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Satellite 1400/1405 Series User`s Guide

1. 250 Before you all auri nts 250 Contacting Toshiba ssssss 250 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 251 Toshiba s worldwide offices 252 Appendix A Hot Keys antes aos 255 LAUDUM PN 255 Instant password security 256 Without a password ss 256 With a password osi ciue ria bon pice 256 Power usage TROU cias otia 257 Stand by NINO sei onte ete nes iu Gum oU ep EDO 258 Hibernation mode cccccccecsesecssesecseesseseesees 259 Display Modes acute osea nitorem etea naci antri td 260 Display brightness net en 260 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 261 Keyboard hot keys 5 cns citi erm h ntn rt 261 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 262 USA and Canada i e 262 United Kingdom usus i ttti rer 262 TIRES i erea aape EREE 262 22 Contents Appendix C Video Modes 263 Your computer s video modes 264 Table 1 Video modes VGA 264 Table 2 Video modes XGA 265 Cry aETR 268 0 5 SPRECHEN E ES 284 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
2. 27 Front with the display closed 27 t MM THE Tm 28 Right SIde odds feet co toe Sra prt Ran Een data totes 30 Left side eee RT TRO rp 31 Front with the display open 32 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD DVD control buttons 36 WORST SH ERE RR 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started sssssse 39 Selecting a place to work 39 14 Contents Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 PrecautionS imemine aiinsir 43 Setting up your computer eeeeeee 44 Setting up your software ese 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory optional 47 Connecting a mouse cccccceseceeseceeseeseeeeseens 53 Connecting a printer 52min retia ete 53 Connecting a USB printer 54 Connecting a parallel printer 54 Using external display devices 54 Connecting an external monitor 55 Directing the display output when you turn on the
3. 211 FA EE 216 PANNID NR RE 217 LOOMING QUE 325 escena nsi 217 Adjusting the color balance 217 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 218 Getting help cr 218 Exiting WinDVD MM 218 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 219 Problems that are easy to fix 219 Problems when you turn on the computer 221 The Windows operating system is not working 222 Using Startup options to fix problems 223 Internet problems nes 224 The Windows XP operating system can help you ases iota ftiit 224 Resolving a hardware conflict 225 A plan of action adt oto opt 225 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 225 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 227 Memory module problems 228 Contents 21 Power and the batteries 229 Keyboard problems sesssss 230 Display problems 231 Disk drive problems 233 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 235 Sound system problems sss 243 PC Card Drobletme uc nte tenetiens 244 Printer problems re 247 Modem problems cte 248 Develop good computing habits 248 If you need further assistance
4. 6 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard S js Ww Back up your files to diskettes or other removable storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off or Shut down command unless you want to use Stand by or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 98 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you dont let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Windows keys TEE IEEE FL TE he o ve E TE T MERI T gt UM pe ima E 4 U Eu d a L J Ti F jus y Emere foor ara laran aa H End ET
5. Battery cover latch Battery cover latch Removing the battery from the battery cover 3 Lift the battery from the battery cover Inserting a charged battery 1 Turn off the computer See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 98 Remove all cables connected to the computer Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection Hold the battery so that the label is face down Fit the battery in the battery cover ensuring the battery connectors are exposed Make sure the battery is secured by the battery cover latches Find the four side tabs on the battery cover and line them up with the corresponding recessed areas along the sides of the empty battery slot When the tabs line up with the recessed areas the battery cover will slip comfortably into the battery slot Once the battery cover has been inserted slide the battery cover until the side of the battery release latch matches the side of the computer Mobile Computing 1 21 Disposing of used batteries safely 8 Slide the battery release latch toward the back of the computer You may need to press the cover in from the edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position Battery release latch Inserting the battery cover NN CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case _ 9 Turn the computer right side up 1
6. The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius K hod The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working 12 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned on for 10 hours or longer e NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging
7. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the 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 your software on page 45 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand by mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 248 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good comput
8. Sample standby confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 110 eei 209 Hibernation mode F4 Fn 4 o This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode i d e If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode Click the checkbox to prevent the message box appearing in future Do you wish to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box t bd If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key has no effect For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 104 260 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn i a0 This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are S4 4 bod 4 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 See Enabling different refresh rates on page 56 External video device only LIE EN e Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display brightness Fn E vel This hot ke
9. For more information see Powering down the computer on page 98 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 115 Getting Started 13 Caring for your computer 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 or network administrator for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never een spray Cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located _ eT Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Using a computer lock You may
10. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 24 Error message and additional information Resolution The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc 242 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows o
11. Sample Sound Recorder screen Exploring Your Options 1 Jl Exploring audio features 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time When you have finished recording click the Stop button To hear what you just recorded click the Play button To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties In the Audio Properties window adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and the Sound Recording volume Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system and internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers 1 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features L TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headpho
12. t Move windows e ho d Size windows e Ww Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons e X Maximize windows e Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window z 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the ey desktop without actually closing programs Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window I 144 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore button ey 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 button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to it
13. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green ie If you have extra batteries rotate their use js Ww If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery iS Ww 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 batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer You can charge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger iN CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of n the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 1 9 Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with VA many applications open at the same time 2
14. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna jS Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver js Ww Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Fig 1 Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Safety Instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized s
15. 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 Gi 6 Enter you personal information in the registration window 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line G Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 45 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 47 is Ww Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 53 Ww Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboar
16. 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command window with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command window with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Toshiba Utilities 1 87 Fn esse Using the keyboard or TouchPad To assign a key to open a program or document 1 2 Start Fn esse Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the TouchPad move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button The Assignment Type window appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders i
17. A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as 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 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 Glossary 281 R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as we
18. Click the General tab ie 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 windows Close the Control Panel Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality Exploring Your Options 1 69 Exchanging data with another computer Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote network you need a dial up connection om A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your authorized Toshiba representative Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray This information applies to systems with the optional Wi Fi feature When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a PC
19. Help and Support Center J adito ravertes 3 ChegeWew Se Pret K Locate in Contents Type inthe keyword to fnd ay Using Paint ono Paint is a drawing tool you can use to create black and white or coke drawings that you can save as bitmap bmp files You can also use Paint to send your drawing in e mail set the m d eng ned ron Tree ned pools sktop background and save image Fes using different file formats dr swing toc oresting uang Park drove compression drove letters To open Paint cick Start port to All Programs point to Accessories and then sesigring drive letters click Paint harcore ascignents to mapped dives For information about using Paint cick the Help menu in Paint defined For more information cick Related Topics mapping network drives to roig Related Togucs drovers configuring using Data Sources O08C dipl exature verf cation options Flag and Play support updating divers device dei ined retscek card drivers defined assign or remave drive letters cresting mounted defined FAN etum dafinad Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help to
20. 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 main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery 230 If 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 life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a part
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22. SERE WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on gt X Inserting a disc down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control W WARNING Before playing an audio CD or a DVD turn the volume 1 Ifthe computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Eject button Learning the Basics 01 Playing a CD or DVD The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray ed Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the gt disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drives lens located underneath the drives spindle or the area around it Doing so _ could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the
23. When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 0 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
24. Disk drive problems on page 233 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the 236 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect it
25. Lesson 14 If I am lost what do Ido system Restore Welcome to System Restore You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time called a restore point without causing you to lose recent work such as saved documents e mail or history and O Restore my computer to an earlier time Favorites lists To begin select the task that you want to perform O Create a restore point Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible Your computer automatically creates restore points called system checkpoints but you can also use System Restore to create your own restore points This is useful if you are about to make a major change to your system such as installing a new program or changing your registry System Restore Settings To continue select an option and then click Next Next gt Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time Lesson 14 If am lost what do do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something th
26. Secondary Headphone out control button Microphone injack Primary D control button This section describes features that are revealed when you open the display panel For features that are visible when the display panel is closed see Front with the display closed on page 27 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser The power button turns the computer on and off The stereo speakers let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 255 D Hd Finding Your Way Around 33 Front with the display open The TouchPad enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger For more information see Using the TouchPad on page 65 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 35 The infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The 3 5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices
27. See Playing DVDs on page 198 for help locating the expanded controls button Directional buttons Numeric keypad a SU oes BreTTAT hes a oaa CHAPTEI ee ole or omamme Playback speed slider Brightness slider Audio tracks Camera angles Subtitles Bookmarks Sample WinDVD expanded control panel 21 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this LIEGE E GP BG B Gg g To do this Playback speed control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the play back speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The center button rep resents Enter Or use keyboard shortcut None increases decreases T Up Right Down Left Enter Use this BEBE 000 ta E E HO i WinDVD 2000 21 3 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Numeric keypad 0 9 use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button on the lowe
28. Turn off computer z SL E Stand By Turn Off Restart Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand by mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Using Stand by mode The on off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Gi Going into Stand by mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three ways om By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 jt By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performan
29. Ww New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 159 1 60 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Web content what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars what information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the adaress that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically
30. guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language Camera angles G display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly 21 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Em ae Bookmark savean None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark window Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut menu Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look E 1 Click the Zoom button located in the upper left corner of amp the directional button panel 2 Position the cursor over the top left corner of the area you want to view in close up 3 Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view WinDVD 2000 21 T Using WinDVD advanced features 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window locat
31. it is known as the World Wide Web site address 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 Exploring Your Options 1 61 Personalizing your desktop Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can arrange that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter customizing the desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options window appears 1 6 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Folder Options pi General View File Types Tasks T Browse fol
32. keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required 183 1 8 4 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box m TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time ptions Automatic reset n z TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents Toshiba Utilities 1 85 Fn esse and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files For information on creating operating system shortcuts see Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts on page 146 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to 4 Open a Windows program t4 4 Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder
33. off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light o Cy Glows amber while the battery is being charged i Glows green when the battery is fully charged iS b d 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 120 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use N CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use A Getting Started 65 Using the computer for the first time Activating the power on password When you first turn on your computer no password is required But you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears For more information see TOSHIBA Console on page 189 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active you must enter the password during the power on process After typing your password press the Enter key If the password is correct the power on process continues If
34. power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter B 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Getting Started 61 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow g DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such gt cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet 62 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charg
35. s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 219 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 250 Front with the display closed 6996 Display latch Infrared port System indicator panel Volume control dial CD DVD control buttons Microphone in jack Headphone out of 28 Finding Your Way Around Back Back The infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description see System indicator panel on page 35 The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The 3 5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disa
36. the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 4 Inthe View box select the items you want displayed when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window Player is the WinDVD control panel 5 Click OK to save your settings WinDVD 2000 209 Customizing WinDVD Setting audio properties 1 In the Properties window click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes Properties General Audio Display Audio channels Current audio track Format Attributes C Stereo Dolby Surround Compatible Vocal options c a 5 OI r r Cancel Sample Properties window with Audio tab on top 2 In the Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows e Ww If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound 21 WinDV
37. wav files recording 176 Web address 136 172 Web browsers 171 Web sites 250 Support Online 225 Web sites Toshiba 251 29 A Index Wi Fi wireless networking 168 windows hiding 142 repositioning 142 resizing 142 144 Windows Explorer 140 Windows Help and Support 131 Windows XP change date and time settings 151 changing the screen saver 149 closing programs 145 creating a new folder 139 creating a text file 137 creating shortcuts 146 desktop 130 Help 155 224 Help and Support 224 opening a Web page 136 problem solving 222 Recycle Bin 152 removing objects 152 resizing or moving windows 142 144 special features 159 starting programs 140 System Restore 154 tours and tutorials 157 WinDVD advanced features 211 color balance 217 control panel 201 controls are disabled 236 customizing 207 error messages 239 help 218 Internet browser launching 218 not functioning properly 239 pan 217 performance is poor 236 playlists 205 properties audio 209 properties display 210 region codes 208 slow playback 237 starting 199 status bar 200 toolbar 200 video content poor 239 video window maximizing 204 zoom 216 217 WinDVD 2000 175 wireless features Wi Fi 169 wireless networking 168 Wizards Add Printer 69 Network Setup 97 New Connection Wizard 169 World Wide Web 170
38. 185 Assigning a key to a program or document 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility eese 188 TOSHIBA Console en 189 Customize Your Computer 190 MODO dssdo totes etc aa crac 191 sini MN 191 Power Management 191 TOSHIBA Button Controls 194 Toshiba Hardware Setup 195 Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 een 198 Playing DVDS A 198 Using the WinDVD toolbar 200 Using the WinDVD status bar 200 Using the WinDVD control panel 201 20 Contents Using the control panel playback buttons 202 Maximizing the video window 204 Using ENIRO ET 205 Creating playlists usciti ctae essere 205 Loading and playing playlists 206 Resuming normal playback after using playlists 206 Customizing WIBDVD ssss notaio epson 207 Setting general properties 207 Setting audio properties 209 Setting display properties 210 Customizing the control panel 210 Using WinDVD advanced features
39. 40 battery alarms 123 changing 124 charge not lasting 230 charging 62 119 conserving power 121 disposal 127 inserting 126 installing 124 light 35 64 120 Li ion lithium ion 115 monitoring power 120 NiMH nickel metal hydride 116 power usage mode 257 recharging 118 remaining power 120 removing 124 RTC real time clock 116 119 setting alarms 123 battery cover 38 125 latch 38 removing 125 buttons CD controls 88 CD Player 92 CD DVD controls 28 33 36 87 88 DVD ROM drive eject 87 Internet 32 next track 37 play pause 36 power 32 204 m 285 previous track 36 primary control 33 66 secondary control 33 66 Start 131 stop 36 TOSHIBA Console 34 80 C calculator 146 CD control buttons 88 CD Player control panel 92 CD DVD control buttons 28 33 36 87 88 CD DVDs caring for 95 inserting 90 91 playing 86 removing 94 viewing contents 93 CD ROMs using 86 writing 30 CDs 28 33 93 inserting 91 problem solving 236 changing main battery 124 channels DMA 226 IRQ 226 Character Map 147 charging main battery 62 119 RTC real time clock battery 119 checking device properties 228 cleaning CD DVDs 95 computer 73 diskettes 84 closing programs 145 COM port 167 comfort chair 41 lighting 42 work habits 43 command Hibernation 99 Shut down 98 Stand by 100 Turn Off 98 communications network connection 169 programs 96 setting up 96 system resources 226 via modem
40. Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on 1 10 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Your optional Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers je s Ww Ww 0 Ww Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line Ww Surfing the Internet s Ww Internet features ie Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 136 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 Weh The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked do
41. Click OK or Print to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch internal or external diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Diskette drive LED Eject button Sample diskette drive The diskette drive LED glows while the drive is being accessed o4 Learning the Basics Using diskettes Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the drive push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the diskette drive LED is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Ww s ie js Ww je Ww Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette Never twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room tempe
42. Hibernation 99 Stand by 100 video 263 monitor connecting 54 166 not working 231 moving the computer 73 My Computer 133 134 network accessing 169 connecting to 97 New Connection Wizard 169 Network Setup Wizard 97 New Folder icon 139 290 Index new text document 137 next track button 37 Notepad 138 numeric mode light 34 0 object properties 149 on off light 35 online tours 157 operating system 23 P Paint program 140 parallel port 29 password power on 65 PC Card checklist 245 CIS Card Information Structure 244 computer stops working 246 eject button 31 errors 246 hot swapping fails 246 inserting 180 modem default 167 not recognized 246 problem solving 244 245 removing 181 replacing 181 slots 31 using 179 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 179 play pause button 36 playing CDs and DVDs 86 ports COM 167 external diskette drive 59 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB monitor 29 USB 29 power cable 61 cable connectors 262 computer will not start 221 light 35 monitoring 120 on off button 32 problem solving 229 Power Management 191 running on batteries 193 power off guidelines 72 power usage mode 122 powering down the computer 98 options 98 power on password 65 precautions 43 presentations viewing on television set 174 previous track button 36 primary control button 33 66 printer Add Printer Wizard 69 problem solving 247 printing a file 82
43. S These settings control system standby properties 7 NS Override all Modes with settings here H When press the power button Power Off o When close the lid Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid iN Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here 1 4 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Set the range window appears Set the range DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Doone of the following 4 Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power S4 Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more t
44. See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile 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 emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device 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 2 6 Glossary file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The exten
45. Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category an amp U N In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the 22 8 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device d The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab w
46. When you power down the computer you have a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down which power off the computer Hibernation which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer Stand by which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode Restart which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power VA down your computer save your files and make sure the disk wh 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 Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time ijs v Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power Learning the Basics 99 Powering down the computer S When starting up again the system does
47. Your system comes with either the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 23 2 4 Introduction Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safely instruction is not observed N WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could W result in bodi
48. adresses Type the location of the kem _trowse _ Sample Create Shortcut window 3 Inthe Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 AT Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search e Internet Explorer e My Documents fe Outlook Express 4 My Recent Documents gt Y Paint e My Pictures windows Media Player V MSN Explorer e My Music 2 WordPad ref Moraes E Windows Movie Maker i My Network Places G Control Panel amp Printers and Faxes 33 Remote Desktop Connection Q9 Help and Support All Programs gt 377 Run B Log Off o Shut Down Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window 1 4 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results window ona HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet p 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list
49. alarms on page 123 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 82 Learning the Basics Printing your work To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save Anew file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working With choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 132 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up your software on page 45 v TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first VA time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are wh changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print window Learning the Basics 83 Using diskettes General Select Printer A E Status Location Comment Page Range Number of copies Fd raped spe Cancel Sample Print window 3
50. and are a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 1 02 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You am can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each a or create custom modes K Plugged in Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 r Life on Standby 101 hours cg Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries a Super Long Life lt Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears Learning the Basics 1 03 Using Turn Off or Shut down 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings
51. and DVDs 91 main battery 126 PC Cards 180 installing main battery 124 memory module 47 Internal External mode 233 Internet 170 bookmarked site not found 224 button 32 chat rooms 172 connecting to 171 news groups 172 overview 170 slow connection 224 URL address not found 224 Internet Service Provider ISP 171 IRQ Interrupt Request 226 J jacks microphone in 28 33 289 K keyboard 33 character keys 77 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 77 cursor control overlay 79 emulating full size 80 external 59 Fn esse 185 function keys 77 hot keys 261 indicator panel 33 34 lights 33 not working 221 231 numeric keypad overlay 79 overlay keys 78 unexpected characters 230 Windows special keys 78 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 97 lights AC power 35 60 64 battery 35 64 120 cursor control mode 34 disk disc activity 35 diskette activity 83 diskette drive 35 DVD ROM CD RW drive 35 hard disk drive 35 64 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on off 35 system 33 lock slot 31 main battery changing 124 recharging 118 removing 124 memory adding 47 problem solving 228 removing 52 memory module inserting 50 microphone in jack 28 33 Microsoft Internet Explorer 96 Microsoft Support Online Web site 225 Microsoft Windows XP 23 129 minimizing 143 modem determining COM port 167 port 29 96 problem solving 248 resetting port to default settings 167 upgrading 167 modem using 96 modem LAN cover 37 modes
52. and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also restore the object by dragging it to the desktop But when you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu SI HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tool and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 55
53. 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 t 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 232 If 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 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 bu
54. bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download URL URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator It 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 Glossary 283 USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 60 AC power light 35 60 64 Accessories programs 154 adding memory 47 alarms low battery 123 audio CDs playing 86 audio features 175 avoiding injury
55. by Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility Toshiba Utilities 1 89 TOSHIBA Console The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Toshiba Hotkey Vv Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F3 is pushed Vv Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Frn F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 1 O Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console t TOSHIBA Console Customizing Your Computer Power TOSHIBA Management Button D 4 P Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Hardwa Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features Customize Your Computer Network S4 Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on pa
56. connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache L1 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 si
57. desktop and disappears into the folder 6 Tosee your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder 1 40 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 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 s operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 41 Lesson 6 Starting programs 3 To open the second program Click Start then click All Programs Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk S My Documents i m Se Typs Fie Foe Fle Fokier 1KB Configuration Settings 7 13 2001 9 12 AM amp unc V My Network Places Recyde Bin Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two b
58. enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 205 Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the Expanded view button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 211 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Fast reverse Previous Next Fast forward Sample WinDVD control panel Click this WinDVD 2000 203 Playing DVDs To do this Repeat repeat the current chapter if the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this but ton repeats the DVD from the beginning When the repeat button is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray Pause
59. for the PC Card being used Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties window which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status 246 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Remove the PC Card If removing the PC Card doesn t resolve the problem try restarting the computer If the computer still doesn t work contact the PC Card s manufacturer Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 179 A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section If Something Goes Wrong 241 Resolving a hardware conflict
60. important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette CD ROM or DVD discs email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer or network administrator to help you Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 60 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 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Gi A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft
61. instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a Exploring Your Options 1 13 Toshiba s online resources clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board 0 Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 250 Exploring video features Your computer s video features enable you to view Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set For information on connecting Anexternal monitor see Using external display devices on page 54 A tel
62. launch your Internet browser Getting help p Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button or click the Close button to exit WinDVD Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer your network administrator or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs 219 220 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1 2 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it d
63. mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache 2 8 Glossary L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network 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 sepa
64. malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spe
65. 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 C 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 To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month 115 1 1 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 117 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and d
66. not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation 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 restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation om While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power gt Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode S When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory e On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you we
67. numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light 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 To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light goes out 80 Learning the Basics Emulating a full size keyboard Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 186 NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB pm E keyboard TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting
68. of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 255 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Fn esse Assignments Options Help Sample Fn esse keyboard The Keys are color coded as follows t4 Available keys are black 1 06 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are dark gray Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or TouchPad The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 Inthe Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned
69. program you re using and what you re doing default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC 27 4 Glossary direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes info
70. properly 234 screen does not look right flickers 232 system resources 226 trouble prevention 248 URL address not found 224 using Startup options 223 warning resume failure 222 Windows won t start 221 Windows XP not working 222 WinDVD error messages 239 programs closing 145 not running correctly 234 starting 81 Web browsers 171 properties 149 R recharging main battery 118 119 29 Index RTC battery 119 recording adjusting quality 177 sounds 175 176 Recovery CD 25 Recycle Bin 152 region code 208 remaining battery power 120 removing battery cover 125 CDs and DVDs 94 main battery 124 PC Cards 181 resizing windows 142 144 Restart command 99 RGB monitor port 29 RTC real time clock battery 116 running the computer on battery power 115 S safety disposing of batteries 127 icon 24 precautions 43 traveling 128 saving your work 81 screen 34 blank 231 doesn t look normal flickers 232 Screen Saver tab 150 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 182 Search Engine 172 secondary control button 33 66 security fitting a computer lock cable 73 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 123 setting up AC adapter 60 communications 96 computer 39 44 46 date and time 151 printer 69 shortcut creating 146 menu 134 Shut down using 100 Shut down command 98 sound wav files 176 problem solving 243 speakers external 178 stereo 32 Stand by low battery 122 mode 35 Stand by command 100 110 St
71. simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window That is all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the cursor 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 window This wizerd helps you to create shortcuts to local or network programs Files Folders computers or Internet
72. status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It 4 s Ww je Ww 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 Gil NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel opens Mobile Computing 1 21 Monitoring battery power Click Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the
73. the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer 1 12 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Ww 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 Ww Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but
74. the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears 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 If Something Goes Wrong 223 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your comput
75. the fax icon Click Properties from the drop down menu Click the Device tab Under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the Auto option To disable the auto receive function repeat steps 1 4 But under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the Disable option f2 Getting Started Powering off the computer Powering off the computer It s a good idea to power 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 When the main battery light glows green the battery is fully charged Guidelines for powering off the computer If you have work in progress and if you are not connected to a network use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off js Ww To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not Ww When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on don t turn off the power Doing so may damage your hard disk
76. 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 Hot Keys 25 Power usage mode The Display Properties window appears 4 Ifyou clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab 5 Click the On resume password protected check box 6 Click OK Power usage mode m P s This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow 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 Play back Presentation and Super Long Life 33 Q 88 3 Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 191 200 ae mode Stand by mode F3 Fn E This hot key puts the computer into Stand by mode 4 A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode Click the checkbox to prevent the message box appearing in future Do you wish to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future
77. the password is incorrect you will be prompted to try again NOTE If you forget your power on password and therefore can t turn on your computer take your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for help Gul After the third incorrect password submission the system automatically shuts down Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to 66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page slide your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right Sa 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 Ci Once you ve positioned your cursor you can select an object on the display screen by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control b
78. to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system If Something Goes Wrong 245 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist jS e e Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 179 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the appropriate category
79. 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 T 4 Getting Started Caring for your computer 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 E 3 Insertthe cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips K Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 123 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details
80. with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery to fire The battery could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery jt At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 1 1 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a power outlet The DC IN if applicable to your system or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable
81. 0 Reconnect any cables you removed 11 Turn on the computer Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery 12 Mobile Computing Traveling tips You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computers main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your network administrator or local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 39 also apply while travelling js Ww 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 guides power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more inform
82. 5 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 146 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 146 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 147 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 149 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 151 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 152 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 154 1 8 Contents Lesson 14 If am lost what do do 155 Windows XP Help and Support 155 Using the Windows XP tour 157 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 158 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 159 Windows XP special features 159 Personalizing your desktop 160 Customizing the taskbar 160 Changing desktop and browsing style 161 Personalizing individual windows 162 Customizing window toolbars 163 Displaying information about each folder 164 Using your computer at the office 166 Exchanging data with another computer 166 Setting up a direct cable connection 166 Setting up for communications 167 Connecting your computer to a network 168 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tra
83. 96 compact discs inserting 91 problem solving 236 removing 94 computer cleaning 73 lock 73 moving 73 non system disk or disk error message 222 not accessing disk drives 221 placement 40 protection 39 running on battery power 115 setting up 44 turning on 63 using at the office 166 warning resume failure message 222 work area 39 computing tips 75 connecting AC adapter 60 286 Index external monitor 166 external speakers 178 headphones 178 modem 96 monitor 54 power cable 61 television 54 to a network 97 USB compatible keyboard 59 mouse 53 video projector 54 conserving battery power 121 cooling vents CPU 31 copying files 166 cursor control mode light 34 customizing taskbar 160 window toolbars 163 D date and time setting 151 DC IN 60 desktop 129 background 132 browsing style 161 choosing style and browsing options 161 creating new icon 131 creating shortcuts 146 major features 130 properties 149 shortcut menu 134 Start button 131 System tray 132 taskbar 132 143 Device Manager 227 checking properties 228 disabling a device 227 228 devices keyboard 59 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 171 Digital Versatile Discs 86 Disk Defragmenter 234 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 234 missing files trouble accessing a disk 233 running slow 234 disk disc activity light 35 diskette drive 59 83 can t insert a diskette 234 can t read a diskette 235 external 59 diskettes caring for 84 cleani
84. Alt Alternate key Character keys Fn key Ctrl Control key Parts of the keyboard Learning the Basics T Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys S113 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard F1 F2 F3 l F4 Fs Fio Fn F2 f ejj 2 gt 9 B om B Fis F9 e vo Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer 18 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys E Application key L Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two k
85. B Pah Ers FF TD Printers and Faxes d Trotieshoct petting AJ Get help wath printing Other Places Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer E Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections i If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard Getting Started T1 Setting up the fax function gt Follow the on screen instructions HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name cP is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference Setting up the fax function Your system s auto receive fax function default setting is disabled First you must first set up the fax capability 1 2 3 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Click the Set up faxing option Follow the on screen instructions Then you can enable the fax function 1 an A U N Click Start Printers and Faxes Right click
86. Characters 2 3 VGA Text 80x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Characters 0 1 4 VGA Text 40x25 8 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Characters 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 8 9 x16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Characters 4 5 VGA Grph_ 320 x 200 8x8 4 of 256K 4 of 256K 70 Pels 6 VGA Grph 640 x 200 8x8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 70 Pels 7 VGA Text 80x 25 8 9 x 14 Mono Mono 70 Characters Video Modes Your computer s video modes 265 Character Scanning Video matrix frequency mode Type Resolution pels LCD colors CRT colors Vertical Hz T VGA Text 80x 25 8 9 x 16 Mono Mono 70 Characters D VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 16 0f 256K 160f256K 70 Pels E VGA Grph 640 x 200 8x8 160f256K 160f256K 70 Pels F VGA Grph 640 x 350 8x 14 Mono Mono 70 Pels 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 8x14 16 0f256K 160f256K 70 Pels 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 8x16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 Pels 12 VGA Grph 640 x 480 8x16 160f256K 160f256K 60 Pels 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Pels Table 2 Video modes XGA Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 266 Video Modes Your computer s vi
87. D 2000 Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 Inthe Properties window click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front Properties General Audio Display Startup in full screen mode OsD Cancel Sample Properties window with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the cursor over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or WinDVD 2000 21 1 Using WinDVD advanced features select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD advanced features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel
88. DVD WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional Resolution information The disc in the DVD ROM Ensure the disc is a valid drive is not a valid disc disc type WPS If the disc works in other Valid disc types are players try using a disc DVD Video and audio CD cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD 240 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver Check installation of the sound card drivers WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers
89. ECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect VA through the modem Call Waiting interrupts dala transmission wh Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 90 56K modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions Gul 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Learning the Basics 97 Setting up for communications Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Pointto Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering down the computer
90. EREOF Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy SelectServ InTouch and Fn esse are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 12 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents Introduction et ED 23 Do guide E 23 Safety ICDIIS ceci outv ec nti ma heavier acte ne pesti 24 Other icons USB ue recorre on ences 25 Other documentation euenit oct ctn 25 Service Options c cete meras a ertt c x E varie rei 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 21 Making sure you have everything
91. General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Display Device Flat Panel Television 4 Color 4 Video Multi Monitor Devices Display Devices Video Output on LCD Trident Enable Different Refresh Rate Sample Multiple Monitors window 5 Click the Enable Different Refresh Rate button 6 Click OK NOTE To use the built in display panel and external video device simultaneously you must change the color depth setting to 16 bits The setting is not available if the color depth setting is 32 bits Refer to the Settings tab in the Display Properties window Gi Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the 58 Getting Started Using external display devices documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps resolution of the external display device The external display Va TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you E device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher f must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device Ifthe external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and yo
92. 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 3 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 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 no
93. PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system 1 8 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 181 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type IIl card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type Il card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot I CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Exploring Your Options 1 81 Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card 3 Press the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot in use Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on
94. Satellite 1400 1405 Series User s Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 219 in this guide TOSHIBA C6616 1002M2 2 Model Satellite 1400 1405 Series Compact Disk ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk ReWritable CD RW one of the most advanced storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR
95. The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Learning the Basics 89 Playing a CD or DVD PP The next track button skips to the following track on the disc You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system y E your computer will Start up and you will need to log on before w being able to play a CD or DVD CD DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD DVD mode and Digital audio mode CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off If a CD is in the drive the The operating system and you system enters CD player starts the Windows press Play mode and operates as a Media Player starts and Pause stand alone CD player the digital audio files Ifa DVD isin the drive Pesin to play the operating system starts and the DVD player starts CD DVD J DVD ROM drive power player turns off mode and you press the CD DVD mode button O Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Operating If a CD is in the drive the Windows Media Player system is Windows Media Player starts and the digital audio running starts and the digital audio files begin to play and you files begin to play Eos bn If a DVD is in the drive
96. 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 an ATA card while the system is accessing it 1 8 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several A SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter t TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse K Ww gt Ww Hotkey utility K kd Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver gt Ww i Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function
97. USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your parallel printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor or television to your computer if you need a larger screen Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Connecting an external monitor is described below For details of connecting other external video devices and setting display options see Exploring video features on page 173 Getting Started 55 Using external display devices For information on attaching a television to your computer see Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television on page 174 Connecting an external monitor You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer C 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Turn on the computer Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the
98. a memory module CAUTION If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to i room temperature before you replace them 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 CAUTIONS Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the L device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Stand by mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Stand by configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds then turn the power on again 2 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 3 Gently pull the module out CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause ene memory access problems Getting Started 53 Connecting a mouse 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check t
99. an current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player v TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the y DVD disc supports Depending on the DVD format and your E computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit Deme 01 0 00 12 e PIOTITAI fe2eeor fF Sra eat en a Expanded controls button Web Playlist Repeat Eject Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel 20 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the
100. and by mode 100 hot key 258 Start button 131 starting a program 81 Startup menu problem solving 223 sticky key 184 stop button 36 support for Windows 131 system indicator panel 33 35 System Restore 154 System Setup 221 System Tools 154 System tray 132 293 T taskbar 132 143 customizing 160 telephone line connecting the modem 96 television adjusting display 57 connecting 54 text file 137 tips on computing 75 toolbars customizing 163 displaying in a window 164 Toshiba Internet Web sites 251 TOSHIBA Accessibility 183 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 194 TOSHIBA Console 80 189 TOSHIBA Console button 34 80 Toshiba Forum 251 Toshiba Hardware Setup 195 Toshiba online services 251 TouchPad 33 disabling or enabling 67 using 65 133 travelling tips 128 Turn Off using 100 Turn Off command 98 101 Turn Off methods 101 turning computer on off 32 63 turning off the computer 72 tutorials 157 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 160 172 uploading 173 URL Uniform Resource Locator 160 172 USB ports 29 USB compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 53 using modem 96 PC Cards 179 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 188 Power Management 191 V video 263 video features exploring 173 video modes 263 table 264 video projector adjusting display 57 connecting 54 volume control dial 28 33 volume adjusting 178 W warranty SelectServ 26
101. application Lf 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 50 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 1 Move the cursor 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 displays the Display Properties window Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings A theme is a background plus a set of sounds icons and other elements to help you personalize your computer with one click Active Window DER indow Text E v Sample Display Properties window Click the Screen Saver tab Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try 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 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 51 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 8 After you have chosen a screen save
102. atches 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 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 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to i bd K7 kd e Ww Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc CAUTION Check the disk disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive 96 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need 4 The computer s modem ie A telephone line A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer v T
103. ate for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Mobile Computing 1 1 T Running the computer on battery power ho d e hd K Ww gt Ww e hod e Ww S4 Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided
104. ating System 1 33 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to 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 Gil NOTE How to best use the TouchPad and control buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way is to use both hands with one index finger working the TouchPad and the other clicking the control buttons 1 Using the TouchPad move the cursor to the Start button on the screen then click the primary button usually the left button of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu G NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 1 3 4 Gettin
105. ation or visit toshiba com 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 Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs 129 130 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks ey HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding you
106. ation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer 1 06 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer Q Hibernate Turn Off Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the power button By closing the display panel Learning the Basics 1 07 Using Hibernation jS By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double
107. 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 o t 4 jt t4 How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 191 for details 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 Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you ca
108. bles the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone 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 audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For a description of these controls see CD DVD control buttons on page 36 B8 qu EA WAR O e t S42 AU S S DC IN USB ports LAN port Video out Parallel port RGB monitor port Modem port B The DC IN is where you plug in the AC adapter Finding Your Way Around Back 29 The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a dala transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The video out allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The parallel port allows you to connect a parallel printer The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The m
109. boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and or the Internet button Under Select a Program make the desired selections Click Apply then click OK Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon 1 96 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console amp TOSHIBA HWSetup Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Password Device Config Parallel Printer TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 0 55 04 05 2002 Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following Display Allows you to select the built in LCD and or external monitor when the computer powers on Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Li e ho d e Ww e ho d e hd e Ww bd e Toshiba Utilities 1 97 TOSHIBA Console Keyboard Allows you to enable or disab
110. ce and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 1 1 2 Learning the Basics Using Stand by TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate PE The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes r K Plugged in Create copy Running on batteries Create copy a Super Long Life lt Power source AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Using Stand by Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings These settings control system standby properties 7 7 N Override all Modes with settings here H When press the power button Standby X o When close the lid Standby Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this opti
111. ces The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have t Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA toshiba ca Canada toshiba Europe com Europe toshiba co jp index htm Japan 202 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices http servicio toshiba com 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 Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinim entie 14 P O B
112. click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You see can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes 3 Plugged in RS m Power source am Power Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Normal Create copy Q High Power amp S DVD Playback e Presentation a Super Long Life i il E Details About M Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Inthe Running on batteries area click the Details button 1 08 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings M These settings control system standby properties Override all Modes with settings here K Wr m When press the power button Hibernate Sl o When close the lid Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernatio
113. complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 260 DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE LO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPTI LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA Glossary 269 direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 2 0 Glossary Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphic
114. computer 55 Enabling different refresh rates 56 Adjusting the quality of the external display 57 Display limitations sees 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery ooo cione tenebit 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power s 63 Activating the power on password 65 Using the TollcDPatl uc t trt teres 65 Primary and secondary control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Setting up a printer socer tod 68 Setting up the fax function 71 Powering off the computer ssss 72 Caring for your computer sss 72 Contents 1 5 Cleaning the computer 73 Moving the computer esse 73 Using a computer lock 73 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 75 Computing HS icio oto chi obti han ER 75 Using the Cadets eb EN 76 Character DENT 77 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys i aita 77 Function ROVS iicet eee sc cesa
115. ctrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance s Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include 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 appl
116. cuments located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Exploring Your Options 1 11 An overview of using the Internet Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or satellite links Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line To connect to the Internet you need jt A modem A Web browser i hod e Ww A telephone line K An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem on page 96 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial
117. d on page 59 Getting Started AT Installing additional memory optional e ho d e hd Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 54 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 53 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 179 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 da a will be lost A memory module must be installed in slot A Do not try to operate the computer with a memory module in slot B only If you install a memory module that is incompatible with the computer a beep will sound when you turn on the computer If the module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In this case turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 128 MB 256 MB and 512 MB modules There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied Gi NOTE Slot A is the slot with a memory module when you first purchase y
118. deo modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 Video Modes 26 Your computer s video modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual Glossary 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
119. ders FER Open each folder in the same window O Open each folder in its own window Click items as follows K O Single click to open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Sample Web style option 3 Select the preferred options 4 Click Apply then click OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice To display a Web page in an individual window 1 Click Start Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Type Active Desktop in the search field Exploring Your Options 1 63 Personalizing your desktop 3 Click the Add Web content to your desktop link 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 Fie Edt Vew Favorites Tods Help wu ess My Conputer F
120. disc onto the spindle until it locks into place 902 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Spindle e puis Correct position Disc l Incorrect position s Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows Media Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Learning the Basics 93 Playing a CD or DVD Windows Media Player Ele View Play Tools Help Wz Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copy to CD or Device Skin Chooser Rewind Fast forward Play Stop Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen Playing a DVD This guide has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD 2000 on page 198 Volume control Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the conte
121. display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the display output settings in the following order t 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 See Enabling different refresh rates on page 56 56 Getting Started Using external display devices Other external video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the L Display Properties box in the Control Panel 7 Enabling different refresh rates To include the ability to use the built in display panel and external video device simultaneously among your display output options you must first enable different refresh rates 1 Right click the desktop and click Properties The Display Properties window opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button 4 Click the Display Device tab Getting Started 5 Using external display devices Multiple Monitors and Trident Video Accelerator CyberBl dE
122. e TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode Toshiba Utilities 1 93 TOSHIBA Console The windows and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are described in the following sections Running on batteries section The preset modes are t Long Life e ho d Normal e Ww High Power DVD Playback K hod e Ww Presentation e Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the t
123. e answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 1 56 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If Lam lost what do I do 2 Ifyou do not see the index click index Help and Support displays the Index Help and Support Center Qm O Q f Jr roy D Sopot v options maA LL Help and Support Center Type in the keyword to find mouse butters reversing mouse pointer visibit y prompt when accessibilt y features are tune pf and tp doves dekned purchases cutside United States Recording for the Blind and Dysieoc RFO Switch devices defined starting and stopping accessbitty programe step by step guide to accessibiity Features tools to configure accessibility options accessibility Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 5 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do D Help and Support Center DAR O Q ee Jermes Hoy spot y options
124. e light The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows green when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is on For more information see Overlay keys on page 78 Finding Your Way Around 35 Front with the display open System indicator panel 3 Bye On off light Hard disk drive light Disk disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Stand by mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determi
125. eck that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand by mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 225 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive press the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device HINT Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the pp menu 222 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand by mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 229 The computer displays
126. ecome 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 gt 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 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer jS Ww s Ww js hd js Ww s Ww Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase
127. elephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 96 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home y disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call 5 Waiting interrupts data transmission Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it 168 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 9 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears Click the Modems tab A location box appears In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Your modem should be listed under Modem To verify that the modem is set up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected i ho d Click Properties is Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears
128. en handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Stand by mode Data in memory will be lost Va Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 104 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Mobile Computing 1 2h Changing the main battery Sliding the battery release latch 5 Slide the battery release latch toward the front of the computer Slide the battery cover toward the edge of the computer until it won t go any further 6 Liftthe cover straight up from the slot protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 127 NW CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery Please return spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer i Removing the battery from the battery cover 1 Position the battery cover with the battery facing up 2 Press the battery cover latches outward 12 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery
129. ephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment
130. equires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk disc activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive 88 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it gt Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip ma HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM ern CD RW drive is on press the stop eject contro button to eject a disc CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on coo d Digital audio mode Play Pause Next track DVD mode Previous track Stop Eject CD DVD control buttons U The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 4j The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive kd The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc D The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing O
131. er settings Default DVD drive i View v Tool bar IV Status bar Remaining times until permanent p IV Player Cancel Sample Properties window with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The 20 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drives let you change the region code usually between one and five times Once a drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab Li 1 Tochange the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent 2 Inthe Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive letter 3 Selectthe Player settings Auto play check box to enable
132. er starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options ie e ie 2 ie hod ho d Ww Ww ho d 7 hod ie hod 7 ie C hod hod ho d hod Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation L TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 22 4 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and 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 M
133. ervice 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 10 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 iN LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this ERN 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 LASSEHICASSET Specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permissio
134. es or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature 2 4 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory Or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 225 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
135. evision set see Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 1 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your television you need video and audio cables You must purchase both cables The audio cable is Y shaped and has a 3 5 mm stereo jack at one end and red and white RCA type connectors at the Y end 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the video out port on your computer and the other end to the appropriate jack on your television Connect the stereo jack of the audio cable to the headphone out on your computer Connect the red and white RCA type connectors of the audio cable s Y end to the corresponding jacks on the television Press Fn and F5 repeatedly to select the TV only display option Es sr LESEN e Sample display options window 4 The picture will automatically display on the TV screen If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat step 4 Gil NOTE As you press the Fn and F5 keys the display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices When the TV box is highlighted release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the Video out To return to the internal LCD display press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD and external TV Exploring Your Options 1 15 Exploring aud
136. explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 39 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work jS Ww Ww js je Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their co
137. eys 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 or right mouse control button Overlay keys E T T aia me keyboard overlay ee 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 keyboard indicator light 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
138. g to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 3 With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By gt Refresh New Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window T My Computer Ge Edt Yew favontes Joos teip gt Qd Js ros files Stored on This Computer i9 Shared Documents Hard Disk Drives uy 53408200000 C Devices with Removable Storage Hi 3 Floppy A DVDJCD RW Drive E a od Network Drives Sample My Computer window open X 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 35 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the cursor 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 Start button I Taskbar System tra
139. ge 191 TOSHIBA Button Controls See TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 194 Mouse properties Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 184 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 195 Toshiba Utilities 1 01 TOSHIBA Console Network The feature in this category is the IR utility Security The features available in this category are t Supervisor password jt User password Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 1 902 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You Sm can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes Kk Plugged in Re e Power source am Power Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Qa Normal Create copy Q High Power amp S DVD Playback e Presentation 3 a Super Long Life lt lii gt Details Iv Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar Sampl
140. gital camera to your computer select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it 282 Glossary serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Stand by A feature of some 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 U universal serial bus USB A serial
141. han one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance Learning the Basics 1 05 Using Hibernation 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes Kk Plugged in Re em Power source am Power Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries g Normal Create copy Q High Power amp DVD Playback e Presentation ES a Super Long Life v lt gt The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You Details MV Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Hibern
142. harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The ringer equivalence number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJLIC Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone c
143. hat the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 2 3 4 Click Start Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 11 of Installing additional memory optional on page 47 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports You can connect it after you turn on the computer The operating system automatically detects the mouse The mouse and TouchPad can be used at the same time Connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer 5 A Getting Started Using external display devices Alternatively you can connect a parallel printer to the computer s parallel port You should do this before you turn on the computer Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a
144. he control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using playlists A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so that you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists amp 1 Onthe WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears My Network Places Selected fle Adi Delte DeeeAr No Tile Type Size Pay C Dic Fie Cancel Load Playlist Save Playlist Sample playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 In the Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist 20 WinDVD 2000 Using playlists DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over c
145. hich 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 module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 98 If Something Goes Wrong 229 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 52 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries
146. ially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 118 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If Something Goes Wrong 231 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 keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may
147. ies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation 8 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized
148. ifornia 92618 United States Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn Em This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones 200 2 56 Hot Keys Instant password security Instant password security Fn Ca 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 reappear For information on setting a password see Activating the power on password on page 65 With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Type either a user or supervisor password and press Enter If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Moving the pointing device or pressing a key turns the screen back on An Unlock Computer window will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter ym NOTE To activate the password feature you must first enable it by LM using Toshiba Hardware Setup Refer to Toshiba Hardware Setup Ww on page 195 To activate
149. iles Stored on This Computer na Shared Documents Hard Disk Drives Gag 3060200000 c GP Loc o 0 Devices with Removable Storage hi DVD Drive E gg Removable De F _ Network Drives Sample toolbar locations 1 6 4 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether itis a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a program name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature finishes 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 Links Displays buttons to Web sites Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Star
150. ing Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on The less power the computer is consuming the faster the battery will charge For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 115 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Getting Started 63 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel dont force it beyond the point where it moves easily ur esi Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button ao located above the keyboard 64 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn
151. ing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 167 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings z TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect L through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission 2 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 If Something Goes Wrong 249 Develop good computing habits software programs build in an au
152. io features Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit DvD DBS Doer 01 0 00 12 rooe ce AG ST gm rm Web Playlist Eject Expanded controls button Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 198 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 1 T Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files DA Using a microphone Attaching a microphone amp 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sound Sound Recorder B File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar i a Skip forward Skip backward
153. ion using the pan feature Em 1 Withthe video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the cursor over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment window Adjustment Volume Color control 1 a Default Sample WinDVD Adjustment window 21 WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD The adjustment window provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness It also provides two color control sliders Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 7 Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to
154. is active the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console t TOSHIBA Console Power TOSHIBA Management Button D 4 P Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Hardwa Customize your computer to suit your personal and works habits Sample Toshiba Console window Learning the Basics 81 Starting a program Starti For information on how to program the button see Power Management on page 191 ng a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options PZ Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu gt Ww Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run window The tutorial chapter for the Windows XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 140 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing G NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Stand by command in case the battery discharges before you return to work Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery
155. itle of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed 1 9 A Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console window double click TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears Toshiba Utilities 1 95 TOSHIBA Console amp TOSHIBA Controls Properties Buttons Media Apps Select a Button Im Select a Program TOSHIBA Console C Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer C Starts your e mail Outlook Express C Starts custom program lt No selection gt Restore Defaults Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window Click the Buttons tab Check the
156. l mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and click Properties The drive s properties box appears Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 23 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 You can choose one or both options S4 Automatically fix file system errors S0 Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery
157. le Mouse Properties window Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 261 Setting up a printer If your printer has not been detected automatically you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver Getting Started 69 Using the computer for the first time either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by older printers or printers shared on a network To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel appears Favorites Took Hep Q amp Amm Eres TH pes De Contra Paret Pick a category P Be soccarance and themes D Performance ond Maintenance Id Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 10 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Printers and Faes Ele Gat Yew Fortes Joos Help gt DJ
158. le is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk 2 2 Glossary bus An electrical circuit that
159. le the wake up on keyboard feature The feature allows you to wake the machine from Stand by mode by pressing a key USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable LAN features General Shows the BIOS version and allows you to set BIOS defaults Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the printer port type Choose the desired tab and accompanying options Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs and DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs r TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba 4 recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to E AC power For systems with a DVD ROM drive or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has 198 WinDVD 2000 1 99 Playing DVDs a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive WinDVD is preinstalled on the hard disk the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears See Using the control panel playback buttons on page 202 to locate the volume control butto
160. lick Delete All 5 When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time When you save the playlist a confirmation window appears 6 Click OK to close the confirmation window then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 Inthe Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist A confirmation window appears 3 Click OK to close the confirmation window then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in the normal sequence after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD disc resumes normal playback WinDVD 2000 20 Customizing WinDVD Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties window 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running G 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties window with the General tab on top Properties General Audio Display urent regions Play
161. licon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the control button or mouse button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary control button unless otherwise stated See also double click Glossary 213 color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands 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
162. ll as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM SCSI SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or di
163. ly injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe J operation of the equipment or related items Introduction Other documentation 25 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information v TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information VA about the computer 2 HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation Anelectronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs St Ww Toshiba Accessories Information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows XP documentation which explains the features of the operating system St Ww 26 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba
164. may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal Gul Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer s Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 227 If Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 U Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click
165. me you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Getting to Know the Windows XP Oper
166. mory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to iil 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 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 8 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle 9 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Getting Started 51 Installing additional memory optional Inserting the memory module N CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 Replace the memory slot cover 11 Replace the screw and tighten it 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 53 5 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional Removing
167. mputers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching Getting Started 41 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 reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level y No Approximately 90 degree angles ddd J g Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so
168. ms to improve circulation W WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Getting Started 43 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 t 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 e Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks e Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer i Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can b
169. n the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to 1 08 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility do this refer to your operating system documentation d Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected i To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments window This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Stand
170. n continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Mobile Computing 1 23 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 has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Stand by mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Jb 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired 1 2 Mobile Computing 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 NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Gul CAUTION Wh
171. n mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel iS Learning the Basics 1 09 Using Hibernation 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel 1 1 0 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears
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173. n 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 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 280 Glossary 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
174. n read both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs 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 The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power Gil You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 88 If your computer has a DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive you can also write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc Learning the Basics 87 Playing a CD or DVD Drive components and control buttons The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open Components DVD ROM or Manual D RW drive j DVD ROM C drive Eject button eject button Sample DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray This button r
175. nes Q Locate the headphone out on the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone out The headphone out requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Adjust the volume 4 Forexternal speakers use the volume controls on each speaker S4 For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Exploring Your Options 1 19 Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of PC Cards known as types II and III A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards S Ww A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 01 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your
176. ng 84 copying files to 85 inserting and removing 84 display 34 different refresh rates 56 doesn t look normal flickers 232 external monitor not working 233 external adjusting 57 hot key 55 latch 62 LCD 34 properties 150 screen is blank 231 television connecting 54 video projector connecting 54 display limitations 58 display panel opening 62 displaying folder information 164 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA Direct Memory Access 226 x 287 double click 66 downloading 173 DVD ROM 35 95 launch WinDVD 2000 175 DVD ROM drive 30 86 175 198 inserting a disc 90 playing DVDs 198 problems 235 removing a disc 94 troubleshooting 228 WinDVD general properties 207 DVD ROM CD RW launch WinDVD2000 175 DVD ROM CD RW drive 30 86 95 175 198 can t access disc 235 drive tray won t open 235 eject button 87 general properties 207 light 35 manual eject hole button 88 playing DVDs 198 problems 235 troubleshooting 228 DVDs 28 33 86 playing 175 E email 172 emulating a full size keyboard 80 energy saving features 115 environmental considerations 40 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 225 general hardware problem 225 non system disk or disk error 222 235 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 232 program has performed an illegal operation 220 warning resume failure 222 WinDVD 239 Err
177. ning remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 120 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disk disc activity light flashes green when the diskette drive the DVD ROM or the DVD ROM CD RW drive is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play digital audio files while the computer is turned off Next track Stop eject OOG08 CD DVD Play pause mode L Previous track Digital audio mode The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc Finding Your Way Around Underside 3 Per The next track bu
178. ns m WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 90 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 207 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD 20 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs InterVideo WinDVD amp INTERVIDED COM li gm tnm Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Sample InterVideo WinDVD 2000 window Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 207 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the cursor over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 217 for more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward The e
179. ntial conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA Direct Memory Access is turned on See Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting on page 238 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance 23 8 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Othe
180. nts of any CD or DVD 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the gt system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it c 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Inserta 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 cd 2 Pullthe tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Learning the Basics 95 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Caring for CDs and DVDs o ho d e e e Ww e ho d Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scr
181. odem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem on page 96 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side Diskette drive eject button Aly N DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive shown Manual Diskette DVD ROM or eject Security drive LED DVD ROM button lock slot CD RW drive LED Diskette drive Eject button Wireless antenna LED __ wireless antenna on off switch For systems with Wi Fi The diskette drive LED light emitting diode glows when the diskette drive is in use The diskette drive allows diskettes to be accessed The wireless antenna LED glows when the wireless antenna is in use The diskette drive eject button enables you to remove diskettes from the drive The wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive LED flashes when the drive is in use The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on Finding Your Way Around 31 Left side The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray
182. oes not continue with step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 98 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message If Something Goes Wrong 221 Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter ch
183. of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag and drop it on the desktop 5 In the desktop shortcut menu click Create Shortcuts here Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 49 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop yw NOTE Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower Lm left corner of the icon Deleting the icon will not affect the program S S itself Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes p DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or ay graphics that was created by an individual
184. ompany 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 disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a tel
185. on to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you close the display panel iN i When the system Standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Stand by mode when you haven t used it for a specified amount of time You 1 1 4 Learning the Basics Using Stand by can set the System Stand by time on the Power Save Mode tab 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power
186. ons in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character A pel is the smallest display element that the computer can control It consists of a single pixel dot or a set of contiguous pixels LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor 263 26 A Video Modes Your computer s video modes Scan Freq hor vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors only Your computer s video modes Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Table 1 Video modes VGA yw NOTE Notall video resolution modes are available on the internal 4 LCD Character Scanning Video matrix frequency mode Type Resolution pels LCD colors CRT colors Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40x25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Characters 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Characters 0 1 VGA Text 40x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70
187. or checking 233 Ethernet LAN adapter 97 expansion memory slot cover 37 external diskette drive 59 keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 176 external monitor connecting 166 not working 233 external speakers 178 F FAT File Allocation Table 233 fax setting auto receive 71 fax function enabling 71 setting up 71 files 132 backing up 76 85 copying to diskette 85 printing 82 saving 75 81 Fn key 32 80 assigning functions 186 Fn esse 185 assigning keys 186 288 Index change remove key assignments 188 drag and drop 186 keyboard 185 starting 185 using keyboard or pointing device 187 viewing key assignments 188 folders 132 displaying information 164 front panel 33 function keys 32 77 H hard disk drive cover 38 light 35 64 hardware conflicts 225 resolving 226 headphone out 28 33 headphones connecting 178 Help 155 Windows XP 224 Hibernation low battery 122 Hibernation command 99 enabling 104 Hibernation mode 99 methods 105 106 111 hiding windows 142 hot key disabling enabling TouchPad 261 display modes 260 display output settings 55 keyboard 261 keyboard overlays 261 power usage mode 257 Stand by mode 258 volume mute 255 hot keys 255 hot swapping precautions 181 Hotkey utility 188 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 170 icon 131 moving to desktop 131 naming 139 safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 33 system 33 35 infrared port 28 transferring files 166 inserting CDs
188. our computer 48 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional CAUTION If 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 CAUTION Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using Stand by mode 3 Power to the DVD ROM drive has been turned on CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on If the computer is on turn it off See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 98 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Getting Started 49 Installing additional memory optional Expansion memory slot cover Underside of the computer NOTE Use a point size 0 Phillips screwariver 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw 50 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 5 Using your finger or a narrow object lift off the cover 6 Putthe screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later NW CAUTIONS Static electricity can damage the me
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190. perating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region Code of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level in the DVD Options dialog Note that WinDVD requires a pass word for this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support If Something Goes Wrong 243 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information This file appears to contain Please refer to the Sup unsupported data ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be Check the DVD ROM found drive or DVD disc Ensure the disc is a valid type DVD Video Video CD or audio CD This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphon
191. pic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to learn about the operating system s features 1 5 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer To start the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions Windows XP Tour Welcome to the Windows XP Tour The tour is available in two formats Which format do you prefer Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Itis very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To turn off the computer using either Turn Off or Shut down see Powering down the computer on page 98 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 jS i e hod e Ww K7 Xd gt
192. problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the successful interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to 226 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This may cause a hardware conflict NOTE One of the IRQs
193. problem solving AC power 229 accessing disk drives 221 battery charge doesn t last 230 can t access CD DVD 235 can t insert diskette in drive 234 can t read a diskette 235 changing display properties 232 checking device properties 228 compact discs not running correctly 236 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 246 computer will not power up 221 contacting Toshiba 250 corrupted damaged data files 234 Device Manager 227 disabling a device 227 228 disk drive is slow 234 display is blank 231 DVD ROM controls are gray 236 not functioning properly 239 video content poor 239 DVD ROM performance is poor 236 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 236 DVD ROM slow playback 237 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 236 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 235 external display not working 233 external keyboard not working 231 external monitor 23 1 faulty memory 228 hardware conflict 225 226 high pitched noise 243 illegal operation 220 Internet bookmarked site not found 224 Internet connection is slow 224 keyboard not responding 221 m 291 keyboard produces unexpected characters 230 missing files trouble accessing a disk 233 modem not receiving or transmitting 248 no sound 243 non system disk or disk error 222 235 PC Card 244 checklist 245 error occurs 246 hot swapping fails 246 not recognized 246 slots appear dead 245 power and batteries 229 printer 247 program not responding 219 program not working
194. procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again If Something Goes Wrong 235 Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see
195. puter Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 3 Lesson 4 Creating a new document The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer 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 cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 1 3 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit 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 cur
196. r Hardware System The System Properties window 2 Click the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Click to open the IDE ATA ATAPI Controllers 5 Double click the Secondary IDE Channel The Secondary IDE Channel Properties window appears Secondary IDE Channel Properties General Advanced Settings Driver Resources Device 0 Device Type Transfer Mode DMA f available v Current Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode 2 Device 1 Device Type None v Transfer Mode DMA f available b Current Transfer Mode Not Applicable Sample Secondary IDE Channel Properties window 6 Click Advanced Settings If Something Goes Wrong 239 Resolving a hardware conflict 7 Look at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it isn t select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull down menu and click OK WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of Win
197. r 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 Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Date Time Language and Regional Options Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a task section Dateand Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Date and Time Properties window appears 1 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Sample Date and Time Properties window HINT To open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly ey either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK 7 Close the Control Panel Lesson 12 Removing objects from the de
198. r right corner of the numeric keypad 4 to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad Menu button dis None play all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back 21 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this En il To do this Chapter button display a list of all the chapters in the cur rent DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num ber Title button Dis play a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter Audio tracks dis play a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes Or use keyboard shortcut C Use this m E WinDVD 2000 21 5 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Subtitles displaya S list of all the avail able language subti tles This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan
199. r way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Icons Taskbar System tray Start button Sample Desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area v TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not y go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin e see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of AR l J the file contents appears See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and Support 1M Suspend system activity and turn off the computer K For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 140 1 32 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Taskhar Each ti
200. rate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where 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 Glossary 219 MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt 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 collectio
201. rature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost Never place heavy objects on your diskettes Learning the Basics 05 Backing up your files jS K Never eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the diskette s surface Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file Click File then click Send To 86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy A HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file ese or files you want to backup with the secondary button then J pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive that ca
202. re using 1 00 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a power saving mode Stand by stores the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Stand by While in Stand by mode the computer uses some battery power If your computer is left in Stand by mode for an extended period your computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often G Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Learning the Basics 1 01 Using Turn Off or Shut down Turn off computer A op Stand By Turn Off Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system
203. rently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 39 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 5 Creating a new folder p DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents Z y and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a DA f file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet Fes 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 cursor 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 Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar x The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop 5 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
204. rk 97 Powering down the computer 98 Turn Off or Shut down command 98 Restart command scs iic ena diets 99 Hibernation command sss 99 Stand Dy CORDIA ttp etes 100 Using Turn Off or Shut down 100 Turning off or shutting down more quickly 101 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down 104 Using Hibernation seseseeees 104 Enabling the Hibernation command 104 Going into Hibernation mode 105 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 106 Starting again from Hibernation 109 Using Stand by Mr 110 Going into Stand by mode more quickly 111 Starting again from Stand by 114 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba s energy saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Using additional batteries 116 Battery safety precautions 116 Maximizing battery life 117 Charging batteries esesessss 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power eeesses 120 Dete
205. rmation and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload Glossary 215 drag To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc
206. rmining remaining battery power 120 Contents 1 7 Conserving battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Changing the main battery 124 Removing the battery from the computer 124 Removing the battery from the battery cover 125 Inserting a charged battery 126 Disposing of used batteries safely 127 Traveling TS icc cseccceshia dcnarndoceeeetivnsineeeducvomes 128 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 129 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 129 Finding your way around the desktop 130 Windows XP file system 132 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 133 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 136 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 137 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 139 Lesson 6 Starting programs 140 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding WIQOOWS cccurc ck otis 142 Using the taskbar secuciet p etit cte 143 Minimizing and maximizing windows 143 Resizing and moving windows 144 Lesson 8 Closing programs 14
207. s reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused If Something Goes Wrong 23 Resolving a hardware conflict for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any pote
208. s adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC Glossary 211 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original fi
209. s previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time Move the cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a two headed arrow 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 My Documents on the taskbar Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 45 Lesson 6 Closing programs Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program itis 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
210. sion indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some compu
211. sktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 53 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop The icon disappears but it has 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 Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears Click Yes to permanently remove the file The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders 1 5 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 13 Using System Restore documents
212. sridansncatexsedicdes 77 Windows special keys 78 Overlay ROY S oscar cp eoru tui Rte ott ecas 78 Emulating a full size keyboard 80 TOSHIBA Console button 80 Starting DFOGFGEUL eee eitis 81 Saving VOUF WOTIK irren etaient 81 Printing VOU WOFK oo ottip rne nero aget 82 Using diskettes cuscasic rr rite UE PUE SEE Tb tiui 83 Inserting and removing diskettes 84 Caring for diskettes 84 Backing up your files 85 Copying to a diskette 85 Playing a CD or DVD 86 Drive components and control buttons 87 CD DVD control buttons 88 CD DVD and Digital audio modes 89 Inserting a 0156 aieo Shea aeter octees 90 Playing an audio CD ssesss 92 Playing a DVD a d ire ieri Rete iter 93 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 94 Caring for CDs and DVDs 95 1 6 Contents Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive 95 Setting up for communications 96 Connecting the modem 96 Connecting your computer to a netwo
213. such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone The primary control button below the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The secondary control button below the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For a description of these controls see CD DVD control buttons on page 36 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 76 The keyboard indicator lights provide information about various keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator lights on page 34 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open the The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions See TOSHIBA Console on page 189 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Video Modes on page 263 or see Display modes on page 260 Keyboard indicator lights Cursor control mode light Numeric mod
214. t then click My Computer Exploring Your Options 1 65 Personalizing your desktop The My Computer window appears Double click the folder you want to open In the Tools menu select Folder Options The Folders Options box appears 4 In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then click OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window amp Shared Documents DER File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Q ak PF Psearch Folders fy Address D Documents and Settings All UserslDocuments v Edo Shared Documents 2 Shared Music i Shared Pictures Q9 What s a shared folder File and Folder Tasks i Make a new folder Publish this Folder to the Web E Share this Folder Other Places Sj My Computer E My Documents Aj My Network Places Details Shared Documents File Folder Date Modified Friday July 06 2001 12 19 PM Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 Inthe Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply then OK 1 66 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office L sc By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and an external mouse you can work with your notebook as if i
215. t installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Se NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause
216. t were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port An external mouse and keyboard connect to the USB ports In addition you can connect your notebook to the office network See Connecting your computer to a network on page 168 Exchanging data with another computer There are several ways in which you can transfer information between your notebook and another computer 4 Locally using a direct cable link S4 Locally over a network 4 Remotely using a dial up connection Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next Select Set up an advanced connection Click Next Select Connect directly to another computer NA wn Bb U Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host Exploring Your Options 1 6 Exchanging data with another computer 8 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or access a network through a dial up connection you need A modem one comes with your computer e ho d A telephone line e Ww A browser or communications program e An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Connecting the modem to a t
217. temporarily stop playing a DVD Play start playing a DVD Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame Stop cease playing a DVD After stopping the DVD click the play button to resume playing the DVD Or use keyboard shortcut None Spacebar Spacebar None End 20 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Fast reverse move R quickly backward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD lt Previous move to the PgUp beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD Next move to the next PgDn chapter and resume playing the DVD Fast forward move F quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD E P F Time move to a specific None eer time slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location Audio volume controls shift T click the plus button to increases increase volume Click the A Shift minus button to decrease vol ame decreases Maximizing the video window e To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize button WinDVD 2000 205 Using playlists To display t
218. ters 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 Glossary Of Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also 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 which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic
219. 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 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work iS ie 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 S4 4 S4 Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and ar
220. thing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance js Consult your network administrator ie Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com If Something Goes Wrong 2 51 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online servi
221. tomatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 75 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 81 Copy files to your network partition Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the guides 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 guides 250 If Some
222. tton then clicking Properties This displays the Display Properties window The Appearance tab of this window 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 Pointatthe desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality If Something Goes Wrong 233 Resolving a hardware conflict 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal Externa
223. tton causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc your computer will start up and you will need to log on before yw NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system J being able to play a CD or DVD Underside Wi Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover eg WM EHE IL maa cover 2 1 Battery Cennere om eee release latch Hard disk drive cover For systems with Wi Fi The Wi Fi Mini PCI cover secures a Wi Fi Mini PCI card for wireless networking for systems with Wi Fi The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 47 for detailed information The modem cover protects the built in modem 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case q __ The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 124 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and
224. ur system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it s If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Getting Started 59 Connecting an external diskette drive Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an internal diskette drive you can attach an external diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer These drives hold 3 5 inch diskettes Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the drive s cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 83 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports You can do this after you turn on the computer NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard 60 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC
225. uttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button alternately 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 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 them so that you can see more than one window 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 Close button Maximize button Minimize button Taskbar Sample Windows Explorer window open on the desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 43 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the applications button on the taskbar through use of the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button You have these options
226. uttons together on page 133 You can disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 67 Primary and secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The secondary control button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s Getting Started 6 Using the computer for the first time documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button For more on the primary and secondary control buttons see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 133 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 68 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Motion Hardware Orientation Tapping Gestures Others Lj TouchPAD ON OFF TouchPAD ON OFF Current TouchPAD Status Setting Change C Enable Samp
227. when the computer is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip W 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 Left side Cooling vents PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the cooling vents TCU The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 179 for more information The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots 32 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Internet button TOSHIBA Console button Power button Keyboard Speaker indicator lights Speaker Function keys TouchPad Keyboard System indicator panel Palm rest Infrared port CD DVD control buttons Volume control dial
228. y 169 An overview of using the Internet 170 The DOING ooo ido eiat ers 170 The World Wide Web 170 Internet Service Providers 171 Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line 171 Surfing the Internet 172 Internet features sessssssss 172 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet uus ccc ci iie 173 Toshiba s online resources 173 Exploring video features 173 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 174 Contents 1 Q Playing DVDS soeben a Deren 175 Exploring audio features ssss 175 Recording SONUTIOS acoso rte 175 Using a microphone essss 176 Adjusting recording quality 177 Using external speakers or headphones 177 Using PO DI USt ha br repu pere epp 179 PC Card supporting software 179 Inserting PC Cards sssssss 180 Removing PC Cards metet 181 Hot Swapping NES Et 181 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 183 TOSHIBA Accessibility 5 tet etn 183 PM ESSE eost atone i tud sci iu een a 184 Starting Pri BSSB ueecere ceteras
229. y Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right nan HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktops four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked 1 36 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature is in use Click Lock the taskbar Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Click the Taskbar tab Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 4 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then My Com
230. y browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following js Ww In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions ie Ww Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions If Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu 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 s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a
231. y decreases the screen brightness Fn e This hot key increases the screen brightness Hot Keys 261 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn Ee This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn 3 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn E ah This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off F12 Fn 4 a This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom Sp UL approved 1 CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 202 Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns in the tables have the following meanings Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensi

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