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1. Keyboard overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Learning the Basics 69 Using the keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so 7 For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters 7 For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn
2. CE UM _ Speaker i LINK port Cooling vent PC Card ejection tabs USB port PC Card slots The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type If PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 159 for more information Finding Your Way Around Left side 31 The PC Card ejection tabs release PC Cards from the corresponding slots The i LINK port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a video camera b a The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals such as a mouse printer or external keyboard to your computer The cooling vent prevents 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 Left side Speaker nool NT Sin SmartMedia Microphone jack card slot L Headphone jack Line in jack The SmartMedia card slot supports 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB and 64 MB SmartMedia Random Access Memory RAM Cards These small cards are about one third the size of conventional PC Cards and are only 0 76mm in thickness They are used in digital still cameras and various
3. 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 in with the operating system following the steps in Saving your work on page 70 amp 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 manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals 220 If Something Goes Wrong Using VirtualTech Using VirtualTech VirtualTech is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on
4. The next track button skips to the following track on the disc Setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to CD DVD If the drive is empty or there s an audio CD in the drive setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to the left CD DVD position Learning the Basics TI Using your CD or DVD drive turns on the sound system only The computer remains turned off When you open the display Windows Media Player turns on If there s a DVD in the drive setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to the left CD DVD position turns both the computer and the sound system on and launches WinDVD When you open the display WinDVD starts playing the DVD Setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to Media Player If the drive is empty or there s a DVD in the drive setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to the right Media Player position turns the computer s power on and launches Windows Media Player When you open the display Windows Media Player automatically plays the default audio file if the drive is empty or the DVD title if a DVD is in the drive If there s an audio CD in the drive setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to the right Media Player position turns the computer s power on Windows Media Player launches automatically and begins playing the audio CD Inserting a disc down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control dial or acces
5. 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears 122 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the date and time The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the Windows Millennium Edition operating system To change the date and time settings 1 2 Click Start then point to Settings Click Control Panel The operating system displays the Control Panel Double click the Date Time icon The operating system displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Date amp Time p Date ome fo 3 Time 123 45 67 8 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 237 28 29 E 10 20 25AM_ 2 r Time zone IV Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana Cancel Apply Sample Date Time Properties dialog box S HINT To open the Date Time Properties dialog box more quickly eith
6. 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 If your printer is ECP or IEEE 1284 compliant make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 58 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file Contact your network administrator if the printer is on your office network 21 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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
7. Repeat repeat the current None amp J chapter if the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin ning 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 button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel i Eject open the DVD ROM E 4 drive disc tray Pause temporarily stop play Spacebar UL ing a DVD Play start playing a DVD Spacebar co Step move forward through None the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame a Stop cease playing a DVD End m After stopping the DVD click the play button to resume play ing the DVD WinDVD 2000 1 69 Playing DVDs Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Fast reverse move quickly R backward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD b Previous move to the begin PgUp ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD Next move to the next chap PgDn ter and resume playing the DVD Fast forward move quickly F forward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F E Time move to a specific time None slot then click t
8. Using a second battery If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you can fit a second lithium ion battery pack in the Modular Bay Battery safety precautions Never try to disassemble a battery Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic materials 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 which you can purchase from the accessory information shipped with your system or at toshibaaccessories com Mobile Computing 91 Charging batteries Maximizing battery life A high capacity battery pack can be recharged many times Over time it will gradually lose its ability to hold a charge To maximize the life of your battery Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for more than a few hours Overcharging the battery may shorten its life If you are not going to use the computer for a long period of time remove the main battery and the secondary battery
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10. 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 serial port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port look in Device Manager under Modems for the built in modem Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared If Something Goes Wrong 21 Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 65 for instructions
11. Search for other items Files or Folders Computers People 0 object s Sample Search Results dialog box HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the ay P Internet Type char in the Search for files or folders named text box and then click Search Now The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears Click Create Shortcut A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop 1 20 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to EF 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 Millennium Edition 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 p
12. 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 gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte nee ee ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive
13. 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 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop 3 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file Click File then click Send To Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy D HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy D T 4 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Using your CD or DVD drive Your computer may have a CD ROM drive CD R drive CD RW drive DVD ROM drive or a DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive CD ROM drives can play back prerecorded CDs DVD ROM drives can play back both prerecorded CDs and DVDs With a CD RW drive you can write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD Rewritable CD RW disc A DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive can do all of these things Compact discs CDs store up to 600 MB
14. Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 1 1 System Lesson 6 Starting programs This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows Millennium Edition operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to Programs The operating system displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program i untitled Paint Ele Edt View Image Cols Help jaje n ECETENSETN ATE he Seas oo For Help click Help Topics on the Help Menu Pear iosa
15. For more information about connecting a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 50 Exploring Your Options 1 At Using the programmable buttons Using the programmable buttons Your computer has two programmable buttons on the indicator panel They are the AP button and the Internet button Pressing the AP button will bring up the Ez Button application Pressing the Internet button will open Microsoft Internet Explorer To program these buttons for other options use the Ez Button application Click the Ez Button icon on the taskbar The Configure Buttons dialog box appears Buton a oat Caption faww m Property Predefined Function Application Launch Control Panel a File Explorer Paintbrush Calculator Notenad H Application Launch File Name EXPLORE EXE Browse Cance Beset All Sample Configure Buttons dialog box Select one of the two buttons WWW Internet or User AP from the Button drop down list In the properties section choose Predefined Function or Application Launch The predefined functions are Close Application Selecting Close Application closes any open window that you select 1 A Exploring Your Options Using the Ethernet LAN Port Mute Selecting Mute will mute the sound system Task Switch Selecting Task Switch toggles between open applications Selecting the Application Launch will display a list of applications
16. but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory 36 Learning the Basics Using Shut down so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will ev
17. the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it 2 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Windows Millennium Edition Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 91 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign diffe
18. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s gt parallel port lo CEE o To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer on page 58 Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter 5 Getting Started Setting up your computer DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric g shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on Z top of or apply heat to the power cable lf the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock 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 jack on the back of the computer To locate the DC IN jack see Back on page 29 Getting Started 53 Charging the battery 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights
19. 55 using at the office 140 warning resume failure message 188 will not restart 201 work area 41 computing tips 65 connecting AC adapter 51 external monitor 140 external speakers 158 headphones 158 modem 83 mouse 50 power cable 53 printer 50 to a network 83 USB mouse 50 conserving battery power 94 Contents CDs 81 DVDs 81 cooling vents CPU 29 31 cursor control mode light 34 custom style 135 customizing taskbar 132 window toolbars 137 D date and time setting 122 Date Time icon 122 DC IN jack 52 desktop 100 browsing style 134 choosing style and browsing options 136 classic style 135 creating new icon 100 creating shortcuts 116 custom style 135 major features 100 properties 120 shortcut menu 104 shortcut tray 102 Start button 101 styles 134 system tray 102 taskbar 102 113 Web style 135 137 Device Manager 196 checking properties 197 disabling a device 196 dial up connection 84 Dial Up Networking Wizard 84 248 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 146 Digital Versatile Discs 74 DirectShow 209 DirectX Foundation 209 Disk Defragmenter 205 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 205 missing files trouble accessing a disk 204 running slow 205 diskette drive 72 can t insert a diskette 205 can t read a diskette 206 diskettes caring for 72 cleaning 72 copying files to 73 inserting and removing 72 display doesn t look normal flickers 203 external monitor not working 204 latch 54 proper
20. Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Scroll buttons You can scroll up and down a document by using the two scroll buttons The one on the left scrolls up and the one on the right scrolls down Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your software These steps may or may not appear in the following order Select your time zone Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone then click Next to change the setting Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system lt You may be offered the opportunity to register the purchase of your computer with Toshiba If not make sure you register later by double clicking the Registration icon on your desktop 08 Getting Started Setting up your software NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or to a Local Area Network To register your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft Sign up for Internet access This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet account or assists yo
21. Multimedia tour Take the Getting Help amp Support tour Take the Getting Your Work Done tour Take the Hibernate amp Standby tour Take the Home Networking Tour A Take the Internet Explorer 5 5 tour Take the MSN Messenger Service tour Take the Playing Games tour Take the Plug amp Play tour Take the Scanners and Cameras tour Sample Windows Millennium Edition Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows Millennium Edition tour or tutorial 1 Click Help then click Tours and tutorials The Microsoft Help and Support window takes you to the Tours and tutorials section 2 Scroll through the list of Tours and tutorials and select the place you want to start 3 Click the selected topic and follow the instructions on the screen Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Itis very important that you let the Windows Millennium Edition operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This 1 30 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Shut Down The operating system displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Select Shut down then click OK The ope
22. OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 13 Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy Fn esse and AccuPoint are registered trademarks SecureSleep SelectServ FreedomWare SmartMedia Ask IRIS Online and VirtualTech are trademarks and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Media DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Active Desktop is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep and Wake On LAN are trademarks of Intel Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems Inc i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks U S A Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Digital Surround and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Easy CD Creator and Direct CD are trademarks of Adaptec Inc Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv
23. Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message 6 Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated b
24. The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it 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 lott Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Program and has designed this product to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer enters a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling 389 90 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off
25. Windows 95 Classic style The Classic style resembles the Windows 95 operating system desktop Using this option you double click to open items and each item opens in a separate window Working in Custom style You can pick and choose which options you want Custom settings include options for browsing folders creating window backgrounds and selecting and opening items For example you can use options from both the Web style and the Classic style so you can double click to open items and use Web pages as window backgrounds 1 3 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Choosing a style To select the desktop style and browsing option 1 On the desktop double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the Tools menu click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears General View File Types r Active Desktop Ae 3 C Use Windows classic desktop m Web View Enable Web content in folders Use Windows classic folders Browse Folders Open each folder in the same window a C Open each folder in its own window p Click items as follows Singl E Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Cancel Apply Sample Folder Options 3 Click the style you want to use then click OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also displ
26. a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key System indicator panel Modular Bay Secondary battery light o oo od aaRS The power on light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Standby mode 0 DE The main battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 93 B The DC IN light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source Finding Your Way Around 35 Front with the display open CS The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The Modular Bay secondary battery light flashes green when the Modular Bay is in
27. 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 point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Power Management icon 94 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 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 Va TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as 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 pow
28. be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been 96 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to Shutdown when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Management icon 3 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 4 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals pree R Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 87 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you Mobile Computing 97 Disposing of used batteries safely 5 Push and hold the battery release latch then firmly pull the battery pack toward yourself W WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cr
29. button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key on the keyboard or touch the AccuPoint II nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously or press the reset button 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 194 88 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive Your computer normally loads Windows 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 internal diskette drive and press F10 while you turn on the power The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for about three hours For more information see Power and the
30. buttons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback 1 8 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut 2 Chapter button C displays a list of all the F chapters in the current i DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number Title button Displays T a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter l Audio tracks displays A a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language content to change the spoken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes L WinDVD 2000 1 81 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this La S E Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Subtitles displays a list S of all the available language subtitles This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired language 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 differences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly 1 8 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Bookmark s
31. ccccsseessseeeseeens 144 Exchanging data with another computer 144 Transferring files using a parallel port connection 144 Transferring files using the Infrared POrt scsscecceeee 145 Connecting to the Internet ssssscssessssecseescssesseses 145 Making the physical CONNECTION csccssseccsssescessees 146 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 147 Getting SAN es css see sesce te tcasteds ctttiece een 147 Using the Internet 148 The Internet neeeneeeeeenneeeeeeneeererereeeneeenrerrennnrrrrrereserrene 148 20 The World Wide WeD sssscsssssccssseccssssscessseesssseeesens 148 Surfing the IML OTIN EL scsecensisaanctisossncerilncecseesdcnetenbiecenty 149 Internet fEatUFeS sccsscscsecssssccssessssecssasessneessnsessasee 149 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 150 Toshiba s online resources sssssscccsssecsseecsssecsssecesseeesses 150 Conducting an electronic meeting 2221 1111111222222 150 Sending a faX 0202111 1111110000111111 11050011 11ra raen sotonnrnrnsnenenene 151 Exploring video features scssssscsssecssseccsseesssecssseecsseeess 152 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your TOG VISION 5A eatiaaretde eterno ceegeeenaabea 152 Connecting a television to the S video out port 152 Transferring and editing video data ssssecssecen 155 Playing VCO eos
32. designed to enable data transfers among a group of computers with or without using wired connections You can transfer files browse authorized locations on other computers or synchronize data with other computers A record of each transaction is maintained in a list or archive so you know exactly what you sent to others or received from them r TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you start the yy SPANworks 2000 application after closing all other m A applications This will ensure system resources are available since in the presentation function SPANworks 2000 may stop opening a presentation if the amount of remaining system resources is less than required Sending a fax To send a fax your system must be connected to a telephone line Faxing a document is almost as simple as printing it 1 5 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 1 On the desktop double click the RingCentral icon If the icon is not on the desktop click Start then Programs Go to the RingCentral folder and click RingCentral The RingCentral Setup Wizard appears 2 Select Next and follow the instructions on the screen Exploring video features Your computer s video features include Viewing Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set lt Capturing video using a camera connected to the i LINK port Playing back VideoCDs Vi
33. determines which features the DVD supports When playing a DVD some of the control panel features may be unavailable Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes WinDVD 2000 1 15 Customizing WinDVD Properties i x General Audio Display Audio channels gt Current audio track ion e Format DOLBY DIGITAL C Mono Attributes 1651 48k 5 1ch Stereo Dolby Surround Compatible Vocal options 3 audio No vocal Bight vocal 4 speaker mode Left vocal Both vocal 6 speaker mode 6 1 channel Z Melody Enable S EDIF output Dolby Pro Logic JV Always enable Test Cancel Apply Help Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 Inthe Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows Ifyou 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 Ifyou have four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers providing a true surrou
34. each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include not only Quick Launch icons but also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs A DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator Z which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address a ILS Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To access all taskbar options point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button to customize your setting Exploring Your Options 1 33 Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows Millennium Edition operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click As Microsoft Help says The Active Desktop interface lets you put active content from Web pages or achannel on your desktop You can make your desktop truly your own space by adding the active items you refer to on a regular basis news weather sports s
35. following terms may appear in this user s guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of 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 234 Sim application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The
36. glow CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases The current rating for the computer is 3 16 amperes Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on If the computer is not consuming full power the time required to charge the battery is reduced For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 90 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 5 A Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the applications power management settings and features yw NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on E Using the computer for
37. has two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards Two Type I and Type II cards One Type II card Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The Windows Millennium Edition operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows Millennium Edition operating system 1 6 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards 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 161 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type II card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type I or Type II card you can insert it into
38. identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment 8 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 K This device may not cause harmful interference x is x This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation 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
39. of data or music 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 76 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 Drive components and control buttons The CD or DVD control buttons are located on the hinge bar of the computer so that you can access them whether the display panel is closed or open Learning the Basics 15 Using your CD or DVD drive DVD ROM drive components If you have a DVD ROM drive it may look like this Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not
40. of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature on the desktop 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 AccuPoint Il The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the AccuPoint II pointing device which is your basic tool for moving around the 104 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint IT screen and performing computing tasks This lesson lets you practice using the AccuPoint II pointing device 1 Move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button the larger one to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is the larger one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary b
41. peripheral device receives power from the computer through the i LINK port In addition to its high speed it supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Like your USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between the i LINK port and your USB ports is that the i LINK port supports faster data transfer rates Playing VideoCDs z TECHNICAL NOTE VideoCD playback capability is not L enabled on all systems f4 1 5 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 1 Fit the DVD ROM drive in the Modular Bay if necessary 2 Place the VideoCD in the DVD ROM drive 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Fast reverse Previous Next Fast forward Sample WinDVD control panel with playback controls called out HINT There are no menus for VideoCD 1 0 titles For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 163 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 record
42. 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 AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint 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 drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medi
43. remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 51 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Using the modem on page 83 Getting
44. require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the DVD ROM N manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a E straightened paper clip The vent located at the lower right hand side of the drive cools the DVD ROM drive s internal mechanisms Do not block this vent HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is f on press the stop eject contro button on the top of the computer to eject a disc 16 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the hinge bar 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 Previous track Play pause Stop eject Next track CD DVD Media Player switch Al T on mo g e nam oc 600 CD or DVD control buttons on the hinge bar of the computer The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts playing the disc or pauses it if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing and ejects 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 eject button on the front of the drive is unavailable
45. resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your Operating System check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the Operating System and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 207 If Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 5 2b or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 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 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 the
46. set up the network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Dial Up Networking 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Shut down Hibernation and Standby Each option has its advantages TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to Va power down your computer save your files and make sure 2 the disk activity lights are off If you decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Shut down command The Shut down command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when choosing Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Shut down uses the most time and battery power Learning the Basics 85 Powering down the computer When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were previously using Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely
47. spindle until it locks into place Incorrect position z correct 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 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 If the computer is turned off use the CD DVD Media Player switch and the control buttons on the top of the computer Slide the CD DVD Media Player switch to the left to turn on the CD DVD player then press the play pause button once The CD begins to play If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use either the CD DVD control buttons or the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar 80 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive EE Windows Media Player File View Play Tools Help Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player R To play the CD or to pause click the play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Creating a CD If your drive is CD Rewritable two programs control a drive s CD RW feature
48. the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions K o This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 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 lt 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 9B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the tele
49. the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily aera Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Getting Started 5 5 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready on line 3 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power LAN button located on the top of the keyboard For an illustration to help you locate this button see Front with the display open on page 32 o Ci NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time dont turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light s Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 93 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use The Modular Bay indicator light flashes when the Mo
50. the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you need a wireless or physical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows Millennium Edition Briefcase the computer s Infrared port or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Exploring Your Options 1 45 Transferring files using the Infrared port Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help 1 2 3 4 Click Start then Help Choose the Index tab In the dialog box type direct cable connection Follow the online guide instructions Transferring files using the Infrared port You can transfer files to another computer using your Satellite Pro notebook computer s Infrared port Both computers involved in the data transfer must have compatible Infrared ports and synchronization software Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem one comes with your Satellite Pro
51. use This light is also the indicator for a secondary battery if one is seated in the Modular Bay CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use Doing so may damage the disk and result in loss of data CD or DVD control buttons The control buttons on the top of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs Next track Wi Fi indicator Stop eject Play pause Volume control Previous track deeeee OOOO Ana Sear e CD or DVD control buttons on O OF Og The volume control allows you to set the volume level The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts playing the disc or pauses the disc if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The next track button skips to the following track on the disc ar Wi Fi indicator light for systems with Wi Fi only The TI 02116 referred to as Wi Fi wireless fidelity indicator light glows amber when the Wi Fi is turned on For more information on wireless networking see Using the Ethernet LAN Port on page 142 Wi Fi on off switch for systems with Wi Fi only The Wi Fi on off switch turns the optional wireless communicatio
52. your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation 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 W WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may 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 Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency K Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes eve
53. your computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 8 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 2 Gently pull up on the module to disconnect it then gently pull it out of the slot 3 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 11 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports Connecting a printer CAUTION Connecting the printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both ee Before connecting a printer you need to know whether it uses a serial or a parallel interface Check the printer s documentation If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode choose parallel because it is faster You also need a suitable printer cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable Gil Getting Started D Setting up your computer To connect a parallel printer E
54. 13 Using System ReStOVE cessecsesseeesseessee 125 Lesson 14 If am lost what do d0 esssescssecsseeees 126 Windowse Millennium Edition Help sssccssesssees 126 Using the online tours and tutorials ccseeeees 128 Lesson 15 Turning off your COMPUTEL 0 sssessseecen 129 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 131 Windows Millennium Edition special features 131 Personalizing your G SKtOD s sssscsssessssecsssscssessesee 132 Customizing the taskbar 132 Bringing the world to your GESKtOD ssssssseesecen 133 Changing desktop and browsing Style 134 Personalizing individual WINGOWS s ssesseseeseee 136 Adding a background to a WINKOW scecssccsssesseeeeee 137 Customizing window tOOIDAIS c scesseesseesseesseessee 137 Displaying a toolbar in a WINGOW ssessseesseeceseeens 139 Displaying information about each folder 139 Connecting a monitor keyboard and MoOuS 140 Using the programmable buttons c cssssecseecsseecsssee 141 Using the Ethernet LAN POrt cccsccssccssseesseesseesseeesseesses 142 Accessing a LAN i acca ieeratderacsncrcececdateieaeaeecinrearnewcac 143 Setting up a direct CONNECTION sceseesseesseesseessee 143 USING a wireless connection csssseseccssecsssecsssecesseeens 143 Setting up a dial up CONNECTION c
55. 160 not recognized 216 problem solving 214 215 removing 160 replacing 161 slots 30 using 159 252 e PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 159 play pause button 35 playing audio CDs 77 CDs and DVDs 77 Plug and Play 195 pointing device AccuPoint II 33 56 104 ports communication 146 infrared 30 LAN 30 modem 30 monitor 30 parallel 30 S video out 30 USB 29 31 power cable 53 cable connectors 229 computer will not start 187 light 34 monitoring 93 on off button 32 problem solving 198 Power Management powering down 84 power off guidelines 62 power usage mode 95 precautions 45 Predefined Function 141 presentations viewing on television set 152 previous track button 35 primary button 56 printer Add Printer Wizard 58 connecting 50 problem solving 217 218 printing a file 71 problem solving 193 AC power 199 accessing disk drives 188 AccuPoint II 201 not responding 187 Ask IRIS Online 220 battery charge doesn t last 200 battery not charging 199 can t access CD DVD 206 can t insert diskette in drive 205 can t read a diskette 206 changing display properties 203 checking device properties 197 compact discs not running correctly 207 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 215 computer will not power up 187 contacting Toshiba 221 corrupted damaged data files 205 Device Manager 196 disabling a device 196 disk drive is slow 205 display is blank 202 DVD ROM controls a
56. 2 windows adding a background 137 hiding 112 repositioning 112 resizing 112 115 Windows Explorer 111 Windows Help 102 Windows Media Player 33 79 Windows Millennium Edition Briefcase 144 change date and time settings 122 changing the screen saver 120 closing programs 116 creating a new folder 110 creating a text file 108 creating shortcuts 116 desktop 100 Help 126 193 194 problem solving 188 Recycle Bin 123 removing objects 123 resizing or moving windows 113 115 Shut Down 130 special features 131 starting programs 111 System Restore 125 tours and tutorials 128 troubleshooters 193 Web Tutorial 106 WinDVD 77 163 advanced features 177 color balance 183 control panel 166 controls are disabled 207 customizing 172 a error messages 210 help 184 Internet browser launching 184 not functioning properly 209 pan 183 performance is poor 207 208 playing DVDs 163 playlists 170 properties audio 174 properties display 176 region codes 173 Root or Title menu does not open 208 slow playback 208 starting 164 status bar 165 system requirements 209 toolbar 165 video content poor 209 video window maximizing 169 zoom 182 183 WinDVD 2000 156 wireless networking 142 Wizards Add Printer 58 Dial Up Networking Wizard 143 Windows Me PC Card 214 World Wide Web 148 208 Blank Page
57. 28 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do lt 2 Help and Support le x Microsoft Search Help and Support Find a topic in the Index Type in the keyword to find creating editing with Paint pictures see also images copying from Web pages to the desktop scraps Using Paint to work with pictures You can use Paint to work with pictures that use the bitmap bmp file format You can paste a Paint picture into another document you ve created or use it as your desktop background You can even use Paint to view and edit scanned photos Eg a z creating editing with Paint steal ial desktop background Click here to start Paint digital camera transferring expanding ALT text for E Notes hiding to display Web pages faster e You can also start Paint by clicking Start pointing to Programs Kodak Imaging pointing to Accessories and then clicking Paint previewing a 4 printing For information about how to use Paint click the Help menu in rendering intent Paint saving from Web pages saving in My Pictures folder scanned slide shows thumbnails video editing wallpaper Web page pictures zooming PIF Editor Pinball Dales E x Asin Eo B IEE Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Click Here link The operating system opens the Paint program Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talki
58. 5 246 i Bootlog txt file 190 browser 108 buttons AccuPoint II 33 56 CD controls 76 CD or DVD controls 33 35 74 76 79 CD Player 80 DVD ROM drive eject 75 next track 36 PC Card eject 31 play pause 35 power 32 previous track 35 programmable 141 Start 101 stop 35 C calculator 116 caps lock light 34 Card and Socket Services 159 CD and DVDs caring for 82 inserting 78 removing 81 viewing contents 81 CD or DVD control buttons 33 35 74 76 79 CD Player control panel 80 CD DVD Media Player switch 33 77 CD ROM drive 74 CDs 33 inserting 78 problem solving 207 using 74 channels DMA 195 IRQ 195 Character Map 117 charging main battery 53 61 92 RTC real time clock battery 92 classic style 135 cleaning AccuPoint II 201 CD or DVDs 82 computer 62 diskettes 72 click 56 closing programs 116 COM port 146 modem connection 146 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 45 commands Hibernation 85 powering down 84 Shut down 84 Standby 85 communications cable free 30 network connection 143 ports 146 programs 83 setting up 82 system resources 194 via modem 83 compact discs inserting 78 m 247 problem solving 207 removing 81 computer cleaning 62 lock 63 moving 63 non system disk or disk error message 188 not accessing disk drives 188 placement 42 protection 41 running on battery power 90 setting up 46 47 57 startup files 192 transferring information 144 turning off 130 turning on
59. Basics 83 Setting up for communications The computer s modem gt A telephone line gt A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer z TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect p through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data o A transmission Using the modem The Satellite Pro 3000 3005 Series computers come with a built in modem and 10 100 Ethernet LAN connection To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 29 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 For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN consult your network administrator To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the 8 A Learning the Basics Powering down the computer telephone number for the dial up connection To
60. C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also 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 mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web 240 Terms K keyboard shortcut A
61. CD RW multifunction drive You can also add a diskette drive secondary battery or an additional hard drive The Modular Bay release latch allows you to remove modules The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 47 for detailed information The battery cover protects the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 96 Finding Your Way Around 39 Underside r The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case 40 Finding Your Way Around Underside Blank Page Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from KZ Dust moisture and d
62. EO orn Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New File Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Start then click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder A DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store Z 7 documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file IL folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet Po 110 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs The Windows Millennium Edition 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 E 7 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press
63. Fn key 33 162 folders 103 displaying information 139 FreedomWare 101 front panel 33 function keys 33 67 H hard disk drive light 35 55 hardware conflicts 194 resolving 196 headphone jack 32 158 headphones connecting 158 Help 126 193 Hibernation 85 low battery 95 restarting 87 using 87 Hibernation mode 62 hiding windows 112 hot keys display modes 228 instant password 227 keyboard functions 228 sound 228 hot swapping 159 precautions 161 HTML Hypertext Markup Language 135 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 148 icon 100 Date Time 122 desktop 100 moving to desktop 100 250 My Computer 100 naming 110 safety 24 indicator light Wi Fi 36 indicator panel keyboard 34 system 33 34 infrared port 30 inserting CDs and DVDs 78 PC Cards 160 installing main battery 96 memory modules 47 Internal External mode 204 Internet 148 bookmarked site not found 193 browser 108 chat rooms 149 connecting to 145 downloading files 150 news groups 149 overview 148 slow connection 192 uploading files 150 URL address not found 192 Internet Connection Wizard 107 Internet Explorer 101 107 Internet Service Provider ISP 147 IRQ Interrupt Request 195 jacks headphone 32 microphone 32 K keyboard 33 character keys 67 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 67 cursor control overlay 69 emulating full size 162 function keys 67 hot keys 228 indicator panel 34 not working 187 200 numeric keypad overlay 69 overlay keys 68 une
64. Satellite 3000 3005 Series User s Guide If you need assistance gt VirtualTech e support tool Double click the desktop icon or visit the Web site http virtualtech answerteam com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 8 on page 185 in this guide C504 0501M1 TOSHIBA 2 Model Satellite 3000 3005 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 pre
65. Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Recording Preferred device and Advanced quality 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an L external power source Other types of speakers will be 2 inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones Q 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer To locate the headphone jack see Left side on page 31 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Exploring Your Options 1 DO Using PC Cards 3 Adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker K For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer
66. Started 47 Setting up your computer Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse on page 140 Connect an external monitor see Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse on page 140 Connect a local printer Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 159 Installing additional memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 64 MB 128 MB and 256 MB modules You can only install two modules in your computer s expansion memory slots located on the bottom of your computer You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a A standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Ifthe computer is on click Start Shut Down select Shut down then click OK The operating system turns off the computer 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 2 3 4 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn
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68. USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer A DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that f supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for LA 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 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side tT UYU 1 The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The modem port lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Using the modem on page 83 The S video out port allows you to connect a television or other video output device The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor Infrared port The fast infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk Right side a
69. a Player power switch on page 36 The CD or 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 or DVD control buttons on page 35 The lights on the indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions For a description of these lights see Indicator panel on page 34 The AccuPoint II pointing device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard The AccuPoint II control buttons work with the pointing device The larger button acts as the primary button on a mouse The smaller button acts as the secondary mouse button The two small buttons above are the scroll buttons For more information see Using the AccuPoint II Pointing device on page 56 The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 227 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 66 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer 3 A Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Indicator panel The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing
70. a hardware conflict 213 Error message and additional information Resolution This file appears to contain Please refer to the Supported found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive unsupported data 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 drive or DVD disc Ensure the disc is a valid type DVD Video Video CD or audio CD Sound system problems Adjust the volume control You do not hear any sound from the computer If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings 21 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager M
71. a particular site is very slow try later 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 If Something Goes Wrong 1 93 The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows Millennium Edition operating system can help you If Windows Millennium Edition 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 Millennium Edition Help 1 Click the Start button and click Help 2 Click the Home tab then click Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps on the screen Working with troubleshooters Windows Millennium Edition Help includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that can assist you with many common computer problems For instance if you are having difficulty setting up a new printer the Print troubleshooter can
72. aA un A U N 1 A Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back gt E GQSeach GyFolders Hristoy Ms GS X wy EA Address a Control Panel a a 8 B Accessibili AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Control Panel Options Hardware Programs Updates x Use the settings in Control Panel to BR cB S GT personalize your computer Desktop r Display Folder Options Display only commonly used Control Themes Panel options s Select an item to view its description A amp Windows Update Gaming Intemet Keyboard Modems Options Options Technical Support Q wW D Mouse ODBC Data Passwords Sources 32bit 4 Power Options Regional Scanners and Scheduled Settings Cameras Tasks ESELS LE My Computer 32 object s Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer C You can connect an external monitor to the monitor port For more information see Back on page 29 E e You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports
73. acked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 97 Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computer s 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 local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 41 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust 9 8 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact yo
74. artup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Millennium Edition Startup menu displays these options Normal Logged BOOTLOG TXT Safe mode Step by step confirmation z TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a A network the Startup menu may display different versions of m A Safe mode Normal Selecting Normal starts the operating system under normal conditions Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no apparent problems with the system 190 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working Logged Bootlog txt Selecting Logged starts the operating system under normal conditions and creates a hidden startup log file named C Bootlog txt This file records every step of the system s startup process You or a qualified Windows Millennium Edition operating system expert can use this log file to check the loading and initializing of device drivers DEFINITION A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System control the operation of devices connected to the system Safe mode Selecting Safe mode bypasses basic startup files and starts the operating system enabling only the mouse keyboard and standard VGA display drivers Runn
75. ation 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 Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Exploring Your Options 1 30 Personalizing your desktop Toolbar element Description Quick Launch Opens your browser or email program or allows you to view channels or instantly bring your desktop to the front To add a new toolbar button drag the program icon to the Quick Launch tray Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 On the desktop double 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 In Windows Millennium Edition terminology this means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Double click My Computer The My Computer window opens Open the folder you want to view as a Web page On the Tools menu select Folder Options Make the selections in Web View Click Enable Web Content in Folders Click OK
76. ator 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 gt Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens C2 Ww Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with 1 5 Exploring Your Options Toshiba s online resources others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board s Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one compu
77. ave an None er unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark 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 Sl 1 Click the Zoom button located in the upper left corner of 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 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area WinDVD 2000 1 83 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out A To return the video to normal size click the zo
78. ay a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Exploring Your Options 1 3 Personalizing your desktop Adding a background to a window If you select art or a Web page as a window background set your desktop style to Web style or select the As Web Page option from the View menu To add a background to a window 1 Open the window you want to customize 2 On the View menu select Customize this folder and follow the prompts Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the Windows Millennium Edition 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 1 3 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Address bar Standard buttons Quick Launch Sample toolbar locations The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Address Bar Standard buttons Description Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another loc
79. batteries on page 198 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del or press the reset button to restart the computer The Windows Millennium Edition 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 lt The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows Millennium Edition message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine lt The screen does not look right If Something Goes Wrong 1 89 The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working 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 Windows Millennium Edition Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the St
80. button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 Inthe Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist 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 click 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 After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 1 T WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 6 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 h the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 3 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Resuming normal
81. caution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in
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83. chaaieweaaudnctents 87 Starting again from Hibernation MOC 87 Using Standby ss s cceccses eerste ite a end deat eee 88 Starting again from Standby sescsssecssseccsseessseeessee 88 Chapter 4 Mobile COMPUTING cccsccscstecsssesseesseesssecsseesees 89 Toshiba s energy saver COSIQN sssssecsssecssecsseeccsseesssee 89 Running the computer on battery POWEL csssceseee 90 Using a second DAMN essesecdsss ceeertinainiacitnaccoraeacialsinvintors 90 Battery Safety PreCautiOns cccccssecssecsssecsseecssseesssee 90 18 Maximizing battery life sssssssscsssccsssecsssecsssecsseeessee 91 Charging batteries vecatiein ca tearesacteserstacceninniireciaceienoiienionks 91 Charging the main and secondary batteries 92 Charging the RTC WAM O IY scceascacscnccasccessstnectsnccattavensacedruet 92 Monitoring battery POWED ccscsssscsssescssseesssseecssseseessees 93 Determining remaining battery POWE ssssse 93 Conserving battery POWEL ccccsssccsssecsssscsseecsssecssses 94 What to do when the battery runs IOW csssssceseees 95 Setting battery alarms cicassacecnciscassaattcanteoslncentdcvconieentia 95 Changing the main Dattery scccsscccseesssscssssecsseecsseeeses 96 Removing the battery from the computer 96 Disposing of used batteries Safely sscccssssseseees 97 Traveling TDS co scctssscartie catch iene adenin
84. computer A telephone line DSL or cable connection A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP 1 A Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet Making the physical connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite link Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it Determining the COM Port To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Modems The operating system displays the Modem Properties dialog box 3 Click the Diagnostics tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 4 Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly click the port to which your modem is connected and then click More Info to run the Windows Millennium Edition Modem Diagnostics The operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If the operating system cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the tro
85. contains all the information needed to start the computer Although your computer does not need the Config Sys and Autoexec Bat files to start it does process these files to support backward compatibility 192 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working with some programs and device drivers The same holds true for the System Ini and Win Ini files systems and other programs For example many features of r TECHNICAL NOTE Programs and devices that are backward L compatible are designed to work with older operating 7 the Windows Millennium Edition operating system are backward compatible with earlier versions of the operating system This lets you use older programs with the Windows Millennium Edition operating system Most of the information contained in these files is now stored in the Registry but they are still processed during system startup Bootlog Txt file contains a record of all the components and drivers loaded during startup and the status of each When you select Step by step confirmation you can view all these files one line at a time to help diagnose the cause of a problem Internet problems My 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
86. correctly 205 starting 70 Web browsers 148 properties 120 R recharging main battery 92 RTC battery 92 recording adjusting quality 158 sounds 156 157 Recovery and Configuration Builder CD 25 Recycle Bin 101 123 region code 173 remaining battery power 93 removing CDs and DVDs 81 main battery 96 PC Cards 160 resizing windows 112 115 restarting from Hibernation 87 restarting from Shut down 87 restarting from Standby 88 RingCentral 152 sending a fax 152 RTC real time clock battery 90 running the computer on battery power 90 S Safe mode 190 safety battery 90 computer 97 disposing of batteries 97 icons 24 precautions 45 saving your work 70 ScanDisk 204 screen blank 202 doesn t look normal flickers 203 Screen Saver tab 121 Search Engine 149 secondary button 57 security fitting a computer lock cable 63 instant password 227 lock slot 30 SelectServ 26 sending a fax 152 setting battery alarms 95 setting up AC adapter 51 communications 82 computer 41 46 47 57 58 date and time 122 printer 58 software 57 shortcut creating 116 menu 104 tray 102 me 255 Shut Down 62 Shut down 84 restarting 87 using 86 software setting up 57 sound wav files 157 problem solving 213 SPANworks 150 speakers external 158 Standby 85 command 62 low battery 95 mode 34 restarting 88 using 88 Start button 101 starting a program 70 Startup menu Logged Bootlog txt 190 Normal mode 189 problem solvin
87. cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked 02 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover Push the tray in to close the drive Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need Learning the
88. cter instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable lt The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl i Fn N Alt 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 LE iEn An AEn AE Aa Aea Aa ER a aT NET Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in 68 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer Windows special keys Application key _________________ Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the Windows operating system R The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary AccuPoint II control button or right mouse button Overlay keys
89. d 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 51 AC power light 34 51 55 Accessories programs 111 125 AccuPoint II cleaning 201 control buttons 33 56 not working 187 pointing device 33 56 104 using 103 Active Desktop 133 adding background to a window 137 memory 47 alarms low battery 95 96 Application Launch 141 Ask IRIS Online 220 audio CDs playing 37 74 77 audio features 156 avoiding injury 42 battery alarms 95 changing 96 charge not lasting 200 charging 53 61 92 conserving power 94 disposal 97 installing 96 light 34 55 93 Li ion lithium ion 90 monitoring power 93 not charging 199 remaining power 93 removing 96 RTC real time clock 90 92 safety precautions 90 setting alarms 96 battery cover 38 latch 39 24
90. dress 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 2 3 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card Windows Millennium Edition displays a message that you may safely remove the card Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller This problem may be caused by a low battery Charge the battery fully 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more information see Using Standby on page 88 2 Turn off the computer Connect the AC adapter and power cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 159 A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If Something Goes Wrong 21 T Resolving a hardware conflict If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print
91. dular Bay is in use CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use 06 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the AccuPoint Il Pointing device Scroll button Primary button The round button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device It enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to one of the computer s USB ports See Connecting a mouse on page 50 for more information sluts a Mel fas Y Te nh aa v AccuPoint II ry wra fs ie Pointing device y re OQ e _ button E Secondary button AccuPoint II control buttons and pointing device To move the cursor gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button Getting Started 5 Setting up your software The function of the secondary button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button
92. e 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 The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from the hard disk make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive 206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 ScanDisk on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 204 CD ROM or DVD ROM 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 w
93. e 97 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating SYStOM ccssessecssesseesseesseessesseeseessen 99 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop ssssssecsseesssecsseen 100 Finding your way around the desktop ssessseses 100 Windows Millennium Edition file system 0 00 103 Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint I ou tecsseessseecsseee 103 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet ccsssseeee 106 Exploring the Web Tutoridl csssssccssessseessseesseeeens 107 Lesson 4 Creating a new COCUMENL ccccceccseeseesees 108 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 1121901111111121221211 2 109 Lesson 6 Starting programS s ss 111111050011 1111111010011110 110 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 112 Using the taSkDat ss cssccsssecsssescssessssesssseessnesssecsees 113 Minimizing and maximizing WiINOWS scssses0e 114 Resizing ANG MOVING WINGOWS sssssseessseecsseesseeeees 115 Lesson 8 Closing programs essssesccsseccseessseecsseeesseeess 116 Lesson 9 Creating SNOITCUIS sssssssssccseccsseesssecssees 116 Creating a shortcut to the Calculato ccesen 116 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 0 117 Lesson 10 Changing the screen Saver 120 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time ssssscccsecsssen 122 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 123 Lesson
94. e companies 14 Energy Star compliance As an Energy Star partner Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy Star Compliant 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 ic cuscusceshteseceecdiecessttacet tuk tl uid act eneaemenene 23 This UNA ccd ccceecednedva do hcdasivccasendstncctadecesieh 23 Safety g 6 ee ere ee es ee eee ee 24 Other icons used asst ccacsckcencicebvesaraltectnsetaceaticebesstseuceiess 25 Other documentation casas eer acctencdaceacanectaisecacedeoetnornens 25 Service ODNONS aicitcateioeieecncnataneeneeens 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around ssscssecsecssecsseesees 2 7 Making Sure you have Verything seccssssscsssecssseecessees 27 Front with the display ClOS C ssssssssescssseesssseesessseesssees 28 Feces seco Dacca acetate sine bene ie oases 29 Right side ae err ener eo ocean ee eee 30 EBT SOO e E 31 Front with the display open s ssssssssssssssssssssssesssssesssees 32 Alo 621 0 gr eaeeeeene ie ee ate nee ee eet naar eee 34 System indicator SANG cicecssescensesconescaceideevassbendeleceees 34 CD or DVD control buttons eesseeccssstecssssseseesteeesseeeeens 35 CD DVD Media Player
95. e following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Surfing the Internet e Internet features lt Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 106 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Exploring Your Options 1 49 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 Loc
96. e one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Device Manager tab Select the device and click Properties A dialog box displays the device s properties If Something Goes Wrong 1 T Resolving a hardware conflict 4 Inthe General section of the dialog box check the box next to Disable in this hardware profile 5 Click OK Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab To view the device s installed double click the device type 4 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides various tabs from which to choose Some of the common ones are The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resources tab which lists the resources assigned to the device If y
97. e or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name D or C Run ScanDisk which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run ScanDisk 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools and click ScanDisk 2 Click the drive you want to test Select the type of test you want to use A thorough test is more complete but takes much more time than a standard test 4 Click Start ScanDisk tests the disk If Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the driv
98. ed Display latch I Modular Bay The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel press the display latch and raise the panel The Modular Bay comes with a CD or DVD drive installed This bay can accommodate a CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM or multifunction DVD ROM CD RW drive It also supports a diskette drive additional hard disk drive or secondary battery The bay only supports one device at a time It is designated as drive D CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the CD ROM DVD ROM manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such e as a straightened paper clip Finding Your Way Around Back 29 Back Monitor port Infrared port Security lock slot Cooling vent DC IN jack USB ports Parallel port LAN port Modem port S video out port The cooling vent prevents 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 eee gt The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter i C The
99. ed 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 select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your comp
100. either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot 2 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the PC Card button on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card 3 Toremove the PC Card press the slot s eject button once 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Exploring Your Options 1 61 Using SmartMedia cards Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 160 Using SmartMedia cards SmartMedia cards are super compact memory cards that are highly portable and can be carried in a pocketbook or credit card holder SmartMedia cards are used to exchange data with other portable devices such as digital ca
101. em fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the AccuPoint or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device 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 omen 243 RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is us
102. en click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box x Type the location and name of the item you want to create a shortcut to Dr search for the item by clicking Browse Command line Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 Inthe Command line box type c windows calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search 1 1 8 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click Files or Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 1 9 System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Search Results lolx Eie Edt View Favores Tools Hep Back gt E Q Seach GyFolders Bristoy AZ GF X A E Addes a9 SeachRests OOS d Search RS F Anen Q amp Search for Files and Folders Search Results Search for files or folders named Containing text Enter your search criteria to begin Look in S Local Hard Drives C 7 Stop Search Search Options gt gt
103. encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 4 Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 10 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Treland Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain 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 t
104. entually discharge in Standby mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first Using Shut down Shuttin To power down the computer using the Shut down command click Start Shut Down select Shut down from the menu then click OK The computer shuts down completely g down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Management utility 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel Learning the Basics 8 Using Hibernation 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Power Management icon If the Power Management icon is not present click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel The Power Management Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to P
105. er 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 Mobile Computing 95 Monitoring battery power Toshiba has combined these options into three preset power usage modes Long Life Normal High Power To change the power usage mode hold down both the Fn and F2 keys 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 can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can
106. er click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 23 System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 4 Set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But with the Windows Millennium Edition operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed 1 2 4 Getting to Know the Windows Millenn
107. erable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to lt The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include 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
108. erating system can help YOU cecccsscctcedeeassche tternceeidiraedectalaaseeee 193 Resolving a hardware CONPIICK ceccssecssecsssecssessseen 194 A plan of action eles adicareve tanchcieeatauiaice 194 Resolving hardware conflicts ON your OWN 194 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 196 Memory Card Problem ccsssssccssssscssseecsssescssneseessees 198 Power and the DatterieS cccccssecssecsssecsssecssseessseeees 198 Keyboard problems cs ccssssereasesestiercractotierdsdandoense 200 AccuPoint I ROI GINS sesiceccecesseteasss octoredereecadeeceaunectte 201 22 Display problems sscooscceestactrcesescciccesecledrendosecmccielees 202 Disk drive problems sacsciniciartaiectatacensunnatoiciatecetercoabane 204 CD ROM or DVD ROM drive problems 206 Sound system problems sacs saceciadscedstacconssccsasteccoasscedesncs 213 PC Card problems 5 sccccsendvanisdessitecstateCeanecndsesboderiesdeanet 214 Printer IRODIGIS cic scsciscnsccessecessiciececescctbvencetantenastlensssect 217 Modem problems ssssscsssssssssssssssessssseessesseesssses 218 Develop good COMPUTING habits ceesssesccssecesseeeeen 218 Using Virtualech cccsconaseccasiecpsdessscctinierariecetancaceaaneosonees 220 If you need further ASSISTANCE cccsssseeccssseccsseesssseeee 221 Before you Aenea eee ee eee sere eee 221 Contacting TOSHIDA ccccsssssssecs
109. es and folders on your local computer or network file server You can choose from three different styles Web style Classic style Custom style The style you choose determines how you browse in the Windows Millennium Edition 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 Windows Help Exploring Your Options 1 35 Personalizing your desktop Working in Web style You can work in Web style if you prefer to organize and browse your computer using these Web like options Single click to browse the desktop and folder You click only once to open an item just as you click a Web link to jump Similarly you point to items to select them Show Web page backgrounds in individual windows You can display Web pages or any HTML page as background in a window In Web style any folder with HTML content that is displayed as a Web page can include artwork Microsoft Office documents multimedia interactive forms and so on Some windows such as My Computer and Control Panel come with a background that displays a description of each feature when you point to its icon A DEFINITION Hypertext Markup Language HTML is a special coding scheme used to prepare text and graphics for access over the World Wide Web Working in
110. ewing presentations or DVD movies on your television To use your television for this purpose you need to connect your television to your computer via the S video out port change the display setting on your computer and direct the computer s video output to your television Connecting a television to the S video out port To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV you need to use the S video out port Exploring Your Options 1 53 Exploring video features To connect a device to the S video out port you ll need an S video cable not included with your system For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable NOTE Before connecting the device make sure that it is ready to receive S video input Some devices have a switch or button that changes this setting Others may provide a menu driven option from a remote control Refer to the documentation provided with your device to see if any set up iS necessary Gi a TECHNICAL NOTE Using an S video cable of poor quality YY may result in dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting G video noise or loss of video HINT It is recommended that you use an S video cable no Ji longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters To connect the television 1 Connect one end of the S video cable to the external television Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of the video in port 2 C
111. ex Help and Support displays the Index Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 21 System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do a Help and Support aai 3 ft Help and Support 7 Home PEPE Assisted support Tours amp tutorials Find a topic in the Index Click one of the links on the left com suffix Internet addresses dib files doc files see documents edu suffix Internet addresses gif files htm files see also HTML files as desktop background icm files see Image Color Management scp files see script files txt files 128 bit secure connections 1394 devices ports 16 bit DLC protocol 2000 calendar settings 256 color display removing cards EAR A 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 pictures in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them creating editing with Paint looks promising 4 Double click creating editing with Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program 1
112. f you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 1 3 System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 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 Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help Eak gt E BSearch Folders CBHistow AS E X A E Address C Start Menu Folders x Downloaded Proca DRWATSON Programs Windows C Favorites Start Menu Update Fonts C HELP Select an item to view its description History G vava See also gE C MEDIA My Documents I MSAGENT My Network Places Offline Web Pas My Computer C PCHEALTH Saltlake WinME C SAMPLES ea Programs SYSTEM x 4 gt 3 object s Disk free space 4 94 GB B50 bytes E My Computer Asar 4 Sea Bw Bse Raed tat Pm Lo Taskbar Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar with the AccuPoint II pointing device and click
113. forms of portable information equipment If Windows does not recognize an inserted SmartMedia card try to remove and insert it again 32 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The line in jack allows you to connect an external input device Front with the display open System Screen Power button a a a o Indicator pane Keyboard pE indicator panel CD DVD Media Player switch CD or DVD control buttons yoy AccuPoint A ee ee at Pt ae pointing device A AccuPoint II buttons Palm rest The power button turns the computer on and off The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images The CD DVD Media Player switch Finding Your Way Around 33 Front with the display open sets the computer to turn on the CD DVD player automatically if there is a disc in the DVD ROM drive when the computer is turned off or to power up and launch Windows Media Player For more information see CD DVD Medi
114. g 189 Safe mode 190 Step by step confirmation 191 stop button 35 support for Windows 102 S video out port 30 switch Wi Fi 36 system indicator panel 33 34 system requirements WinDVD 209 System Restore 125 System Setup 188 System Tools 125 system tray 102 T taskbar 102 113 customizing 132 telephone line connecting the modem 83 text file 108 tips on computing 65 toolbars customizing 137 displaying in a window 139 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 Forum 222 Internet Web sites 222 online services 222 software offer 101 worldwide offices 223 trademarks 13 transferring files 144 transferring information between computers 144 traveling tips 97 troubleshooters 193 turning computer on off 32 55 62 tutorials 106 128 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 108 132 149 URL Uniform Resource Locator 132 149 USB Universal Serial Bus port 29 31 USB mouse connecting 50 256 USB FDD Legacy Emulation option 188 Using VirtualTech Virtual Tech 101 using Hibernation 87 modem 83 PC Cards 159 Shut down 86 Standby 88 Using VirtualTech 101 V video features exploring 152 VideoCDs playing 156 VirtualTech 185 using 220 volume adjusting 159 volume adjusting alarm 228 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 157 Web address 149 Web browsers 148 Web sites 221 Support Online 193 Web sites Toshiba 222 Web style 135 137 Wi Fi indicator light 36 on off switch 36 wireless networking 14
115. g a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 6 A Getting Started Caring for your computer W 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips e 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 95 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which A you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software doc
116. g low see Setting battery alarms on page 95 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save Learning the Basics Ti Printing your work 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 f 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 Millennium Edition file system on page 103 Printing your work Verify that the Windows Millennium Edition operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 58 z TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the p first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or A are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch diskette drive which fits in the Modular Bay lets you use either double density 720 KB or high dens
117. he play button to E mmmn play the DVD from the selected location Audio volume controls click Shift T the plus button to increase vol increases ume Click the minus button to Shift J decrease volume decreases Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize button 1 T WinDVD 2000 Using playlists To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using playlists r TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what p features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format m f and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears WinDVD 2000 1 T1 Using playlists Playlist x Directory Selected Files K Add Delete Delete All Load Playlist Save Playlist ittee Play f Disc File Sample Playlist window 2 Click the File
118. he unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 11 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 12 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Unde
119. hed working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window That is all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows Millennium Edition accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition aaa 1 1 T System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New th
120. if fitted Alternate between batteries if you have a spare Make sure your computer is turned off or in Hibernation mode when you are replacing a battery Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging batteries The main battery and the optional secondary battery need to be charged before you can use them to power the computer 92 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main and secondary batteries To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on Va TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power To charge the secondary battery fit it in the Modular Bay and connect the computer to an AC power source A battery may not start charging immediately if K Kd The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the powe
121. indows To activate a task or program click the appropriate Shortcut tray icon To add an icon to the Shortcut tray click the icon and drag it to the Shortcut tray Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition opi 1 03 System Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint II 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 Millennium Edition 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
122. ing Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system configuration that may have caused the system or a device to fail For example if you choose a screen resolution that is not supported by the display the operating system will have a problem starting correctly Safe mode bypasses the setting and allows you to change the screen resolution to one supported by the display Once you have done this the operating system will start correctly If Something Goes Wrong 1 9 The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not working Other problems may involve a device driver See The Windows Millennium Edition operating system can help you on page 193 to fix the problem wm TECHNICAL NOTE The Windows Millennium Edition p operating system automatically starts in Safe mode if it m detects that system startup failed or the Registry the file that defines how the operating system is set up is corrupted Step by step confirmation When you tum on your computer the operating system processes the start up files With Step by step confirmation the system asks you to confirm each line of the start up process once it appears Use this option When the start up process fails while loading the start up files To verify all drivers are being loaded To temporarily disable one or more specific driver s To check for errors in the start up files The operating system uses a file called io sys which
123. ing the secondary button You have these options Move windows Size windows s Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons 114 t Kd Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows L 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 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 lo HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition pues 1 1 D System Lesson 7 Resizing rep
124. ings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the Exploring Your Options 1 57 Exploring audio features microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the Windows format for storing sound in files in the operating system Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer To locate the microphone port see Left side on page 31 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder d Sound Sound Recorder lei ea File Edit Effects Help aoe 0 0 c Positioning 2 ar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 wJ 4 EJ 5 6 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone The maximum recording time is 60 seconds 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 1 5 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 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 Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe
125. ipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 T Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems General issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disab
126. irect sunlight 41 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries 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 If you are using an external monitor
127. ists gaj ae are To begin select the task that you want to perform C Create a restore point Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible C Undo my last restoration 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 Sample System Restore Welcome screen 1 26 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do The Windows Millennium Edition operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time Lesson 14 If am lost what do I do This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help features in Windows Millennium Edition operating system Windows Millennium Edition Help The Windows Millennium Edition operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help Windows Millennium Edition opens the Help and Support window 2 If you do not see the index click ind
128. ity 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage 12 Learning the Basics Using diskettes L Eject button Diskette drive The Modular Bay Secondary battery light glows when the diskette drive is in use Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer 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 A computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy e data and damage the diskette or the drive Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean Ifa diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids s Never slide back the protective metal cover s Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette s Never twist or bend a diskette Learning the Basics 13 Backing up your files Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost Never place heavy objects on your diskettes Never eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the diskette
129. ium Edition Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Recycle Bin File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Beck E GQSearch Gy Folders PHistoy MG GZ X A Ea Adress a Recscesn OOOO d Name OriginalLocation Date Deleted Type i CAWINDOWS Des 6 30 200010 50 Shortcut My Folder CAWINDOWS Des 6 30 2000 10 50 File Folder Recycle Bin BShortcut to CALC C AWINDOWS Des 6 30 200010 07 Shortcut This folder contains files and folders that you have deleted from your computer To permanently remove all items and reclaim disk space click Empty Recycle Bin To move alll tems back to their original locations click Restore All Select an item to view its description 120KB I Z PETET E Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted When you are absolutely cer
130. key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the AccuPoint 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 L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a si
131. l functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured 230 Tens 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 L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing default The setting selected by a progra
132. lectronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or install it from your Recovery and Configuration Builder CD provided with your computer lt Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery and Configuration Builder CD Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system 26 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 185 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 221 of 2 8 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display clos
133. led Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD 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 The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and to check its settings 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon then select the Device Manager tab 3 Open the CD ROM device folder select your DVD ROM device driver then click Properties 208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 4 Select the Settings tab click the DMA check box then click OK The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its
134. m the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop This lesson begins with Windows Millennium Edition Web Tutorial It 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 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 07 System Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Exploring the Web Tutorial Microsoft s Web Tutorial can answer questions about the Internet 1 Click on the Connect to the Internet icon on your desktop The Internet Connection Wizard appears 2 Follow the Wizard s steps to connect 3 In Internet Explorer click Help The Help menu appears 4 Click Tour Internet Explorer displays a page with information about how to use Internet Explorer rorial Gui Wel ER EA View Favorites Tools i e7272 8 2 8 2 Ses a Browser Foard Refresh Home Seach Favorites History aa Print ee Adlets E rr icont conte nienean nn controls The C lete Int t Guid d Hen i nterne uide an L Internet ais address From the f browsing the World Wide Web ict 1 Go to the first chapter in the Inter
135. m when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk Nee Ot disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more
136. mH PEO cor Sample Paint program open on the desktop 3 To open the second program click Start then click Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk 1 1 2 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Fle Edt View Favores Took Help Back gt gt E GSeach F Folders Bristoy AF GF X A Fae Addtess E My Documents oO ei Mp Misi My Pictures 4 2900 Kick byenk pa ff EAE My Computer ka lakers wino EHE My Network Places Biat Recycle Bin C My Folder a Online Services 7 objects Disk tree space 1 27 GB Aston Eos B Stun j my A FEE GOES a Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The Windows Millennium Edition operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button alternately Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows I
137. meras and Personal Digital Assistants PDAs They are also found in electronic musical instruments voice recorders faxes printers scanners word processors and handy terminals To locate the SmartMedia card slot see Left side on page 31 Inserting a SmartMedia card 1 Tum the card so that the connector metal area faces up 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place 1 6 Exploring Your Options Emulating a full size keyboard Removing a SmartMedia card 1 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 2 Lift the side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Chapter 7 WinDVD 2000 WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs VideoCDs and DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs z TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always V4 play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power wh For systems with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction 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 co
138. mize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel WinDVD 2000 1 6 Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 170 Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 177 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 L OVD_ OB SR cH H M S i C 01 0 00 12 W y li S ae CEP a ea ey ae ae ee Eject Pause Fast reverse Previous Next Fastforward Sample WinDVD control panel 1 6 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut
139. mputer has a DVD ROM or 163 1 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears See Using the control panel playback buttons on W WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume page 167 to locate the volume control buttons Fit the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive into the Modular Bay Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 77 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 173 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD WinDVD 2000 1 65 Playing DVDs Olt s t warn vont wn a gt sl F Chapter 00 Time 00 00 00 j i z Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel 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 173 The toolbar contain
140. n You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press Enter 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 s Check that the monitor is turned on s Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet s Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor If Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the AccuPoint II secondary button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in scree
141. n flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then Settings 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 2 Click Properties and then Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK 2 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode 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 on
142. n system on or off NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial aircraft you should turn the Wi Fi switch off CD DVD Media Player power switch CD DVD Media Player power switch EN The CD DVD Media Player power switch allows you to play audio CDs with the computer turned off This switch has two positions CD DVD which is to the left as you face the computer from the front and Media Player which is to the right What happens when you press this switch depends on what s in the drive Finding Your Way Around 3 Front with the display open DVD playback and the power switch With a DVD in the drive setting the switch to the right turns on the computer and launches Windows Media Player as the default To play a DVD you will need to manually start WinDVD If there s a DVD in the drive setting the switch to thel left turns on the computer s main power and launches WinDVD When you open the display WinDVD automatically starts playing the DVD title Audio CD playback and the power switch With a CD in the drive setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer s main power and launches Windows Media Player When you open the display Windows Media Player begins playing the CD If there s an audio CD in the drive se
143. nd sound experience Ifyou have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound Ifyou have an S PDIF compliant sound card select Enable S PDIF output This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver 1 T WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 3 In the Vocal options box select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only lt Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers 4 Inthe Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it 5 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front Properties x General Audio Display Startup in full screen mode M osp Cancel Apply Help Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected WinDVD 2000 1 TI Using WinDVD Advanced Features 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 wi
144. net Guide ON Ae a ee _ 1 Sample Web page from the Tutorial HINT The content on the Web Tutorial may be different from f the content in this illustration The information on Web pages is dynamic and can be changed at any time 108 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document The Browser controls provide various navigation features The Internet address also called a Uniform Resource Locator URL is a line of information telling the browser where to look for a specific Web page The large window contains the Web page itself Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the Windows Millennium Edition operating system Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition 1 09 Lesson 5 Creating a new eae Title bar asaf AES Emner mS F
145. ng about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows Millennium Edition Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with either the Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition operating system start with Windows Millennium Edition Preview If you have used the Windows 98 operating system Learning about the benefits of Windows Me features is a helpful Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 29 System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer introduction to the new features in the Windows Millennium Edition operating system lt amp Help and Support Search Microsoft Help and Support D0 e ome U Tadek Assets suprot This is a list of Windows Millennium Edition tours and tutorials Windows Tours aj Sere coe Windows Millennium Edition Preview a Welcome to Windows Millennium Edition Click one of the links on the left Taking the Internet Explorer tour Getting Things Done More Tours and Tutorials a Learning about the benefits of Windows Me features A Learning to use the mouse a Storing vour pictures in the My Pictures folder Take the Desktop tour Take the Entertainment amp
146. ngle hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU ome 24 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 collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows
147. oblems and how to solve them If Something Goes Wrong 1 Resolving a hardware conflict The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly Its temperature needs to be in the range of 50 degrees to 88 degrees Fahrenheit 10 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius 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
148. ogram name then End Task Click Shut Down The computer shuts down CAUTION Pressing Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously twice to restart your computer is not recommended By closing all open programs before shutting down the system you ensure that all data is saved 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 Windows Millennium Edition 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 If Something Goes Wrong 1 T Problems when you turn on the computer 3 Open Notepad click Start point to Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power
149. om button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box m Volume Color control 1 E O TATOO O EA m beed ened Cancel o E m Brightness gt m comda Default WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness It also provides two color control sliders 1 WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 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 fa Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links hei click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting Help p Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button or click the Close button to exit WinDVD Chapter 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your noteb
150. onically with your questions directly to our InTouch Center A representative will address your situation and contact you If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows Millennium Edition documentation lt Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information 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 222 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online service
151. onnect the other end of the cable to the S video out port on the back of your computer To locate the port see Back on page 29 3 Turn on the television 1 D Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Background Screen Saver Appearance Elfects Web Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Colors Screen area High Color 16 bit d E T 1024 by 768 pixels R Extendiny andans desktop anto thie mantar Advanced coe e Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 640 x 480 4 Click Apply then OK Direct video output to television Click Advance button Select Twin view tab Click Output device button Choose Select output device Click on TV option In Format select NTSC n Click Apply l A A A WwW N Exploring Your Options 1 55 Exploring video features 8 Click OK 9 Open the DVD tray and insert DVD title The DVD movie should play automatically Transferring and editing video data The i LINK port on the right side of the computer provides very fast data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per second You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port Each
152. ook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter For further assistance and solutions use Toshiba s support tool VirtualTech to help diagnose and solve possible problems 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 Windows Millennium Edition operating system or closing other programs 185 186 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The operating system displays the Close Program dialog box This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the pr
153. ormation see Exchanging data with another computer on page 144 From home or while on the road you ll need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number to access the network Setting up a direct connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations Using a wireless connection Nf T Your system may come with an integrated Wi Fi module The following information is only for systems with Wi Fi Do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed 1 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 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 Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Dial Up Networking 3 Click Make New Connection and follow the directions on the screen 4 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let
154. ositioning and hiding windows Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop 4 Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it Click My Documents on the taskbar 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop 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 1 1 6 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 8 Closing programs Lesson 8 Closing programs x Once you are finis
155. ost 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 194 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 Millennium Edition PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with a Windows Millennium Edition driver it may not work under Windows Millennium Edition Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the Windows Millennium Edition operating system PC Card checklist R Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot If Something Goes Wrong 21 Re
156. ou have a device conflict it is shown in the Conflicting device list The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows Millennium Edition online help 1 98 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Shut Down 2 Select Shut down then click OK The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 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 Here are some typical pr
157. ower Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 4 Click Apply Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernation To power down the computer using the Hibernation option click Start and select Hibernate then click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using 88 Learning the Basics Using Standby If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by pressing and releasing the power switch Using Standby To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Shut Down select Stand by from the menu then click OK The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Standby mode Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button
158. phone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation Toshiba American 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
159. playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD resumes normal playback 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 dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top WinDVD 2000 1 13 Customizing WinDVD Properties x General Audio Display m Current regions p Player settings C 1 USA Canada Default DVD drive I 2 West Europe Japan South Africa I Auto play C 3 South East Asia 4 Australia Spanish America View 5 Russia East Europe Africa M Tool bar C 6 China IV Status bar Remaining times until permanent E IV Player Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM 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
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161. r communications port serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 231 232 oom DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile or video disc DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers T O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory im 200 RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TET thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The
162. r connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes 7h HINT Once a battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its Mobile Computing 93 Monitoring battery power charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours C NOTE When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock Monitoring battery power m The battery light indicates the primary battery s current charge The Modular Bay light indicates the charge state of the secondary battery if used In both cases the indicator light Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the
163. r the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT
164. rating system click Yes Available when specifically requested click No Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page If your printer is connected and turned on click Finish to print a test page To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Finish You are now ready to print If you requested a test page click OK to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery 62 Getting Started Caring for your computer Guidelines for turning off the computer If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network you can use the Windows Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Shut Down command instead Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk Never turn off the power while a disk light on the system indicator panel is on Doing
165. rating system displays a message that it is shutting down and turns off the computer There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 84 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows Millennium Edition special features The Windows Millennium Edition operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including New system file protection lt A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows update e 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 131 1 3 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Active Desktop 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
166. re gray 207 drive tray doesn t eject 206 not functioning properly 209 performance is poor 207 208 Root or Title menu does not open 208 slow playback 208 video content poor 209 enabling the USB FDD Legacy Emulation option 188 external display not working 204 external keyboard not working 200 external monitor 202 faulty memory 198 hardware conflict 194 195 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 195 Help 193 high pitched noise 213 illegal operation 186 Internet bookmarked site not found 193 Internet connection is slow 192 InTouch Center 220 keyboard locked and computer me 253 will not restart 201 not responding 187 produces unexpected characters 200 missing files trouble accessing a disk 204 modem not receiving or transmitting 218 no sound 213 non system disk or disk error 188 205 PC Card 214 checklist 214 error occurs 216 hot swapping fails 216 not recognized 216 slots appear dead 215 Plug and Play 195 power and batteries 198 printer 217 218 program not responding 185 program not working properly 205 rebooting from a USB diskette drive 188 screen does not look right flickers 203 system resources 194 trouble prevention 218 URL address not found 192 using Startup options 189 VirtualTech 220 warning resume failure 188 Windows Millennium Edition not working 188 254 e Windows won t start 188 WinDVD error messages 210 programmable buttons 141 programs closing 116 not running
167. rent meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer If Something Goes Wrong 2 1 Resolving a hardware conflict Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard The computer may not recognize your USB keyboard Removing the USB cable and reinserting it into the computer should make the computer recognize the keyboard The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect the AccuPoint II In addition Your finger slides off the AccuPoint II easily If the AccuPoint II cap is oily remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol To remove the cap 1 Firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up Removing the AccuPoint II cap 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 After cleaning the cap position it on the peg and press it into place hole with the peg F NOTE The peg is square so be careful to align the cap s 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 scree
168. rives 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 Mem 2O0 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache 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 silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or contro
169. rol DUTONS ccssseee 74 Setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to CD DVD 76 Setting the CD DVD Media Player switch to Media PIA Cl aac tciaiie erent eneetmnueeerant 77 VS SPH AUIS ace aicctcsasccidcacoateeterocicicrsaxcictimecaseconarnne 77 Playing an audio OL ese Serdar recebd aa ecarencctdace 79 Creating a 160 een een eeene nent er eneene ernie Seer 80 Playing NON soa ezsstet tee tecstes ace necdeetiadenernectaces Tot cadeoriante 81 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 81 Removing a disc with the computer ON c csssesee 81 Removing a disc with the computer Off c ssscecssee 82 Caring for CDs and DVDS ssssssssecsssecsssecssseesseeeessee 82 Setting UP for COMMUNICATIONS cssssesssssecceseescesseesssees 82 Using the modem 2cc5ssccarctceesisadactesecsCoosctoveccssccctuerdoenites 83 Connecting your computer to a NetWwork 83 Powering down the computer sscssseccsseccsseessseecssee 84 Shut down COMA cies asccecdccaas dass cde cetsocoseceasetbdviceatecets 84 Hibernation COMMMAMNA ssssscccssesssecssesssseessseecsaes 85 Standby COMUMAING sss csccesciedcctesaseestessistesescies aleoaveectozeactes 85 Using Shut OWI 2 aii ncccednctia eis carseeheswctrateccinielncetactesscinaette 86 Shutting down more QUICKLY ees eeecseessstecsseecestecsssee 86 Starting again after Shut COWN cssessssesseeessessseen 87 Using Hibernation coxies ecctecreace tae
170. roperties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes Z DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text ay or graphics that was created by an individual application ILR This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition operen 1 21 System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings Select a background picture or HTML document as Wallpaper a Browse Picture Display Center x f Blue Rivets LEF Boiling Point tern aeoo z Erm Cancel Apply Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option probably Noney to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try ascreen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns
171. ry half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions 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 gt Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction 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 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Be careful when you
172. s DirectCD prepares a CD R or CD RW disc for file read and write operations Its icon is located on the taskbar You can also right click this icon to eject a disc Easy CD Creator 4 copies music to an audio CD R or CD RW disc and data to a data CD R or CD RW disc Its icon is located on the desktop l cD iy T ams For details on how to use these programs please refer to the respective Online Help menus Learning the Basics 81 Using your CD or DVD drive Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD 2000 on page 163 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 lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Check the DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive in use indicator light when you use the DVD ROM CD ROM or 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 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
173. s The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem lt Backup copies of your Windows 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 If Something Goes Wrong 223 Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Argentina Acron S A Solis 1525 1134 Buenos Aires Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Niederlassung Osterreich LandstraBer Hauptstra e 2 259 a c A 1030 Wien Austria Brazil Semp Toshiba Informatica Silveria Rodrigues 52 05047 000 Sao Paulo SP Brazil Central America amp Caribbean TechData Latin America 8501 NW 17th Street 101 Miami FL 33126 United
174. s and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear f slightly different from the screens displayed by your system E However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include My Documents Provides a convenient place to store documents graphics or other files you want to access quickly My Computer Shows the file system for your computer and is network if any Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition pues 1 01 System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop RS Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows E Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin zm TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does p not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the A Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that pro
175. s basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 183 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 1 6 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs backward or move it to the right to go forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player z TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what y features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format in and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit 01 0 00 12 Expanded controls button Maxi
176. s the Volume Control program click Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control W WARNING Before playing an audio CD turn the volume 1 Ifthe computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive To play an audio CD when the computer is turned off slide the CD DVD Media Player switch to the left to turn the DVD ROM drive on and press the CD DVD stop eject button twice to release the disc tray T 8 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive To locate the switch and button refer to illustration labeled CD or DVD control buttons on the hinge bar of the computer on page 76 The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray ee 2 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 A you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing 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 Learning the Basics 19 Using your CD or DVD drive Gently press the center of the disc onto the
177. s window 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts 60 Getting Started Setting up your software Add Printer Wizard Ths west will help you to install your printer quickly and easily To begin installing your printer click Next a ERS a Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer A TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the L Windows Millennium Edition operating system recognizes 7 it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer Is connected to a network select Network printer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer 8 The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer name Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference To set up the printer to be The default printer for the Windows Millennium Edition ope
178. se features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX Foundation 6 0 or higher Source Microsoft DirectShow 6 0 Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict lt WinDVD software WinDVD Error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM drive is not a valid disc type Valid disc types are DVD Video Video CD and audio CD Ensure the disc is a valid disc type If the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require features that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow Reinstall Microsoft components are missing DirectShow version 6 0 or higher a
179. shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When using this device in combination with other wireless LAN 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 5 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
180. sly and TV or other external video device only the resolution of the external display device z TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use simultaneous mode you L must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match 2 Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn Z This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 68 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom i UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe E VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 229 230 Blank Page Glossary Acronyms a TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary L may not be available on your computer wh The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewrite memory complementary metal oxide semiconducto
181. so may damage your hard disk diskette drive or DVD ROM drive For more information see Powering down the computer on page 84 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 90 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Getting Started 63 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located ae 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 visit Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Usin
182. solving a hardware conflict See Using PC Cards on page 159 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Double click the device listed as your PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 196 for more information 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own ad
183. specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM 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 Gi 1 To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list 1 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM drive letter Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive In the View box select the items you want to display when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window Player is the WinDVD control panel 5 Click OK to save your settings Setting audio properties NOTE The DVD author
184. speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk d
185. ssecsseesssecssseessseessses 221 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites scssssssesssssescsseessseee 222 Toshiba s worldwide Off1CGS csssssssssssssssssssesesssees 223 Appendix A Hot ROS seiscsccssssashessstsaseesscedscsasttiousouderseeseeencess 221 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors sssssssesecsecsees 229 Corte Ta E E E 231 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Your Satellite Pro Series computer offers enhanced multimedia features and easy Internet access combined with great flexibility Its Modular Bay enables you to switch between a diskette drive CD ROM DVD ROM CD ROM RW DVD ROM CD RW drive a second hard disk drive or second battery as you need them Your computer may also include the latest technology in wireless communications enabling you to exchange information with as few or as many others as you want 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 24 Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on Af
186. ssncocseceeiecaredteancdincredtentecs 170 Loading and playing playlists 172 Resuming normal playback after using playlists 172 Customizing WINDVD ceccssesccsssscsseecsseecssseesseecesteessses 172 Setting general properties cssssecsssesccsssecssseecesseeeees 173 Setting audio properties ceseccccsseecsssecsssesesssseeessssess 174 Setting display properties 220 1 1111110500110111 111212 176 Customizing the Control Panel csssesssseessseseseeens 177 Using WinDVD Advanced Features scssssssssssecssees 177 ZOOMING UM sicccoacectes tte ees Tastes settee toectchasscivabi desi 182 PANNING ssnin ata ees 183 ZOOMIN 3 nes ene nee eee ener nee 183 Adjusting the Color Dalannice csssssssssssssssesssees 183 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 184 Getting Help sccis iari 184 Exiting WinDVD osssciccsnsiccestsss datzeasdgueetetesnsacbateanaenatheand 184 Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong 111111111111111151111122 185 Problems that are easy to fIX csccsssscssssescsssessssseesssneesens 185 Problems when you turn on the cComputer 187 The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is NOt WOTIIING sacs teeasesdctasitodasatensssicesseteanance 188 Using Startup options to fix probleMS ccsesee 189 Internet PTO DIGING seccieccssseccrenenrthncttenccancnueendads 192 The Windows Millennium Edition op
187. tain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 25 System Lesson 13 Using System Restore To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an f item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable Space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears E System Restore xj joas Welcome to System Restore reo 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 G Restore my computer to an earlier time Favorites l
188. ted States Venezuela Toshiba America Information InterPC de Venezuela Systems Inc Esquina Calle 4 y Calle 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard Edificio Tepal Piso 3 Irvine California 92618 La Urbina United States Caracas 1073 Venezuela Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display To resume working if you have registered a user password press Enter type your password and press Enter If there is no registered password press Enter Do not confuse the instant password security feature with The Windows screen saver feature that merely blanks the display after a specified amount of time and needs no password to resume operation or C2 Ww The use of an invalid Display mode hot key Fn F5 setting 22 228 Soma Sound Fn This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display mode options The display mode options are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and TV or other external video device simultaneou
189. ter that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed SS could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that W 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 Sg Other documentation 2 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information z TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical L information about the computer 2 HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition ofa term used in the text P fs Other documentation In addition to this user s guide your computer comes with the following documentation An e
190. ter 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 221 Conducting an electronic meeting The SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced meeting productivity between networked computers You can do such things as transfer files between two computers broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines set up electronic Exploring Your Options Sending a fax 1 51 business cards and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity network link between computers To access SPANworks 2000 F NOTE Before using SPANworks 2000 you must establish a 1 Double click the SPANworks icon on the desktop 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network SPANworks 2000 file utilities The central application of SPANworks 2000 is
191. terference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help G NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of
192. th the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or 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 z TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what p features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format m A and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 163 for help locating the expanded controls button 1 f WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Directional buttons g H AE mee 04 0 01 53 a Sse oag receo A NEEE G T oe a E GEE ee Playback speed slider Brightness slider Audio tracks Camera angles N
193. the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Expansion memory slot cover Base of a Satellite Pro 3000 3005 Series computer Using the standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 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 CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems Replace the expansion memory slot cover Replace the screws and tighten them Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed When you turn on
194. the top of the display should be no higher than eye level Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work Ifyou use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level 9 No Approximately 90 degree angles Jg Jg Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide A A Getting Started Selecting a place to work extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with
195. thune Centro 06048 D F Casablanca Mexico City Morocco Mexico The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzant w 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Slovakia HTC s r o Kukucinova 26 831 03 Bratislava Slovakia Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain lf Something Goes Wrong 220 Toshiba s worldwide offices New Zealand Toshiba New Zealand Pty Limited Level 4 3 Ferncroft Street Grafton Auckland New Zealand Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd PO Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Portugal Quinta Grande Assist ncia T cnica Informatica Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 1230 Domzale Slovenia Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsv egen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden 226 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Switzerland United Kingdom Ozalid AG Toshiba Information Systems Herostrasse 7 U K Ltd 8048 Ziirich Toshiba Court Switzerland Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Uni
196. tically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize it may have difficulty assigning resources to it As aresult a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources have been assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 197 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts gt Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer For a Plug and Play device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 196 Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 196 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 contlicts that mak
197. ties 121 screen is blank 202 display modes changing 228 display panel opening 54 displaying folder information 139 disposing of used batteries 97 DMA Direct Memory Access 195 check settings 207 double click 56 DVD player playing DVDs 163 DVD ROM drive can t access disc 206 drive tray won t open 206 eject button 75 inserting a disc 77 playing CDs and DVDs 74 removing a disc 81 safety instructions 10 DVD ROM CD RW drive 74 DVDs 33 74 E email 149 emulating a full size keyboard 162 energy saving features 89 Energy Star Program 89 environmental considerations 42 43 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 43 seating guidelines 43 work habits 45 error messages device driver conflict 194 general hardware problem 194 non system disk or disk error 188 205 me 249 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 203 program has performed an illegal operation 186 warning resume failure 188 WinDVD 210 Ethernet 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter 83 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 142 using 142 expansion memory slot 48 cover 38 external microphone connecting 157 external monitor connecting 140 not working 204 external speakers 158 Ez Button 141 F FAT File Allocation Table 204 fax 152 faxing a document 151 File Allocation Table FAT 204 files 103 backing up 66 73 Bootlog txt 190 copying to diskette 73 printing 71 saving 65 70 System ini 192 transferring 144 Win ini 192
198. 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 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appropriate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region Code of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If applicable 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 setting 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 Control level in the DVD Options dialog Note that WinDVD requires a password for this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support If Something Goes Wrong Resolving
199. to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources If Something Goes Wrong 1 Resolving a hardware conflict Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows Millennium Edition operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automa
200. to choose from You may select any of the application options to assign to your buttons or you may select your own by using the Browse button By pressing the Reset All button you will set the assigned buttons back to their default setting lt The default setting for the AP Button is the Ez Button Application The default setting for the Internet Button is Microsoft Internet Explorer Using the Ethernet LAN Port You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN at work or from a remote location When your computer starts the Windows operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can configure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon and select Device Manager 3 Select Intel Pro 100 VE Network Connection in Network Adapters Exploring Your Options 1 43 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 4 Click the Properties button Check the Disable in this hardware profile check box 6 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled Accessing a LAN To access a LAN At the office you can connect the network Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer Your computer is also equipped for wireless communications For more inf
201. tock prices or whatever you want to have at hand Turning on the Active Desktop interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Active Desktop interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Point to Active Desktop then click Show Web Content Your desktop is ready to set up Adding components to the Active Desktop interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop click the secondary button and click Properties 2 Click the Web tab The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop Click Show Web Content on My Active Desktop 4 To view additional components click New The New Active Desktop Item dialog box appears 1 3 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5 To browse the Active Desktop Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 6 To select some other Web site type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it You can configure the Active Desktop interface in several other ways For further information see your Windows Millennium Edition operating system documentation or access Windows Help by clicking Start and then Help Changing desktop and browsing style The Windows Millennium Edition operating system provides several ways to view your desktop and browse the fil
202. tting the switch to the left leaves the computer s main power off but turns on the sound system and the disk activity light To play the CD press the Play button To stop the CD slide the switch to the left and hold it for two seconds What happens when the drive is empty If there s nothing in the drive setting the switch to the left turns on the sound system and the disk activity light With nothing in the drive setting the switch to the right turns on the computer and launches Windows Media Player When you open the display Windows Media Player automatically plays the default audio file To open the CD DVD tray press either the eject button on the drive or the Stop button twice For more information about the CD or DVD controls see Using your CD or DVD drive on page 74 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside With nothing in the drive setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer s main power and the power to the sound system When you open the display Windows Media Player launches and the sound system plays the default audio file For more information see Using your CD or DVD drive on page 74 Underside Modular Bay m p e Battery cover 0 0 E a Modular Bay Battery release release latch latch Expansion memory slot cover The Modular Bay allows you to add a CD ROM DVD ROM CD R or DYD ROM
203. u in setting up your computer to work with your existing Internet account Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the Windows Millennium Edition operating system Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Getting Started DO Setting up your software Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Printers The Printers window appears File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back gt Gy QSeach GyFolders Pristoy BS OF X A FB Address E Printers Ge Printers This Folder contains information about printers that are currently installed and a wizard to help you install new printers To get information about a printer that is currently installed right click the printer s icon To install a new printer click the Add Printer icon Select an item to view its description T objectis 4 Sample Printer
204. ubleshooting Exploring Your Options 1 A Connecting to the Internet sections of your modem and Windows Millennium Edition documentation 6 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 7 Close the Control Panel Signing up with an Internet Service Provider An Internet Service Provider ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection Microsoft s Web browser Internet Explorer which is preinstalled amp on your system is automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Getting started 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line z TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at L home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the wh modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission amp 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s local area network For more information see Using the Ethernet LAN Port on page 142 1 A Exploring Your Options Using the Internet Using the Internet Th
205. um 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 230 Tem 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 file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name
206. umentation for details 65 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 ScanDisk Disk Defragmenter and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows Millennium Edition operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Before turning off the computer always use the Shut down command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 84 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you dont let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard q CERRUEERRERE AA 4 EEUU er rrr wg aa CECECFETI paara ETTTTT TT T cE ca a ATAA TARAM el E Keyboard Learning the Basics 6 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 chara
207. umeric keypad Subtitles Bookmarks WinDVD expanded control panel Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Playback speed None E pe 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 Brightness move the increases EJ a rF slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness decreases WinDVD 2000 1 19 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this MEHL l Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Directional buttons T Up use to navigate the Right WinDVD menus as you a Down would the arrow keys on lt Left the keyboard The center Enter button represents Enter Numeric keypad use 0 9 these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button on the lower right corner of the numeric keypad J 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 displays None all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional
208. ur authorized Toshiba representative for more information z TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be p required to pass your notebook through airport security m f equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows Millennium Edition operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks If you have used the Windows 98 operating system before you will find the Windows Millennium Edition operating system familiar since both operating systems are similar Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system documentation that came with your computer 99 1 00 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows Millennium Edition operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system component
209. uter 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 244 Sim Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS 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 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 downloa
210. utton the smaller one to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many Windows Millennium Edition operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Use the pointer button in the center of the keyboard to move the pointer to the My Computer icon then click the primary button twice rapidly This process is known as double clicking The My Computer window opens Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating 1 05 System Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint II Ele Edt View Favores Toos Help Beck gt E QSeach GyFolders Bristoy RE GZ X A EA Address E My Computer Local Disk C Compact Dise Control Panel D My Computer Select an item to view its description Displays the contents of your computer See also My Documents My Network Places Dial Up Networking Mseort 4 So De Ems co EA 11454M Sample desktop with the My Computer window open X 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window closes 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves fro
211. vailable from the Microsoft DirectShow is not Microsoft Web site installed properly on the system No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or audio component 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 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 211 Error message and additional information Resolution WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough system resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system Check installation of 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 continue The DVD ROM drive failed
212. vides access to the Internet Toshiba VirtualTech A Toshiba utility to help answer technical questions and troubleshoot system problems For more information about VirtualTech see Using VirtualTech on page 220 Y Toshiba Software Offer A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software FreedomWare Free offers and discounts on hardware and software for your notebook computer NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows Millennium Edition online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to e Start programs gt Access Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system update information 102 Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files s Access Windows Help and Support Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 110 Shortcut tray The Shortcut tray displays icons of tasks or programs These icons function much like the desktop icons but are easily accessible even when the desktop is covered with open w
213. walk you through the setup process step by step Troubleshooters are available through Windows Help and they are constantly updated and supplemented on the Microsoft Support Online Web site You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Search Online Support button in Windows Help or by connecting to http support microsoft com directory 1 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Millennium Edition Help to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 From the Help menu double click on Troubleshooting 2 Click Hardware and System device problems and follow the steps If there is still a problem the Windows Millennium Edition operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely
214. 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 on the keyboard indicator panel goes out 70 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options s Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu s Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows Millennium Edition operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 110 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette NOTE Always save your data even when you are using the Standby command If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is runnin
215. xpected characters 200 Windows special keys 68 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 83 port 30 lights AC power 34 51 55 battery 34 55 93 caps lock 34 cursor control mode 34 diskette activity 72 hard disk drive 35 55 numeric mode 34 on off 34 system 33 Wi Fi 36 lock slot 30 Logged Bootlog txt 190 M main battery changing 96 maximizing battery life 91 removing 96 me 251 memory adding 47 problem solving 198 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 48 memory module inserting 49 removing 50 microphone jack 32 Microsoft Internet Explorer 83 Microsoft Support Online Web site 193 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 99 minimizing 114 modem determining the COM port 146 FCC requirements 4 port 30 83 problem solving 218 modem using 83 modes Safe 190 monitor connecting 140 not working 202 port 30 mouse connecting 50 moving the computer 63 My Computer 103 104 icon 100 My Documents icon 100 network accessing 143 connecting to 83 dial up connection 84 Dial Up Networking Wizard 143 New Folder icon 110 new text document 108 next track button 36 Notepad 109 numeric mode light 34 0 object properties 120 on off light 34 online tours 128 P Paint 111 palm rest 33 parallel port 30 password instant 227 PC Card Card and Socket Services 159 checklist 214 CIS Card Information Structure 214 computer stops working 215 eject button 31 errors 216 hot swapping fails 216 inserting
216. y a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device is 0 4B NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interop
217. 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 palette See color palette PAi PARE parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as mod
218. your computer VirtualTech will make your computing experience easier and more fulfilling by assisting you when you have questions run into problems or need help with your computer or programs AY To access VirtualTech double click the VirtualTech icon located on your computer s desktop Here is a summary of the kinds of resources and tools VirtualTech has to offer A library of solutions to common computer problems These are arranged in easy to navigate topics like software hardware and the Internet A set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information Provide a real time view of your machine s condition and running applications VirtualTech can take up to 10 snapshots of your applications to ensure you can restore your configuration and replace or repair damaged files Check and inform you of any updates whenever you go online To load an update click yes Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system s hardware and software information This report is also accessible to Toshiba s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically Direct you to Ask IRIS Online Toshiba s instant response information service where you can ask questions and receive answers If Something Goes Wrong 221 If you need further assistance K Senda message electr

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