details Search Results System Folder Sample Search Results dialog box Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 35 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet aA S 3 Type charin the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document TS CF Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the backgrou
180. their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 1 Q 4 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you You can access Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing support toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem gt The Recovery media that came with your system gt hS Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation CD ROM Sd Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 lf Something G
181. ther by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Getting Started 69 Setting up a printer 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears gt Printers and Faxes Fie Edt wew Favorites Tool Help O Back O B L search O Folders Address Printers and Faxes Printer Tasks E Add a printer gt Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Other Places E Control Panel Sy Scanners and Cameras My Documents E My Pictures i My Computer Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into Your Computer or point the printer toward pour computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you IF You have a Plug and Play printer that connects To continue click Next
182. tly on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive 902 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer NOTE To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at ocsupport toshiba com Connecting the modem to a phone line Your computer comes with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line 1 Attach one end of a standa
183. to operate The manual eject button does not require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the top of the computer to eject a disc wi CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer let 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 Mode Previous track Next track Play pause stop eject 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 Learning the Basics 85 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 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 play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject
184. ttached to field the COM port is specified Make a note of the COM port number 194 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 7 10 11 To verify that the modem is set up properly double click the COM port to which your modem is connected The Modem AMR Properties box appears In the device status area the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly If the modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem options box 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 Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next 4 Select the type of connection you want to make Connect to the Internet Connect to the Network at My Workplace Setup ahome or small office network Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next and follow the directions on the screen The computer connects to the network Exploring Your Options 1 55 Exchanging data with another computer Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you need a physical conn
185. ttery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 11 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should g
186. ttery lock forward to unlock the battery pack 6 Push and hold the battery release latch Releasing the battery 1 1 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently slide the battery pack out of the computer ee g Removing the battery WARNING l the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 115 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Taking care of your battery Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials Ifa ba
187. tup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Charging the battery NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Va The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold 1 0 Mobile Computing Charging the battery 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 Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes qaa HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that f you operate your computer on battery power until the battery LNN Ji 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 batte
188. twork devices You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network LAN and specify settings to automatically switch between wired and wireless LAN For more information see Device Settings on page 211 Profile Settings The Profiles utility is used to enable a faster and more efficient network configuration Multiple profiles can be created for various network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 213 20 20 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Quick Connect The Quick Connect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection ad hoc connection between a personal computer and a Toshiba Wireless Projector The Toshiba Wireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 214 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and configure ConfigFree ConfigFree Main Screen No Problem found h At ts TA Profile ne I Stay on the task tray ConfigFree main screen Stay on the task tray Select this check box to display the ConfigFree icon in the taskbar Options Use to configure options in ConfigFree For more information see Configuring ConfigFree on page 209 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 209 Getting Started C
189. ty Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION lf you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching 4 8 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 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 redu
190. ut output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk omen 291 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 othe
191. utomatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or multi function 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 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
192. val Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
193. ve companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents Introduction ooo ce cccccecceeseeeeeeecesseseeeeeeeeeseeeesnenenas 32 This guide eseese 32 Safety GOING ena scateracomateracasoscaueaonacinectesautedacaseeceasecte 33 Other iCONS used 34 Other documentation cece eee esereeeeeen 34 Service OPTIONS oo cecescccseesesseesseseeeseseeeesseeeens 35 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around l a 36 Making sure you have everything 36 Front with the display closed oenn 3 BDA Mees eta eee esse E eae aces 38 Right SIGE os scoot ca vasnnecesaqstaceceanentraceseatensqsnaenieemen eee 39 EESO e ee rn eo eer 40 Front with the display ODeN cccceeseeeeeeeerees 4 Front panel lights nees 42 System indicator lights a n 43 Underside ee 44 Contents 2 D Chapter 2 Getting Started 46 Selecting a place tO WOFK ncccsser 46 Creating a computer friendly environment 46 Keeping yourself comfortable ssc 47 PCC AU WONG cccastaaccesavastnateensteasectivercerporensedsasie 50 Setting Up your COMPUTED eenen 52 Setting Up yOUr SOF WAre iee 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 53 Adding external devices ccceeseesseeeeeees 54 Conne
194. vices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or WirelessLAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for
195. ware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 176 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 Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation command on page 95 and Stand By command on page 96 The system does not recognize your PC Ca
196. wer down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Power Save Modes Alarm Advanced Battery Power Meter m Low battery alarm IV Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 10 0 100 Alarm Action Notification Sound Text Alarm Action Notification Sound Text Action Hibernate a Action No Action Eo So rm Critical battery alarm IV Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 3 g a a G I oO 0 100 a ry E as mn TOSHIBA Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Changing the main battery 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 CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 98 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Slide the ba
197. whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse or press the Fn F9 hot keys The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 9 Close the Control Panel window NOTE The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the TouchPad see Hot Keys on page 199 Installing additional memory optional CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Tos
198. 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 equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The standard connecting arr
199. wser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 92 Exploring Your Options 1 5 An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Getting started Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 123 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents lo
200. y runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 105 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details D 0 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 93 CAUTION Ihe operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you dont let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the LOLA TET rE rE TIT Keyboard Learning the Basics T Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing
201. you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server instead CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 93 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 103 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 computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Getting Started 13 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is
202. your computer with Toshiba during the start up process or by clicking on the icon on the desktop at a later time 5 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 52 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 62 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 66 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 67 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 164 Getting Started bb Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling A CAUTION Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock DO Getting Started Connecting the AC ada
203. ystem is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other That may cause a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows XP operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In 1 16 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Simply plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up

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