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Toshiba Toahiba Satellite A60 A65 Tecra A1 Series 15 Inch XGA LCD Display Chimel AU B150XG01-V2

1. 216 Toshiba s worldwide offices 217 Appendix A Hot Kays cenen 220 Volume Mute 5329 teedecdattea sec desteunardctattaatonateacbiyatedas 220 Instant password security 220 Without a password scncese 220 Wina password nee ee Oe suec mop ee 221 Maintaining security when the battery is not TUMY e rude so ME 221 Power usage mode eem 222 Standby mode eene 223 Hibernation mode ccecce 224 Display modes ccecce 225 Display brightness seeennn 226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Keyboard hot keys eeeneee 226 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 221 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 228 Getting Started oos bsec puo dU MERE Em MU 229 ConfigFree Main Screen 229 Starting ConfigFree ceee 230 Configuring ConfigFree 230 ConfigFree Utilities eenenee 231 Connectivity Doctor iseen 231 Device Settings 232 Profile Settings oone 234 Quick Connect 235 Using Auto Switch ccenn 236 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect 237 Auto Switch SSID ssssss 237 GlOSSary ee 238 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimed
2. ese 183 Toshiba Hardware Setup 186 Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong 188 Problems that are easy to fix 188 Problems when you turn on the computer 190 The Windows operating system is not working 191 Using Startup options to fix problems 192 Internet problems eeeeenne 193 The Windows XP operating system Sz CVO To cm 193 Resolving a hardware conflict 194 A plan of action ccnn 194 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 197 Memory module problems 199 Power and the batteries 200 Keyboard problems eeeee 201 Display problems eeeeee 202 Disk drive problems 204 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 206 Sound system problems 208 PC Card problems caos ee todos diera eds 209 Printer problems eee 212 Modem problems eeenne 213 Develop good computing habits 213 If you need further assistance 214 Before you call ccecce 215 Contacting Toshiba scce 215 32 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
3. 120 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 121 Finding your way around the desktop 121 Windows XP file system 123 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together ossessi 124 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 127 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 128 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 129 Lesson 6 Starting programs ee 131 Lesson Resizing repositioning and hiding win 00 133 Using the taskbar 133 Contents 20 Minimizing and maximizing windows 133 Resizing and moving windows 134 Lesson 8 Closing programs eee 136 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 136 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 137 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 138 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 140 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 142 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 144 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 146 Lesson 14 If am lost what do do 147 Windows XP Help and Support Center 147 Using the online tours and tutorials 149 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 150 Chapter 5 Exploring Y
4. 12 Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using t his Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station l Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no
5. Do not disassemble or modify the device lt Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 14 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equip
6. Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Close the Control Panel window 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 can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 5 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time gt Printers and Faxes Fie Edt vew Favorites Tools Help Q a D P Pech E Foders FQ Address 3 Printers and Faxes Printer Tasks Add a printer gt Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Q Get help with printing Other Places gt Control Pane Sy Scanners and Cameras My Documents
7. Do not 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 When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip Inserting a disc I wARNING Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION loavoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the optical drive light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open Learning the Basics 19 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could l
8. Internet Settings Comment Devices Y TCPAP Settings lv Stay on the task tray Viewing registered profiles Details The Details button displays the ConfigFree Details screen This screen displays detailed information for each profile and can be used to view the various settings for each registered profile Auto Switch The Auto Switch button accesses the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 236 Internet Options The Internet Options button opens the Microsoft Windows Internet Options dialog box See your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 23b ConfigFree Utilities Add Modify and Delete a Profile 4 To add a new profile to ConfigFree click the Add button in the Profile Settings screen To overwrite an existing profile select the profile to be overwritten and then click Add To modify an existing profile select the profile you want to modify and then click Modify To delete an existing profile select the profile to be deleted and then click Delete A message box displays confirming that you want to delete the profile Switch Profiles To switch the profile that is being used select the profile you want to switch to and then click Switch Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector As a
9. You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information If Something Goes Wrong 21 3 Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 159 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
10. Connections Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network 06 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Standby and Hibernation Um TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to D power down your computer save your files and make sure the 5 diskette drive and optical drive lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command 1f you are a member of a domain Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be a
11. Create copy EE e ETE Ec LEES EN EXE a TOSHIBA Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Inthe Running on batteries area click the Details button The Normal Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab 08 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Normal Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings These settings control system standby properties Overnide all Modes with settings here When press the power button Hibernate a When close the lid Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation OF Cancel Apply Sample Normal Power Properties window 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Learning the Basics OO Using Hibernation 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range A Select the range to override DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using
12. Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life 1 1 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 4 If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter 4 Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING he computer s main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 1 800 457 777
13. The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Date and Time Properties Date amp Time Time Zone Internet Time Date mmm ace 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 24 03PM 2 Current time zone Pacific Daylight Time Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 143 HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date amp Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There 1s a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet for this function to work Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop 1 4 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from 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 o
14. o This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Do vou wish ta switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the Future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 93 Hot Keys 225 Display modes Display modes Fn go This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sd Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device 220 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn I vis The Fn F6 hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn 4 a The Fn F7 hot key increases the screen brightness Sample display brightness window Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn Pox This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the Tou
15. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range A DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following 9 Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power 9 Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button 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 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remo
16. 83 computer cleaning 65 lock 66 moving 66 non system disk or disk error message 191 not accessing disk drives 190 placement 39 protection 37 running on battery power 105 setting up 42 55 transferring information 161 turning off 150 turning on 48 using at the office 158 warning resume failure message 191 work area 37 computing tips 68 connecting AC adapter 45 external monitor 61 158 external speakers 171 modem 85 mouse 60 power cable 47 television 61 to a network 85 USB mouse 60 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 83 DVDs 83 control buttons 50 control buttons for DVD ROM or multi function drive 78 critical applications 2 customizing taskbar 152 D date and time setting 142 DC IN 46 desktop 121 browsing style 154 creating new icon 122 creating shortcuts 136 major features 121 properties 140 shortcut menu 125 Start button 122 255 system tray 123 taskbar 123 133 Device Manager 197 checking properties 197 disabling a device 197 198 dial up connection 85 Dial Up Networking Wizard 85 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 163 164 Disk Defragmenter 205 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 205 missing files trouble accessing a disk 204 running slow 205 diskette drive 63 cannot insert a diskette 205 cannot read a diskette 206 external 63 display does not look normal flickers 203 external monitor not working 204 external adjusting 62 hot key 61 latch 48 properties 141 screen is blank 2
17. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Tecra InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks and SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows and Active Desktop are registered trademarks Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Inc All other bra
18. Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive NOTE Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 112 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 A new file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK qaa HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently f working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the wy new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 123 Learning the Basics 15 Printing your work Printing your work L GA 7 your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 51 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu o
19. Instant password security make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature 222 Hot Keys Power usage mode To set up a password with a screen sa
20. Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment a 2 3 A UOU N m a 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 13 It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment MPC13A 20 R JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number DO1 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply
21. PC Card checklist 9 9 Sd 9 Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 171 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the appropriate category for the PC Card being used Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties window which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status If Something Goes Wrong 21 1 Resolving a hardware conflict The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Remove the PC Card If removing the PC Card does not resolve the problem try restarting the computer If the computer still does not work contact the PC Card s manufacturer Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follo
22. To start your search Folow the instructions in the bft pane Search by amy or all of the criteria below Al ot part of the fle name A word oF phrase in the File Look in e Merd Drives Cie When was it mod ied What size is it Y More advanced options Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 39 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Ele Edt Wew Favorites Tools Help o Q X Psh f Fodes F In Folder Size Type Date Modified C Documents and Settings All U 7OKS JPEG Image 8 18 2001 5 00 AM C Documents and Settings All U 70KB JPEG Image 8 18 2001 5 00 AM C WINDOWS 386 69K8 JP Fle 8 18 2001 5 00 AM Sample Search Results dialog box EL HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop 1 A Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place
23. TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 124 Control buttons When a Step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting by using the Fn F9 keys see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 226 You may also change the enable disable setting as follows Getting Started D Using the computer for the first time 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears
24. again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display 252 sem U Universal Serial Bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for th
25. as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes A DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application A 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 XP Operating System 1 41 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Display Properties Themes Desktop Sc
26. battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions 9 hS 9 9 9 9 gt If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click whe
27. by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate software program 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 215 Exploring Your Options 1 6 Exploring video features Exploring video features L Z f presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen Cy Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on yo
28. 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 extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain 9 9 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 9 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 Getting Started 41 Selecting a p
29. company s technical support group for their assistance 4 Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left Or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have 4 Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem 21 O If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites The Recovery media that came with your system 4 Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred 9 Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide T
30. countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 16 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to 9 Bluetooth Specification Ver 1 1 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group 1 CAUTION Bluetooth w
31. folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery Media 36 Introduction Service options 9 For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com 9 4 The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ limited warranty programs To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 188 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime oper
32. from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 operating systems palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer 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 poi
33. help file Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree do any of the following Microsoft Windows XP users Click the Start button and then point to All Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree 4 Microsoft Windows 2000 users Click the Start button and then point to Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree EE Double click the ConfigFree icon 5s on the taskbar 9 Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Configuring ConfigFree The ConfigFree Option dialog box is used to specify various options such as whether certain warning messages should display and what information should be captured when creating a profile You can also enable and disable sounds from this dialog box To access the ConfigFree Option dialog box do one of the following Open ConfigFree and then click Options Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 231 ConfigFree Utilities Right click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click Options For more information on configuring ConfigFree see the online help ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor displays the connection configuration and the status of all wired and wireless LAN dev
34. 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 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Introduction 3 Other documentation C1 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Va EL Cy p DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text f Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information about the computer HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips 9 This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS
35. open the IDE ATA ATAPI Controllers Double click the Secondary IDE Channel The Secondary IDE Channel Properties window appears oO Un A U 2 8 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict secondary IDE Channel Properties General Advanced Settings Driver Resources Device D Device Type Transfer Mode MET w Curent Transfer Mode Utra DMA Mode 2 Device 1 Current Transfer Mode Not Applicable Sample Secondary IDE Channel Properties window Click the Advanced Settings tab Look at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it is not select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull down menu and click OK Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control If Something Goes Wrong 209 Resolving a hardware conflict Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA com
36. second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings For more information visit toshiba com The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 68 for instructions 211 4 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 74 4 Copy files to your network partition Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files
37. spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 8 4 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs 4 Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean 4 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 gt 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 telepho
38. the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake up on keyboard feature The feature allows you to wake the machine from Standby by pressing a key USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable LAN features 4 General Shows the BIOS version and allows you to set BIOS defaults 4 Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options 4 Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the printer port type Choose the desired tab and accompanying options Chapter 7 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a progr
39. the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time setting up your computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC cards Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 45 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN connection Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 43 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory 4 Connect a mouse 9 Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor 9 Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Connect a local printer Install PC Cards Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the
40. 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 1 12 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card see Hot swapping on page 174 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place Exploring Your Options 1 13 Using PC Cards T E J SSO ES Su Inserting a PC Card CAUTION lo avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into
41. 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 206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 204 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it
42. upside down to locate the memory slot cover 56 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional annhnRnfi O Memory Slot cover 000000400000009 Base of your computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Q a p annnndg P O00000000000000 0 000000000000000 000000000000000 L cc gt cc m Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Getting Started 5 Installing additional memory optional The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment Viewing the inside of the memory compartment 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 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 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place Do not force the m
43. using two Windows accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 3 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Create Shortcut This wizard helps you to create shortcuts En local or network programs Files Folders computers or Internet addresses Type the location of the item Browse Click Next ka continue Cancel Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop 1 3 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search fe Cot Yew Pavortes Tools tip F s Py raters Ti ress E Search Resuks Search Companion X Nane In Folder
44. with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the successful interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After If Something Goes Wrong 1 O5 Resolving a hardware conflict you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task
45. with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard 2 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while yo
46. 0 folders 124 displaying information 157 function keys 70 H hard disk drive light 49 hardware conflicts 194 resolving 196 Help 147 Windows XP 193 Hibernate restarting 99 using 93 Hibernation 87 Hibernation command enabling 93 Hibernation mode 65 86 methods 95 hiding windows 133 hot key disable enable TouchPad 226 display modes 225 display output settings 61 display settings 168 instant password 220 power usage mode 222 Stand by mode 223 volume mute 220 hot keys display brightness 226 keyboard functions 226 hot swapping 172 precautions 174 Hotkey utility 180 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 164 icon 121 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 naming 130 safety 34 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 79 PC Cards 172 installing main battery 113 Internal mode 204 Internet 164 bookmarked site not found 193 chat rooms 166 connecting to 162 news groups 166 overview 163 slow connection 193 257 URL address not found 193 Internet Service Provider ISP 164 165 IRQ Interrupt Request 195 K keyboard character keys 70 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 70 cursor control overlay 72 emulating full size 73 Fn esse 177 function keys 70 hot keys 226 not working 190 201 numeric keypad overlay 72 overlay keys 71 unexpected characters 201 Windows special keys 71 L lights AC power 45 49 battery 49 109 hard disk drive 49 main battery changing 113 removing 113 memory problem so
47. 00 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again 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
48. 02 television connecting 61 display limitations 62 display panel opening 48 Display settings hot key 168 displaying folder information 157 disposal information 24 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA Direct Memory Access 195 double click 50 downloading 166 DVD ROM drive problems 206 removing a disc 83 troubleshooting 198 DVD ROM or multi function drive control buttons 78 eject button 78 inserting a disc 78 inserting discs 79 removing 83 E email 165 emulating a full size keyboard 73 energy saving features 105 environmental considerations 39 ergonomics lighting 40 posture 39 seating guidelines 39 work habits 41 error messages device driver conflict 194 general hardware problem 194 non system disk or disk error 191 206 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 203 program has performed an illegal operation 189 warning resume failure 191 Error checking 204 expansion memory slot 56 external diskette drive 63 external monitor connecting 158 not working 204 external speakers 171 256 F FAT File Allocation Table 204 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 files 124 backing up 69 75 printing 75 saving 68 74 transferring 161 Fn key 73 assigning functions 178 Fn esse 177 assigning keys 178 change remove key assignments 180 drag and drop 178 keyboard 177 starting 177 using keyboard 179 viewing key assignments 18
49. 127 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 Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Exploring Your Options 1 65 An overview of using the Internet signing up with an Internet Service Provider e Microsoft s Web browser Internet Explorer which is preinstalled on your system is automatically configured so that when y
50. 243 compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache 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 program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program givin
51. 2UL United Kingdom Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan 218 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 United States 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Tel 5249 6500 The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Portugal Quinta Grande Assist ncia T cnica Inform tica Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 27720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Morocco C B I 22 Rue de B thune Casablanca Morocco 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 Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopar
52. 7 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 37 also apply while traveling 4 Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Mobile Computing 1 1 O 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 and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information e TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required D to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The m X ray equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating oystem This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks If you have used a Windows operating system before you will find the Windows XP operating system familiar Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system docum
53. 9 des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Belgi For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is Belgique allowed For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is required for public usage outside building For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 2457 MHz en 11 2462 MHz Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT L utilisation en ext rieur est autoris sur le canal 10 2457 MH
54. 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 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 NOTE some of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal 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 XP operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a 1 06 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same
55. An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMO The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears Click the Modems tab 160 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 10 11 A location box appears In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly double click the COM port to which your modem is connected The Modem AMR Properties box appears In the device status area the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly If the modem is not working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem options box Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you mu
56. BA Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required 1 9 1 16 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box mt TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyE eu Use Fn StickyK eu if pau want to create Fn key combinations by pressing ene key at a time TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Toshiba Utilities 1 rfi Fn esse Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files For information on creating operating system shortcuts see Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts on page 136
57. C battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a Toshiba service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations NOTE i It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery s current charge The indicator light e Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged 11 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Click Start then click Control Panel Th
58. Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Toshiba Hotkey ri Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F 3 is pushed ri Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fn F4 iz pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the TOSHIBA Console 1 Click Start then click All Programs 1 82 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears Customizing Your omputer Power Hotkey Management Assignment TOSHIBA ConfigFree Hardwa Customize your computer to suit your personal and works habits Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers the following features 9 4 Customize Your Computer 44 Network 4 Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are 9 Power Management See Power Management on page 183 9 4 Mouse properties Toshiba Utilities 1 O3 TOSHIBA Console Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 177 4 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 186 Network The feature available in thi
59. DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM or multi function drive Learning the Basics f f Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes Va NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM drive may look like this Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive T 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CAUTION
60. E For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Mobile Computing 1 0 Charging the batteries CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s InTouch Center Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TEC
61. HIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Learning the Basics O5 Using Hibernation Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer Hibernate Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 06 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Shut Down Windows Copyright 1985 2001 Mscroenft Conporation FT What da you want Ehe computer En da Hibernate Ends your session and shuts down Windows so that vnu can safely turn off power Sample Hibernate computer window 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK
62. HNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Va 1 0 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The battery may not start charging immediately 1f 4 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 4 The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes NV HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery connect the computer and leave it powered on for 24 hours Mobile Computing 1 09 Monitoring battery power A CAUTION lhe computers RI
63. If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the guides that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the guides 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 If Something Goes Wrong 211 D If you need further assistance Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation 9 If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software
64. L uso per installazione in esterni non e permessa Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 11 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a ma
65. Maintenance Administrative Tools Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category un AeA U N In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device 1 O08 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device 4 The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the device The Drivers tab which displays the driver being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshootin
66. PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop We 5 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it Getting Started 6 Caring for your computer The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips 9 4 Save your work frequently Your work temporarily stays in the computer s memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved Work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 112 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 60 Learning the Basics 69 Using the keyboard 9 Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and
67. Start then Help and Support The Help and Support window appears Click the Index button In the dialog box type direct cable connections Follow the online guide instructions 1 62 Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or contact your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional Wi Fi feature NOTE To install the Wi Fi option at a later time contact your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Network Connection icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use You can use the icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on NOTE Your system may display similar icons that perform different functions To ensure you are using the correct one click the icon and click Properties Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you may need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line DSL a cable connection or a satellite link A browser or communications program gt 9 9 An Internet Service Provider ISP Exploring Your Options 1 63 An overvi
68. Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program CTECBCNEC IIIS For Heip rick Help Tagics on fe Heip Menu 132 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs To launch Windows Explorer 1 2 Click Start then point to All Programs Click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer To re display the Paint program click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 33 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see m
69. System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do The Help and Support Center Index window pane appears Help and Support Center Se Sample Help and Support Center Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 49 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do C Help and Support Center E Iaea f 1 Index xy reertes 2 History rg seo m Options Search 5 Help and Support Center Set saath options Merk o F aito rores 5 Change View Pm Lf Locate in Conbentz D cibis sop Using Paint i dra je do ate black led li ite SE drawings that YOU Gan sav ih ihn ap T i np iles wes amp Pant t send your draweng in A mai sett the image a sa des ko n kadar ni end save image fles using different file formats Jib oat iiber pa Doris ca
70. TOSHIBA Tecra A1 Series User s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 188 in this guide WARNINGS Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Mash hands after handling C6655 0304M3 03 04 2 Model Tecra A1 Series ReWritable CD DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and or DVD drive s among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make pe
71. The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in the following ways By pressing the hotkey combination Fn FA See Hibernation mode on page 224 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance Learning the Basics O7 Using Hibernation 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management ou 4 can change which made your computer is using change the settings For each made or create custom modes Plugged in i Power source Create copy AC power Batter remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life an Hibernation 26 days J Running on batteries Q High Pawer E DVD Playback eg Presentation gt Details About W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar
72. The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 29 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store Z N documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file LIK folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet 130 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 5 Creating a new folder The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your
73. URL address not found 193 using Startup options 192 warning resume failure 191 Windows XP not working 191 Windows XP will not start 191 programs closing 136 not running correctly 205 starting 73 Web browsers 164 properties 140 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 107 recording adjusting quality 170 sounds 169 Recovery Media 35 Recycle Bin 122 144 remaining battery power 110 removing CDs and DVDs 83 main battery 113 PC Cards 173 resizing windows 133 134 Restart command 87 restarting from Hibernate 99 restarting from Standby 104 restarting from Turn Off 93 RTC real time clock battery 106 running the computer on battery power 105 S safety computer 118 disposing of batteries 118 icons 34 precautions 41 saving your work 74 screen blank 202 does not look normal flickers 203 Screen Saver tab 141 Search Engine 165 secondary button 50 security fitting a computer lock cable 66 instant password 220 SelectServ 36 setting battery alarms 112 setting up AC adapter 45 communications 84 computer 37 42 55 date and time 142 printer 51 260 shortcut creating 136 menu 125 Shut down using 89 shut down 65 Shut down command 86 sound wav files 169 problem solving 208 speakers external 171 Stand by command 100 Stand by mode hot key 223 Standby 86 88 low battery 111 restarting 104 using 100 Start button 122 starting a program 73 starting up the computer from Standby 104 Startup men
74. With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to 4 Open a Windows program 4 Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose The system also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears amp Fn esse 1 2 3 4 5 6 ER L SRE S Z XCVEBN Sample Fn esse keyboard 1 18 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are white Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are dark gray Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document 4 Drag and drop Use the keyboard The method most often used is drag and drop Using the Fn esse drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the p
75. a wired network cable 1s disconnected For more information see Auto Switch Cable Disconnect on page 237 Auto Switch SSID If your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network ConfigFree automatically switches profiles if a network failure occurs For more information see Auto Switch SSID on page 237 A message displays each time the Auto Switch feature is applied You then have the option of disabling the Auto Switch option for future use You can access the Auto Switch feature in any of the following ways From the taskbar right click the Config Free icon and then click Auto Switch Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 23 Using Auto Switch From the Profile Settings screen you can click the Auto Switch button Auto Switch Cable Disconnect If a wired network cable 1s disconnected from the network the Auto Switch Cable Disconnect option will automatically switch to another network device Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs If your notebook computer is connected to multiple wired LAN devices and the physical connection to all of these devices is disconnected ConfigFree switches to a wireless LAN device However if the cable connection to only one wired LAN device is disconnected ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device Auto Switch SSID The Auto Switch SSID option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook compute
76. am that has stopped responding Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 188 If Something Goes Wrong 1 89 Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 86 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received t
77. an be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left hand button You can also double tap the TouchPad surface to perform the same function Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 25 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the right hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By F Refresh Mew Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu Click an e
78. 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 conn 24 alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit S
79. appears Learning the Basics 1 01 Using Standby Shut Down Windows Copyright 1985 2001 Micrsoft rparatiar Ends your session and shuts down Windows so that vnu can safely turn off power Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode 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 often Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 See Standby mode on page 223 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel 1 02 Learning the Basics Using Standby To put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 T TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibern
80. approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 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 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be con
81. ate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management ou 4 can change which made your computer is using change the settings For each made or create custom modes Kj Plugged in m Power source Create copy AC power Batter remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Create copy Q High Power BSS DVD Playback Presentation ss W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Normal Power Properties window appears Learning the Basics 1 03 Using Standby 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Normal Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings These settings control system standby properties Overide all Modes with settings here When press the power buttan Standby a When close the lid Standby Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation OF Cancel Apply Sample Normal Power Properties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Using Standby
82. ating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Liquids and corrosive chemicals 3 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work A CAUTION i you spill liquid into the computer turn off the computer 9 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 your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 214 for additional technical assistance 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 Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day AWARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury If your hand
83. battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you Were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel NOTE If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the power button 1 00 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel n ee Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window
84. benefits A Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin m TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does y not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the 7 Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view Web pages when connected to the Internet 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 XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to 4 Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 23 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 4 Search for files 4 Access Windows Help and Support Center Run programs 4 Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 131 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 the
85. blem solving 212 printing a file 75 problem solving AC power 200 accessing disk drives 190 battery charge does not last 201 cannot access CD DVD 206 cannot insert diskette in drive 205 cannot read a diskette 206 changing display properties 203 checking device properties 197 compact discs not running correctly 207 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 211 computer will not power up 190 contacting Toshiba 33 215 corrupted damaged data files 205 Device Manager 197 disabling a device 197 198 disk drive is slow 205 display is blank 202 external display not working 204 external keyboard not working 201 external monitor 202 faulty memory 199 hardware conflict 194 195 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 196 high pitched noise 208 illegal operation 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 193 Internet connection is slow 193 keyboard not responding 190 keyboard produces unexpected characters 201 missing files trouble accessing a disk 204 modem not receiving or transmitting 213 multi function drive tray does not 259 eject 206 no sound 208 non system disk or disk error 191 206 PC Card 209 checklist 210 error occurs 211 hot swapping fails 211 not recognized 211 slot appears dead 210 Plug and Play 196 power and batteries 200 printer 212 program not responding 188 program not working properly 205 screen does not look right flickers 203 system resources 195 trouble prevention 213
86. chPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 50 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn 4 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off ri2 8 Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 71 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 i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 22 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities used for configuring networks that use both wired and wireless network devices These utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to help fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 231 Device Settings The Device Settings utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared network devices You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network LAN and specify settings to automatically switch b
87. computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer 4 i l Connecting the AC adapter to the computer Getting Started 4f Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light 45 glows green WARNING Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For
88. computer by pressing and releasing the Q power button located on the top of the keyboard cAuTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light 9 Glows amber while the battery is being charged 4 Glows green when the battery is fully charged 4 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 109 2 The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 4 To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself 4 To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the
89. cuments in the folder These are the items that appear in the popup list 1 80 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 4 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments window This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 Toshiba Utilities 1 ST TOSHIBA Console To activate the utility
90. curs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working The following display options may be available on your system Built in display panel only 4 Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only External video device only composite port To open the display options window press Fn and F5 simultaneously To choose the desired option hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your choice is selected To decrease or increase screen brightness you can use the h
91. dby mode more quickly see Going into Standby mode more quickly on page 101 Learning the Basics 89 Using Turn Off or Shut down Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer o Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 90 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Shut Down Windows Windows Copyright 1985 2001 Professional NN Mscroeaft onporation What do you want Ehe computer En da Ends your session and shuts down Windows so that vnu can safely turn off power Sample Shut down computer window 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off NOTE Holding Shift while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Standby button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation see Hibernation command on page 87 and Using Hibernation on page 93 Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described abov
92. e you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Learning the Basics 01 Using Turn Off or Shut down You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 B s TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings For power management ou 4 can change which made your computer is using change the settings For each made or create custom modes E Plugged in i Power source Create copy AC power Batter remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days J Running on batteries Q High Pawer BSS DVD Playback eg Presentation gt Details About W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar Create copy EE EZB ETE EN LEES EN ETE ms TOSHIBA Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire for example Normal in the Running on batteries section 5 Click Details in the same section as the power option you selected If you selected Normal you would click Details in the Running on batteries section The properties window for the opti
93. e 165 Internet features eeeeeeee 165 Uploading and downloading files on ALG TER HVC Deae sese UR qeu ates 166 Toshiba s online resources 166 Exploring video features eee 167 Changing the display properties setting 167 Display settings hot key 168 Exploring audio features eee 169 Recording sounds ene 169 Using a microphone eeeene 169 Adjusting recording settings 170 Using external speakers or headphones 171 USING PO DAFUS essit entes toto teste be eoe 171 PC Card supporting software 172 Inserting PC CardScan 172 Removing PC Cards 173 Hot swapping eer me 174 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities 175 TOSHIBA Accessibility e 175 dig MM 171 Starting Fn esse eeeeen n 177 Assigning a key to a program or document 178 Viewing existing key assignments 180 Changing or removing existing key assignments ssanie 180 Contents 31 Hotkey utility eee 180 TOSHIBA Console 181 Customize Your Computer 182 VISUS RERUM 183 Sele T RR 183 Power Management
94. e Control Panel opens Click Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Monitoring battery power 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 power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s pow
95. e 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 45 AC power light 45 49 Accessories programs 146 alarms low battery 112 audio features 169 avoiding injury 38 battery alarms 112 caring for 116 changing 113 charge not lasting 201 charging 64 107 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 113 light 49 109 monitoring power 109 power usage mode 222 remaining power 110 removing 113 RTC real time clock 106 setting alarms 112 buttons CD Player 82 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject 78 Start 122 C calculator 137 Card and Socket Services 172 CD and DVDs caring for 84 viewing contents 83 CD Player control panel 82 CDs inserting 79 problem solving 207 channels DMA 195 IRQ 195 Character Map 138 charging 203 254 e main battery 107 checking device properties 197 cleaning CD or DVDs 84 computer 65 click 50 closing programs 136 comfort chair 39 lighting 40 work habits 41 command Shut down 86 Turn Off 86 commands Hibernate 87 powering down 86 Standby 88 communications programs 84 setting up 84 system resources 195 via modem 85 compact discs inserting 79 problem solving 207 removing
96. e sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 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 equipm
97. ection 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 105 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 A CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer 66 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the optical drive lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is 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 at Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable
98. elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a pro gram name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature fin ishes the address for you Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 1 58 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Open the folder you want to view as a Web page In the Tools menu select Folder Options In the Tasks section click the button for Show comm
99. ent should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 N 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperabilit
100. entation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear Slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 120 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 211 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons RIC A ae Start button Taskbar system tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it 1 22 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Toshiba Access Opens a window with links to software updates services and support and other important
101. er saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can 4 Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery 4 Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare 4 Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernate mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hiberna
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103. ess 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 Inany other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Ind
104. ettings point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button Then click Properties Exploring Your Options 1 53 Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears Click the Desktop tab Click the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab Follow the instructions to set up your desktop oO Un A U Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear Click the Desktop tab Click the Customize Desktop button Click the Web tab The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop 6 To view additional components click New The New Desktop Item dialog box appears 1 D 4 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 7 To browse the Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 8 To select some other Web site type the address of the Web site you want o
105. etween wired and wireless LAN For more information see Device Settings on page 232 Profile Settings The Profiles utility is used to enable a faster and more efficient network configuration Multiple profiles can be created for various network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 234 220 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 229 Getting Started 4 Quick Connect The Quick Connect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection ad hoc connection between a personal computer and a Toshiba Wireless Projector The Toshiba Wireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 235 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and configure ConfigFree ConfigFree Main Screen Eifel x 14 Stay on the task tray ConfigFree main screen Stay on the task tray Select this check box to display the ConfigFree icon in the taskbar Options Use to configure options in ConfigFree For more information see Configuring ConfigFree on page 230 230 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Create LOG Creates and displays a log file containing diagnostic information about devices connected to the network About Displays version information about ConfigFree Help Displays the online
106. evice 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 multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk w 249 NT file system NTFS An advanced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system 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
107. ew of using the Internet Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 85 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings 4 The Internet The World Wide Web 4 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 4 Getting started 4 Surfing the Internet 4 Internet features 1 O 4 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page
108. f radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 22 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION his appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for
109. f your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CD Or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition To back up to a CD optional diskette drive or other media 1 Insert the media into the appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 16 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 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 To select multiple consecutive files hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the last file all files within that range will be highlighted To select non consecutive files hold down the Ctrl key and click the individual files you want to select 5 Right click select File then click Send To 6 Click the icon for the destination device HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs
110. formance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boa
111. g A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help If Something Goes Wrong 1 OO Resolving a hardware conflict Memory module problems A CAUTION otatic electricity can damage the memory module Before you Va 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 Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 86 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 58 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 54 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 2
112. g My Pictures ij My Computer Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connectians X Fou have a Plug and Play printer that connects LD through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do nat need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable inta Your Computer or point the printer toward pour computer s infrared port and turn the printer an Windows will automatically install the printer for vau To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 4 Click Next Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual MA 5 If the printer you are setting up 4 Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the
113. g ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 233 ConfigFree Utilities e EET ORIS UPPER UD _ Adapter Name IntelR PRO 100 VE Network Connecti inis PROCES VE Network Connection DevicelD PCINVEN_S086 DEV_1031 amp SUBSYS_000 SET Res E SIL Ad Ae ot BEE Be St 1 Enable i y i Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card MAC Address 00 00 39 06 b0 95 Driver Provider Microsoft Driver Versions 541 220 lp SMC ICC Fast Infrared Poit Driver Date 7 1 2001 I Stay on the task tray Viewing the device settings Network Connections Displays the Network Connection window which contains detailed information about the network connection Enable Disable You can easily enable or disable any of the listed devices simply by selecting the desired device and then clicking the Enable Disable button Each time a device is enabled or disabled the status of the device will change Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 236 23 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility displays a list of all the registered profiles in ConfigFree You can also add modify and delete profiles switch the profile being used and view specific details about each profile Crealed Date Captured items 12 10 2002 1 27 07 PM L4 Toshiba Office
114. g 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 244 em disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press
115. g sticker on devices incorporating this product In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment D 2 8 Z 4FH 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 1Om A UU N m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 2 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 0450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class o
116. g 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 EJ x laia M mum Loo A 1 E Se Loc FB ce E E nes ELJI amp j ene E hiri Sample Windows Explorer windows 1 36 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Closing programs At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs X 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts
117. hat allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 151 1 5 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 4 Taskbar which resources to display for quick access 4 Active Desktop interface what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files 4 Toolbars what information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs V DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which Z is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address al N Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To customize your taskbar s
118. he message Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer 1 O If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button until the on off light changes to green If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 194 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive press the left or right arrow key and cho
119. he color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK 20 4 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 Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and file system on the disk and repairs any damage i
120. her use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Toshiba Utilities 1 85 TOSHIBA Console Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are described in the following sections Running on batteries section The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback 4 Presentation Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details 1 06 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displa
121. hort 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 242 em bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used info
122. ia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XD already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer NOTE While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 33 3 4 Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever
123. ices that are connected to the network For wireless network devices the signal strength and WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key settings if applicable also display NOTE Infrared for systems with infrared and dial up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor If a problem or potential problem is detected an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking on the exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off an exclamation point displays next to the wireless communication switch Upon clicking the exclamation point a description of the problem and a solution displays 232 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Wireless Communication Switch is tumed OFF c 1 _ Turn on the wireless communication switch la v Stay on the task tray The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes However you can also use the Refresh button to refresh the screen Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared devices that are connected to the network Detailed information about each device such as the driver version number and the status are also displayed Usin
124. ick OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 94 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management ou 4 can change which made your computer it using change the settings For each made or create custom modes g Plugged in if Power source Create copy AC power Batter remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Details Life an Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Create copy Q High Pawer BSS DVD Playback eg Presentation gt Details W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar Dk Cancel Sample TOS
125. ieeinect 10 Windows special keys eee 71 Overlay keys seeseeen 71 Emulating a full size keyboard 13 Contents 27 Starting a program 73 Oy OU WOU ia cxchcce onstcoiccs aateusecestneneoreaasaak 74 Printing your Work ee 19 Backing up your files 19 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 16 DVD ROM drive components 11 Inserting a disc ereenn 18 Playing an audio CD ccenn 80 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 02 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 83 Caring for CDs and DVDS cece 84 setting up for communications 04 Connecting the modem to a phone line 05 Connecting your computer to a network 05 Powering down the compulter 86 Turn Off or Shut down command 06 Restart command eccerre 0 Hibernation command eeeee 0 Standby command eeenne 00 Using Turn Off or Shut down 09 Turning off or shutting down more quickly 90 starting again after Turn Off or Shut down 93 Using Hibernation ccce 93 Enabling the Hibernation command 93 Going into Hibernation mode 95 Going into Hibernatio
126. ing System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer N Click What s new for Help and support e On the right pane click Tours and articles 4 On the right pane click Tour of Windows XP T Waai nd ond archa ans abi ai b frenalr Aknubasrr T ilonms omegragpe 9 Lunaatibilrg Tab Sample Help and Support Center window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To let the operating system shut down your computer see Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 89 There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 86 Chapter 5 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including 4 New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network 4 Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature t
127. ion is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site 1s very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 1 Q 4 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Help and Support Center window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help
128. ireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network per
129. is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it If Something Goes Wrong 201 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 Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with AII these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the batteries on page 107 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 oc
130. isk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus 246 em function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024
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132. lace to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency 4 Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks 9 Sd Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Other 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 CAUTION Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in
133. layer 80 Windows Standby 64 Windows XP change date and time settings 142 changing the screen saver 140 closing programs 136 creating a new folder 130 creating a text file 128 creating shortcuts 136 desktop 121 Help 147 193 Help and Support 193 problem solving 191 Recycle Bin 144 removing objects 144 resizing or moving windows 133 134 special features 151 starting programs 131 System Restore 146 tours and tutorials 149 Turn Off 150 Web Tutorial 127 wireless features Wi Fi 162 wireless interoperability 7 Wizards Add Printer 51 World Wide Web 164
134. list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer NYO HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the b name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next D 4 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Next 13 Click Finish You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Installing additional memory optional A CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost A memory module must be installed in slot A Do not try to operate the computer with a memory module in slot B only If you install a memory module that is incompatible with the computer a beep will sound whe
135. lluminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys cm om ce Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer Learning the Basics 11 Using the keyboard Windows special keys mq m Application key pe Windows logo key Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu 9 The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Es J Fe TT e TES S TIE Ts xir L P all alla es ale JE IE l lr I me E LEIS an Tt cia Ty TA a ai sd 4 7 d JEU RR RR ER ERE TTR LILI Keyboard overlay keys The keys
136. locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function drive eject mechanism requires power to operate If Something Goes Wrong 20 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 AGAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 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 secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware N Click the System icon in the left window pane The System Properties window appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Click to
137. lving 199 removing 58 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 removing 59 Microsoft Internet Explorer 84 Microsoft Support Online Web site 194 Microsoft Windows XP 120 minimizing 133 modem determining COM port 159 port 85 problem solving 213 resetting port to default settings 159 upgrading 159 modem using 85 monitor connecting 61 158 not working 202 mouse connecting 60 moving the computer 66 multi function drive cannot access disc 206 drive tray will not open 206 problems 206 troubleshooting 198 My Computer 124 125 network connecting to 85 dial up connection 85 New Folder icon 130 new text document 128 Notepad 129 0 object properties 140 online tours 149 P Paint 131 password instant 220 PC Card 258 Card and Socket Services 172 checklist 210 CIS Card Information Structure 209 computer stops working 211 errors 211 hot swapping fails 211 inserting 172 modem default 159 not recognized 211 problem solving 209 210 removing 173 replacing 174 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 171 Plug and Play 196 ports external diskette drive 63 power cable 47 cable connectors 227 computer will not start 190 monitoring 109 problem solving 200 taking care of your battery 116 Power Management 183 powering down 86 running on batteries 185 power usage mode 111 powering off 86 precautions 41 primary button 50 printer Add Printer Wizard 51 pro
138. ment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 11a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the
139. more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 105 A CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the VA p 7 7 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power 4 8 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Slide Lift os Qe o 50 Qe Opening the display panel CAUTION 0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Turning on the power 1 Make sure there are no media i e CD ROMs DVD ROMs diskettes in your computer s drives Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time 2 Turn on the
140. mpty area to close the shortcut menu Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Ele Ed ew Favorites ook Heb 3 po Sen ie Folders na My Compuber Piles Stored on This Computer ual Shared Documents J Administ cor s Documents Hard Disk Drives Em Local Disk C Devices with Removable Storage Sample My Computer window 1 26 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together X 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The operating system closes the My Computer window NOTE If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Uncheck Lock the Taskbar 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop 2 rt Taskbar Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 21 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktops four edges 8 Click the taskba
141. multaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want is highlighted 62 Getting Started Using external display devices The selections available are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external device simultaneously External device only Built in display panel and TV or external video device simultaneously only when in dual controller mode TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key for the selection to take effect TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using VA the Display Properties box in the Control Panel f Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps A TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode D you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to 5 f match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device Getting Started 63 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Ifthe external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resol
142. n it is seated properly Mobile Computing 1 1 Taking care of your battery 9 v Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack 9 At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 2 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the main battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the main battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord Charge the battery pack until the main battery light glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack
143. n mode more quickly 96 starting again from Hibernation mode 99 Using Standby ssseemmR 100 Going into Standby mode more quickly 101 starting again from Standby 104 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba s energy saver design 105 2 8 Contents Running the computer on battery power 105 BAHE OUS eene 106 Power management ceee 106 Charging the batteries eeeeeee 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring battery DOWEL eennne 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 111 setting battery alarms eee 112 Changing the main battery es 113 Removing the battery from the computer 113 Inserting the battery in the computer 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions esenne 116 Maximizing battery life 117 Disposing of used batteries safely 118 cU Ince E 118 Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System
144. n you turn on the computer If the module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In this case turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com for more information There Getting Started bb Installing additional memory optional are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied A CAUTION i you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module A CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 86 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer
145. nd and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 24 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 ssssseeeenn es 33 LL ede o RERO RR 34 Safety UG ONG RR 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation ennn 35 Service OPTIONS ooo ccc ecccseeseeseeeseseeeeeseeeeseeeeens 36 Chapter 1 Getting Started cena 3 selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer friendly environment 37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Other precautions occire 41 Setting up your computer enne 42 setting up your software eeee 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding external devices 44 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE ccecce 45 Charging the main battery eee 47 Using the computer for the first time 40 Opening the display panel 48 26 Contents Turning on the power eeeeenne 48 Using the TOHCDIPall IV nsi ite petto neos 49 Control buttons eeee
146. ne lines with another computer you need 9 4 The computer s modem A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer Learning the Basics 85 Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a phone line Your computer comes with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line NOTE For more information regarding your computers modem visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port The modem port on the right side of the computer Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN consult your network administrator To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 3 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications Click Network Setup Wizard or Network
147. ne network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of th
148. nected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telepho
149. new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document 1con 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 31 Lesson 6 Starting programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer To launch the Paint program 1 Click
150. nimized NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement 20 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the followin
151. ning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds then turn the power on again Gently push the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 13 in Installing additional memory optional on page 54 60 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports Connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer Alternatively you can connect a parallel printer to the computer s parallel port Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your parallel printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer o
152. nne 50 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 90 Setting up a printer ceecee 51 Installing additional memory optional 54 Removing a memory module 08 Connecting a MOUSE eeeemR 60 Connecting a printer eerren 60 Connecting a USB printer 60 Connecting a parallel printer 60 Using external display devices 61 Connecting an external monitor 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 61 Adjusting the quality of the external display 62 Display limitations eeeeenn 62 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 63 Using an external keyboard 64 Turning off the computer eeeee 64 Caring for your COMPUTEL cc cece eee ersten 65 Cleaning the computer eee 65 Moving the computer eeeeee 66 Using a computer lock eeeese 66 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics 68 COMPUTING tips eee 68 Using the keyboard eee 69 Character Keys eeeeeenne 70 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys ccce 70 IUTTGHTOTESIGB S csse cen devessenicubeens ccamssiaenaercep
153. nnected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Move the battery release lock to the left in order to move the battery release latch 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Releasing the battery lock 6 Slide the battery release latch towards the back of the computer Releasing the battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer Mobile Computing 1 1 D Changing the main battery 000000000 000000000 Removing the battery Iu waAnRNING l the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 118 CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery Please return spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer Inserting the battery in the computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack see Removing the battery from the computer on page 113 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place 3 Move the battery release lock to the right to lock the release latch 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer 11 Mobile Computing Taking care of your
154. nner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 002 11a device Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design
155. nt window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore Down button ELA HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you p are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 35 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 3 4 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it Click Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and movin
156. nting device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device 250 m processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer b
157. od 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 When the main battery light glows green the battery is fully charged When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages 4 Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server 4 If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off Getting Started 65 Caring for your computer To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 86 Caring for your computer This s
158. odule into position The memory module should be level when secured in place 90 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional Inserting the memory module cAuTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the memory slot cover 10 Replace the screw and tighten it 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 8 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in Installing additional memory optional on page 54 Getting Started DO Installing additional memory optional CAUTION Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer 2 turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in otandby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power War
159. on tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK fie Edi Wew Fovontes Jods Help us Q dU st prd Across De Control Panel Pick a category 2 Appearance ard Theres M Printers and Other Hardware sebenrk and Inberriet Conguertioss r User Accounts ue ve Sounds Speech and Awdio Devices Accessibility Options P i ellus Language and Regeonal J d Performance and Haltian Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office L By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the RGB monitor port For more information see Using external display devices on page 61 Exploring Your Options 1 DO Using your computer at the office e gt You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the USB ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 60 Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program
160. on you selected appears If you selected the Normal option the Normal Properties window appears 02 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Normal Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Alarm The general settings of the selected Power Save Mode are here You can change the icon the name the description and any linked program Last update Tuesday December 12 2000 4 00 00 PM Description of Normal This mode balances speed and performance of your computer with battery life Linked program Default Sample Normal Power Properties window Click the System Power Mode tab Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to power off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to power off if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel Learning the Basics 03 Using Hibernation 8 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range A Select the range to override DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 9 Do one of the following Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 11 Cl
161. ore than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 1 3 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the A Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs Bi 3 Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window The Pai
162. ose your boot up device HINT Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the ep menu If Something Goes Wrong 1 01 The Windows operating system is not working 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 RTC battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet and turned on until the RTC is fully charged For more information see Power and the batteries on page 200 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 Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example 4 The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears 4 The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine 4 The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way s
163. ose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc cAuTION Be careful not to touch the drives lens located underneath the drives spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 80 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place opindle na Correct position Disc l Incorrect position pn Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle cAuTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Learning the Basics ST Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file amp Music CD What do you want Windows to do Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Take no action Always do the selected action Sample Audio CD window 82 Learning the Ba
164. oshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 211 Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimdentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstrabe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 Budapest Hungary Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systemes France S A 7 Rue Amp re 92804 Puteaux C dex France Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Ireland Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15
165. ot keys Fn F6 or Fn F7 If you are using an external monitor 4 Check that the monitor is turned on 4 Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 4 Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor If Something Goes Wrong 203 Resolving a hardware conflict Make sure the display choice is not set for the built in screen only The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This displays the Display Properties window The Appearance tab of this window allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of t
166. ou first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks 4 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 1 66 Exploring Your Options Toshiba s online resources 4 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
167. our Options 151 Windows XP special features 151 Personalizing your desktop 152 Customizing the taskbar 152 Bringing the world to your desktop 153 Changing desktop and browsing style 154 Personalizing individual windows 155 Customizing window toolbars 156 Displaying information about each folder 157 Using your computer at the office 158 setting up for communications 159 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 160 setting up a dial up connection 160 Exchanging data with another compulter 161 Transferring files using a parallel port connection eeeeee 161 Getting help transferring files 161 setting up a wireless connection 162 Accessing the wireless modules using your sys 30 Contents BO PQ RR 162 Connecting to the Internet e 162 An overview of using the Internet 163 The Internet RR 164 The World Wide Web 164 Internet Service Providers 164 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 165 Surfing the Internet eeee
168. patible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 194 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into the slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system
169. printer on page 60 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 171 Connect an external keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 64 9 Connect another display device see Using external display devices on page 61 gt Connect a diskette drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 63 Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AC power indicator AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling A CAUTION Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source A cAuTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the
170. ptione Open E Paint cresting pickures using Paint A ates open Pal xg ick Start point to Al Programs point to Ss piargina boe ind Ac Cien ni thin dick Paint emang prtures Fils rcli a For information about using Paint click the Help menu im Paint ao ading moa to mdentify folders For more information dick Related Topics or desktop background rures aking reultipage les Opening files in Wines Picbane and Fao Wiese Opening in Windows Picture and Farc Yeswer personalizing your commuter with pictures p riding pickures publisbing picbones bo thee Vlil rende irg intents tpi Dowiso bel window 5 Click the Paint link The operating system opens the Paint program Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 1 50 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operat
171. puter 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 Glossary 2 4f interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to 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
172. r click Browse to locate it You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways For further information see your operating system documentation or access Windows Help by clicking Start Help and Support Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make 1t so that 4 Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window 9 Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter desktop in the Help and Support Index Exploring Your Options 1 DD Personalizing your desktop Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears ennon General Wiep File Types Tasks Show common tasks in folders Browse folders Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own window Click items as follow
173. r electronics store Connect a parallel printer before you turn on the computer NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer Getting Started 61 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor or television to your computer if you need a larger screen Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Connecting an external monitor is described below For information on attaching a television to your computer see Changing the display properties setting on page 167 Connecting an external monitor L You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Turn on the computer Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 Press Fn and F5 si
174. r is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs ConfigFree detects the Service Set Identifier SSID of the wireless network that you are connected to If the SSID matches the Wireless Network SSID specified in Auto Switch the ConfigFree switches to the corresponding profile NOTE If your notebook computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Glossary Va Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI CON2 CPU DC alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewrite memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 230 DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE UO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI NTFS PC PCI w 239 direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities po
175. r once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer You can also type a Web address in the address line 1 2 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document Files Stored on This Computer mn i CJ Shared Documents Administrators Documents Hard Disk Drives E Local Disk C Devices with Forrerne abd Sb r age Ea M 2 CD Orrea fife d Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document
176. rd of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that
177. reen Saver Appearance Settings theme is a background plus a set of sounds icons and other elements to help vou personalize your computer with one click Apply Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Screen Saver tab Click the arrow beside the current option to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try ascreen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon
178. result you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection will be broken and later re established If the Toshiba Wireless Projector setting has been changed from the default change the connection setting by using Quick Connect Setup menu NOTE The connection will be made in Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect 236 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using Auto Switch If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect will change this mode to 2 4GHz 802 11b and then connect to the projector The wireless LAN configuration will return to the default settings under the following conditions 4 If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed 4 If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this will disconnect the wireless LAN connection 4 If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device 4 If you close ConfigFree Using Auto Switch The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching network devices and profiles if a network connection should fail 9 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect This option automatically switches network devices if
179. 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 88 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer For more information about the Hibernation command see Using Hibernation on page 93 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 96 Standby command Standby puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode 9 Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using Standby and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For more information about the Standby see Using Standby on page 100 For information about going into Stan
180. riginal uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 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 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 45 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop DAR File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P f Search Folders Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores
181. rimary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command window with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command window with your key assignment in place Toshiba Utilities 1 19 Fn esse The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key Using the keyboard To assign a key to open a program or document 1 2 Start Fn esse Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key The Assignment Type window appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps 4 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and do
182. riodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi
183. rmation is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time wn
184. rt erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface NT file system personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect 240 sem PCMCIA RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB URL WAN WWW Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory real time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its 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
185. s Single click to open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults mM Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on 1 DO Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Standard button Address bar E e TE iret Ta TUE on s B F J Search i Folders Ei M My Comput g nks Norton Anti La Fa i iani nin Thi E aic a ce be Customize Toolbar AE Avadabia ibaba butters Chere tensa buona i pe Separator zl J Search 2 Hamil Ao Fol BA EC LC acia qe onm Sample toolbar locations Exploring Your Options 1 5 Personalizing your desktop The
186. s wrists and or arms hurt while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries 9 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 the top of the display should be no higher than eye level 9 Sd If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level Approximately 90 degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Position your
187. s category is the Connectivity Doctor Security The features available in this category are 4 Supervisor password 4 User password Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 1 8 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 3 Click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management ou 4 can change which made your computer is using change the settings For each made or create custom modes Kj Plugged in m Power source Create copy AC power Batter remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life an Hibernation 26 days d Running on batteries Create copy Q High Power BSS DVD Playback eg Presentation gt Details About W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar n PELE TOSHIBA Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can eit
188. se buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The system tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the system tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate system tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All 1 2 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data c
189. sics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The Windows Media Player window appears Windows Media Player DBR File View Play Tools Help pnm v i Playlist vi Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser Total Time 0 01 Play Fast forward Stop Volume control Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player window The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel 4 To stop the CD click the Stop button Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You Learning the Basics 8 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive C2 can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION l the disc is
190. st connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard Click Next Select the type of connection you want to make Connect to the Internet 9 Connect to the Network at My Workplace gt Set up a home or small office network Se Set up an advanced connection Exploring Your Options 1 61 Exchanging data with another computer 5 Click Next and follow the directions on the screen The computer connects to the network Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you need a physical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 un Ae UO N Connect the cable Load the transfer program on both computers Set any specific options Start the transfer When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click
191. store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 86 CAUTION he operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the tana Fra p Fra TOTE ome TT TETTETETT a i E Ins 0 Del Sample keyboard 170 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that 4 The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number 1 are not interchangeable 4 The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable 4 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 i
192. system resources Simply connect the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you connect an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 197 Resolving conflicts There are things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 197 gt Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device If Something Goes Wrong 1 O7 Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device A CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and
193. t finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and click Properties The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab If Something Goes Wrong 205 Resolving a hardware conflict 4 Click the Check Now button The Check Disk window appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors 4 Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start The Error checking test runs Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with
194. tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if 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 ncrease 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 9 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK9 port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
195. the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and 19 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is mi
196. the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it 1s safe to remove the PC Card 2 To remove the PC Card press the slot s eject button once 1 T 4 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards TSS CN Removing a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping 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 9 Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it gt Sd Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 173 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility 4 Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHI
197. the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM e 245 DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on d
198. the object to the place from which it was deleted When you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 13 Using System Restore To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu Click Yes to confirm that you are sure Y HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item p is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears Du ci Lipi 3 an Resare be unda haimhul changes ba restores ibe sation anal performance T begin select the tark that qox want bo oen Redo eebums your conpuber bo an eder time n per dans posnit witha taming vou In lose recent wort such a saved documents ema or history and E R
199. tion mode or to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 181 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in otandby mode Data in memory will be lost Removing the battery from the computer Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 93 3 Remove all cables co
200. two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives 248 em megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A d
201. u problem solving 192 sticky key 176 stored data protection 2 support for Windows 123 System Restore 146 System Setup 190 System Tools 146 system tools 204 Disk Defragmenter 205 Error checking 204 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 133 customizing 152 telephone line connecting the modem 85 television adjusting display 62 connecting 61 text file 128 toolbars displaying in a window 157 Toshiba Internet Web sites 216 Toshiba Accessories information 36 TOSHIBA Console 181 Toshiba Hardware Setup 186 TouchPad using 124 using with control buttons 124 trademarks 23 transferring files 161 transferring information between computers 161 traveling tips 118 Turn Off restarting from 93 using 89 Turn Off command 86 Turn Off methods 90 turning computer on off 48 turning off the computer 86 tutorials 127 149 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 152 165 uploading 166 URL Uniform Resource Locator 152 165 USB mouse connecting 60 using Hibernate 93 261 modem 85 Standby 100 Wi Fi 162 utilities Fn esse 177 Hotkey utility 180 Power Management 183 TOSHIBA Accessibility 175 TOSHIBA Console 181 Toshiba Hardware Setup 186 V video features exploring 167 W warranty SelectServ 36 Web address 165 Web browsers 164 Web content interface 153 Web sites Support Online 194 Web sites Toshiba 216 windows hiding 133 repositioning 133 resizing 133 134 Windows Explorer 131 Windows Help 123 Windows Media P
202. u 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 ohift Learning the Basics 13 Emulating a full size keyboard To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Hot Keys on page 220 NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double click the program icon on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 131 T 4 Learning the
203. uch as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem 192 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options gt gt 9 gt 9 9 gt gt Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices Menu If Something Goes Wrong 1 03 The Windows operating system is not working See your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Ma Internet problems My Internet connect
204. und Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device 4 Click OK Exploring Your Options 1 11 Using PC Cards Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer Va To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has a PC Card slot and supports Type I or Type II cards Check the documentation that came with
205. und files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files Hs TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be L able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files f Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 1 10 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Y Sound Sound Recorder E m File Edit Effects Help Position Length Positioning 0 00 sec 0 00 sec bar p Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 88 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time a 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button J 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open So
206. ur desktop and select Properties TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles The Display Properties dialog box appears 1 68 Exploring Your Options Changing the display properties setting Uisulyr Pye y hes Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Maniters on Intel R 2852 82855 GM GME Graphics Con Screen resolution Color quality Highest 32 bit 1400 by 1050 pixels lini NN NN Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop anta this monitor Apply Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar to the desired resolution then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings Click Yes To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 225 Exploring Your Options 1 69 Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav so
207. ustry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin
208. ution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched NOTE The Windows XP operating system by default does not display resolutions below 800 x 600 To display the 640 x 480 resolution you may need to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window click Advanced click the Adapter tab click List all modes Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer These drives hold 3 5 inch diskettes Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the drive s cable to one of the computer s USB ports 64 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports You can do this after you turn on the computer NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard Turning off the computer It is a go
209. vable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 105 1 0 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 117 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery 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 NOT
210. ver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Inthe Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Power usage mode F2 Fn e This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback and Presentation QA Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power 1s Full Power only web CLO Standby mode Fn P sce This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode This message box can be set so it does not display THotkey Do vou with ta switch the machine ta standby Do not show this message in the Future Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 100 22 4 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode F4 Fn
211. w this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 171 A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection 1s secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section 211 2 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer 1s connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as described in Setting up a printer on page 51
212. way from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power Learning the Basics o Powering down the computer 4 When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data 1s lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being
213. welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the information about your computer NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line NOTE If you chose not to register now you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop A window will display the message Thank you 4 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically 4 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 43 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 54 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 60 Connect a local printer see Connecting a
214. x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernate A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in 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 com
215. y The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 85 GHz frequency range Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirel
216. y reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector 1s a 6 wire connector RJ 45 A connector used to attach computers to LANS local area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called we 25 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 computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware 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
217. yed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console click the Toshiba Hardware icon TOSHIBA HWSetup Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Password Device Config Parallel Printer E TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 0 55 04 05 2002 Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window Toshiba Utilities 1 o TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following Display Allows you to select the built in LCD and or external monitor when the computer powers on Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys or the F12 key Then press the Enter key NOTE oince the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys or the F12 key immediately after pressing
218. 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 ET specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 02003 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited 23 Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
219. z et 11 2462 MHZ Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a l ext rieur d un b timent audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit Handler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 11 2457 MHz et 2462 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s en France Toute utili sation qu elle soit int rieure ou ext rieure est soumise autorisation Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communia tions http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verifi care con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire

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