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1. aa Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard T 8 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this doesn t matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows o Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys
2. Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device The Dual Point Device is enabled by default To change the enable disable Dual Point setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears Click the Dual Pointing Device tab The Dual Point Device tab view window appears Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Also on this tab are Detailed Settings and Easy Setup Wizard Clicking on the Detailed Settings button lets you view the current settings set your own custom setting and create and save a profile of your own custom settings for AccuPoint II and TouchPad devices Clicking on the Easy Setup Wizard button starts a wizard that walks you through the customization process It presents you with a choice of six predefined templates You select one of these templates and either use it as is or customize it to suit your needs Click on the Easy Setup Wizard Click on Detailed Settings 62 Getting Started Setting up your software 10 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 11 Close the Control Panel window Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to ent
3. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 67 Getting Started 6 Using external display devices Z TECHNICAL NOTE If you are connecting to a television you may need to change the display properties Most televisions use or Support an 800 x 600 standard resolution Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer 1f you need a larger screen To do this 1 a Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 2 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only 68 Getting Started Using external display devices o Built in display and TV or
4. If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer hS 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 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 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 99 Closing the display panel When you
5. Learning the Basics 8 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive _ _ General Options Select Printer Bo gt amp Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Page Range All Number of copies 1 Pages 1 pot i gt 2 AE Enter either a single page number or a single 1 page range For example 5 1 A sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive If a DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay follow the instructions in Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 150 HINT Your DVD ROM or Multifunction drive is designed to play Region 1 North America DVD ROMS dise Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample
6. An Internet Service Provider ISP or an online service if you plan to use the Internet Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting to a power source on page 49 for details Learning the Basics QO Different ways to turn the computer on and off Different ways to turn the computer on and off Instead of turning on your computer by pressing the power button you can Set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On Turn the computer on and off by opening and closing the display panel This option is a convenient way to turn on the power and prevents you from closing the display panel while the computer is on This option is called Panel Power On Off Ga NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panels 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 Powering down the computer i NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indic
7. EE Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard TF1 a TF2 el Pool Tael 7 aA 2 Faal ED The function keys F9 IT 0 D F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 163 or Hot Keys on page 239 Learning the Basics 19 Using the keyboard Windows special keys Start key Application key The Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint IL button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard RRR ed HA E EJE ICICI EAE or AEJMC ICs GJ ore eae asaaee Tt ta a AAAA 4 a R R IOR UR IR AR OR URERA j au B T aE
8. The Parental Control set word for this change ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized WinDVD encountered an Report the problem and any error error code to your supplier s Technical Support lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information This file appears to contain Please refer to the Sup unsupported data ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be Check the DVD ROM or found Multifunction drive or This may be caused by one DVD disc Ensure the disc of the following is a valid type DVD Video NodichmtheDyDROM C Proraido CP or Multifunction drive No DVD ROM drive or Multifunction A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 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 Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Record
9. There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options 1 P Mobile Computing Conserving power These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes Using one of these modes lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a power usage mode and discuss each power saving option Power usage modes in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options 4 For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 Mobile Computing 1 21 Conserving power Using a hot key to set the power usage mode You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode To set the power usage mode 1 Press
10. 3 If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by sliding the lock into the unlocked position 4 Insert the PC Card If you have a Type III card insert it into the lower part of the slot If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 5 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position 6 To lock the PC Card in its slot locate the PC Card lock on the left side of the computer and slide the lock into the locked position 1 56 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and removing PC Cards Locking the PC Card Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it 1s safe to remove w 1 Ifthe PC Card slots are locked unlock them by sliding the lock into the unlocked position 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card Enhancing Productivity 1 5 Inserting and removing PC Cards Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide
11. By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An optional port replicator allows you to connect your computer quickly and easily to all of the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of these optional devices Expansion memory modules Standard 101 key keyboard Traditional mouse or trackball Printer PC Cards 123 12 Expansion Options Devices for office computing Expansion devices Some are Toshiba devices others are standard computer components The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba s Web site toshiba com or through the accessories information packaged with your computer Connecting external optional devices UB NOTE To use the alternate Fn key functions from Hardware Setup the computer must be docked and a PS 2 keyboard must be connected to the docking port You can connect a local parallel printer through the parallel port on the back of your computer You can connect an external monitor through the video out port on the back of your computer You can connect an expansion device through the expansion port on the back of your computer Expansion Options 1 a5 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The co
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13. Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 62 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer Connect a local printer Install PC Cards Connect a port replicator 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 Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer T DANGER Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cab
14. C glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the RTC battery During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you ve had the computer turned off for a long time To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer in and turn it on for at least 24 hours Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery 11 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery
15. Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are us
16. Exploring audio features The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Preferred quality 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer Z 1 50 Enhancing Productivity Using Slim SelectBay modules To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the head
17. Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation Sample system power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 Ga Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light changes to green If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Learning the Basics 1 03 Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode 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 mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the syste
18. Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Mobile Computing 1 1 T Changing batteries Install a secondary battery pack in the computer s Slim SelectBay Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batteries CAUTION When handling battery packs do not drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work Shut down and turn off the computer Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer over nn AeA Ww N If the battery lock is in the locked position towards the center of the computer slide it toward the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery pack out of the computer 11 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Removing the discharged battery W WARNING If 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 on page 119 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION
19. drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com 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 warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 203 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer It serves as a reference to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately For additional help see If Something Goes Wrong on page 203 31 32 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything Front with the display panel closed Infrared port Display latch system indicator panel functional only on systems with a Wireless antenna wireless module installed on off switch The wi
20. 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled For more information refer to page 32 Connecting a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach a microphone 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn on the microphone NOTE There is a microphone Set Up Wizard located in the Control Panel under the Sound Max contro panel 14 Getting Started Using an optional expansion device For more information see Recording sounds on page 148 Using an optional expansion device The optional expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an optional expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to
21. DVD ROM drive shown Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION 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 Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it e Learning the Basics 89 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive CD DVD control buttons The control buttons above the computer keyboard enable you to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on CD DVD Previous Stop Eject n _ track Digital audio Play Pause track CD DVD control buttons above the keyboard The CD DVD button launches the appropriate media player for the media inserted in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Windows Media Player for audio CDs and WinDVD for DVD movies and begins to play the audio CD or DVD movie If the computer power is off and the button is pressed the computer starts and after the operating system is loaded the appropriate media p
22. E TE We Numeric and cursor control omelets 30 t Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on 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 keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys o To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on 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
23. Hardware icon on the System tray After the module is stopped it is safe to remove Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the module out of the computer 152 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and removing hard drives Sliding the module out Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay Inserting and removing hard drives Your Satellite Pro M10 M15 can use various hard drive capacities Depending upon the original hard drive installed in your computer you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive or you can also add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 99 Unplug the computer Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected Turn the computer upside down Remove the screw on the hard drive cover Enhancing Productivity 1 53 Inserting and removing hard drives Removing the hard drive cover screw 6 Pull the hard drive cover toward you and lift it out to expose the hard drive 7 Grasp the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard drive and pull it to remove the hard drive from the c
24. Index icon on the toolbar 3 In the dialog box type direct cable connection 4 Follow the online guide instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings 138 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer 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 1 2 Open the Start menu click Control Panel Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up th
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26. Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Enhancing Productivity 1 4 Exchanging data with another computer Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables This feature uses the 2 45 GHz frequency band for wireless communications and can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet To use your wireless communication follow these steps 1 Flip the wireless on off switch to the On position The antenna is enabled 2 While holding down the Function Key FN press F8 until the wireless LAN icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys The wireless LAN 1s now enabled Accessing the wireless modules using your computer s system tray The following information is for systems which have integrated wireless modules When using your Wi Fi or Bluetooth modul
27. Supervisor Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK FN A Nn A Toshiba Utilities 1 83 Using a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function 1 2 Click Start the click All Programs Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection You may also press the Toshiba Console button above the keyboard to open the Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console window appears On the left side select Security This tells how to begin using your computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and trouble shooting Sample Toshiba Console Security window FAN A A A amp A Select the Supervisor Password icon Select Verify by Password Select the Supervisor Password tab Type the correct password Click Verify Click Delete 1 8 4 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords 10 Select Verify by Password 11 Type the correct password 12 Click Verify Hard disk drive passwords Your computer comes with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords user and master These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your
28. System DUTLONS 0 eee cesesscsscsscsssesesstssesssssessesstseeseeseses 42 20 Chapter 2 Getting Started ccs csesesescssnseseeseeeeees 43 Selecting a place tO WOKK cescsescssssessesesseseeseeseeseesen 43 Creating a computer friendly environment 0 43 Keeping yourself COMPOFTADIE cesssseseseeseeseseeees 44 Other precautions uu ccna 47 Setting UP your COMPUTED cececsessessessessesseseseeseeseen 48 Connecting to A POWE SOUICE c ccsesseeseeseesesseeseesees 49 Adding 0 L018 Beene mene nn am nce RD vn oe 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory MOMUIE ccceseeseseesteseeseeseees D5 Turning ON the COmMpUter rerirr 5 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the POWED eecsseesessesceesesesseseessseesteeesenseees 5 Using the AccuPoint I pointing device 58 Using the TouchPad ooo ccccssssssssssssssssessssssssssesssessans 59 scrolling with the TOUCHPad essen 60 Control DUTLONS oo escescss esses cescesesseseseseneeeeees 60 Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device 61 Setting UP your SOPWAME cceeescesessessseseeseseeseeenseeeees 62 Registering your computer with Toshiba 63 Setting UP other devices 63 Turning Off the COMPUTED c cceeeseescessteseseeseeseseeseees 63 Closing the display panel 64 Using external display devices 65 Connecting the display device 65 Directing the displ
29. and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Hot Keys 2 4 D Display brightness Display brightness Fn a This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn za This hot key increases the screen brightness on gt of Enabling a wireless device E This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer for systems with Wi Fi or Bluetooth only The wireless modes are Bluetooth enabled fThis enables only the Bluetooth module Wi Fi enabled tThis enables only the Wi Fi module All devices enabled This enables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules All devices disabled This disables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules o WE FI ig enabled Sample wireless modes window P 46 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device Fn This hot key enables disables the Dual Pointing Device To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the Dual Point Device on page 61 Sample disable and enable Dual Pointing Device windows Keyboard hot keys Fn Pe al This hot key t
30. are finished shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on these actions will occur hesa If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Enabling Hibernation on page 177 Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the video out port TECHNICAL NOTE In the Windows XP operating system you dont need an Internet connection to watch cable or A TV but you must purchase a compatible TV tuner card Z A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting the display device If you
31. cabling and connectors USB 2 0 allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on Video out port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set RGB monitor port Lets you connect an external monitor or projector Parallel port Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device mO Q 34 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything EJ Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line For more detailed information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba com Network port RJ45 jack Provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet network cable Cooling vents Provide ventilation to keep the computer s processor from overheating The vents let the processor continue performing at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the computer s processor make sure you do not block the cooling vent Right side Slim SelectBay module DVD ROM drive shown Slim SelectBay module Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules The DVD ROM drive is shown in place For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 150 Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system
32. 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 regu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif 9 The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met IC 248H DPA3233W This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4 8 d Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication 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 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Belgi This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential te
33. click Windows NT 7 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 In the right part of the window double click WordPad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears i Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box o If you know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files WindowsNT Accessories Wordpad then click OK 8 4 Learning the Basics Saving your work If you do not know the location click Browse In the Browse dialog box enter the file name for example wordpad exe and select the drive to search When the operating system has found the file click Open HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk driv
34. exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name 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 bu
35. found 208 internet connecting to 143 features 144 surfing 144 uploading and downloading files 145 internet explorer icon 135 internet service providers 143 IRQ Interrupt Request 210 ISPs 143 J jack RJ 11 161 RJ45 34 K keeping comfortable 44 key assign 165 changing 167 direct assign 166 popup 166 removing 167 key assignment viewing existing 166 key assignments changing or removing existing 167 keyboard 39 character keys 77 function keys 78 hot keys 246 not working 205 215 overlay keys 79 unexpected characters 215 Windows special keys 79 Keyboard and display features 37 keyboard features 37 keyboard indicator panel 39 41 keyboard external 69 keyboard full size 77 keyboard PS 2 compatible 69 L LCD display 39 LCD power saver 64 left side 35 light AC power 40 cursor control 41 hard disk drive 40 main battery 40 numlock 41 on off 40 268 e SelectBay indicator 41 light wireless indicator 41 lighting 46 lights indicator panel 40 lock PC Card 35 lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer 35 main battery light 40 make sure you have everything 31 Master password 184 memory adding 52 expansion slots 52 problem solving 213 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module 37 inserting 54 installation 52 removing 56 microphone 148 external connecting 73 Microsoft Support Online Web site 209 Mobile Extension Service 173 modem connecting to a telephone line 160 determi
36. 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 o Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not
37. guide 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 The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk the following icons highlight these instructions DN DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed W WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CO Safety icons 2 CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that NN could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text 30 Other documentation Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C
38. hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you should set it before you set a hard disk drive user password REA HINT The hard disk drive Shipped with your computer may Bes not support the master password feature When you attempt f to set master password protection your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk contact your network administrator for instructions Toshiba Utilities 1 85 Hard disk drive passwords Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup CAUTION If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well Ifyou set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you ve set a hard disk drive master password To register a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power
39. information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk 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 way 252 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data fr
40. it out of the slot Inserting and removing Bluetooth or Wi Fi modules Your system may come with an optional Bluetooth or Wi Fi module If you wish to insert or remove a Bluetooth or Wi Fi module contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help 1 D 8 Enhancing Productivity Using SD cards Using SD cards Your computer supports the use of SD memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting an SD card To insert an SD card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Inserting an SD card CAUTION Do not touch the SD connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the SD M
41. light C3 with the on off light cb When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Mobile Computing 1 1 D Running the computer on battery power l Toshiba Power Saver Properties FR Power Save Modes Hibernate i The Power Save Modes are a seres of settings for power management ou can change which mode your computer it using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes S Plugged in l Fower source armea Create copy AC power Batter remaining e ggz Life on Standby 116 hours _ Details Life on Hibernation 6 days y a Running on batteries Create copy relele ii l ee Detalls Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long
42. other external video device simultaneously only when in dual controller mode TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel and clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or OK Z For more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display A panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device hS hS If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 48
43. printing 86 restoring 98 saving 84 FN keys 78 Fn esse starting 163 using to assign keys 165 Fn esse program 163 assigning a key 163 using drag and drop 164 function keys 78 H hard disk drive Master password 184 passwords 184 User password 184 hard disk drive light 40 hardware conflicts 209 resolving 210 headphone jack 36 headphones connecting 73 using 149 Help Windows XP 208 Hibernation enabling 177 Hibernation mode 103 configuring 103 starting again from 105 Hibernation mode hot key 243 hot key display modes 244 Hibernation mode 243 keyboard 246 keyboard overlays 246 power usage mode 241 Stand By mode 242 volume mute 239 wireless mode 245 hot key power usage mode 121 hot key utility 172 hot keys 239 hot swapping PC Cards 93 peripherals 33 IC CS 03 certified equipment instructions 6 icon 134 caution 29 danger 28 definition 29 desktop 134 hint 29 internet explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 note 29 124 recycle bin 134 technical note 29 m 267 warning 28 icons safety 28 indicator panel keyboard 39 system 39 indicator panel lights 40 Industry Canada requirement 4 infrared port 32 Installation 4 installation memory module 52 modem 4 installing memory modules 52 mouse 70 instant passwords using 179 instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 6 interference statement 14 Internal External mode 217 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 button 42 slow connection 208 URL address not
44. programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association eer 050 Terms These terms may appear in this user s guide A RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A devic
45. several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password 162 Toshiba Utilities 1 63 Fn esse Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Opena Windows XP operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 239 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse 1 Click Start point to All Programs Toshiba Utilities th
46. shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5MHz for second generation lowpower 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 following sticker on devices incorporating this product In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other
47. slot can aamage the computers circuitry 36 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything S SD card slot ets you insert SD cards for additional data storage PC Card eject buttons Allow easy removal of PC Cards Microphone jack Lets you connect an external microphone or other audio input device to the computer A Headphone jack Lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers to the computer Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers Volume control Lets you adjust the sound on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the volume down turn the dial to the left Underside Battery release Battery pack Slim SelectBay slot Memory module cover Slim SelectBay release Expansion port Battery release Locks the battery in place to prevent accidental removal Finding Your Way Around 3 Keyboard and display features Battery pack Lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 110 Slim SelectBay slot One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 150 Slim SelectBay release Keeps the S
48. sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable Connecting a parallel printer Parallel printers are the most common type of printer in use today These instructions assume you have a parallel printer 1 Ifyou have been using the computer turn it off 2 If the computer is connected to an AC power source disconnect the AC adapter CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the NN computer is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 3 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide Expansion Options Using a printer T 2 To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 4 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 5 See your printer documentation for additional configuration Steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 86 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturers disk that came with your printer you can use it to install the p
49. that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS _ generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also 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 W Web See World Wide Web 262 Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 802 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireles
50. 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 217 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or Multifunction drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or Multifunction dri
51. twige without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM 255 omen E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or
52. 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 253 om controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user
53. 0 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 Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent some of the desktop will be outside the viewing area You can view the edge of the desktop 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 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB port supports any USB compatible keyboard G NOTE To use the alternate Fn key functions trom Hardware Setup the computer must be docked and a PS 2 keyboard must be connected to the docking port CAUTION When connecting any device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage 10 Getting Started Using a mouse Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you will probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Don t worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to em
54. 131 Using an optional expansion device c cccseeseeeseees 132 Chapter 6 Enhancing Productivity cece 133 Exploring the desktop esesescssessseseesssessseeseeeeeseeeen 133 Finding your way around the desktop 133 Exchanging data with another computer c c ce 136 Transferring fIICS cc sscsssstssescssssesssssessssseesssssenserseees 136 Getting help transferring fil S cscs 137 Setting up fOr COMMUNICATIONS cesses 137 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 139 Connecting your computer to a network 139 An overview of using the Internet 142 a 142 The World Wide Web saser 142 Internet Service Providers 143 Connecting to the Internet 0 0 csesesseeseseesesseseseeen 143 SUITING the Internet 144 Internet features 0 cesesessescssestesessescssesessesesssssssenseeeeseees 144 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 145 Exploring audio features ceeseescesesestestestsseseesesseeseeeen 145 Playing an audio CD 146 Playing CDs USING Auto Run s 147 Creating a CD eeseeeisssssseeeirssesssserrsserssssrrrreessrrrrrrereeneenn 147 Recording soundS 0 sesscstssescsssssssssssssssessessseeserens 148 Using external speakers or headphones ccsee 149 Using Slim SelectBay modules ssssssssssssssssssssssssesee 150 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 151 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay
55. 213 hardware conflict 209 210 high pitched noise 227 illegal operation 204 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 keyboard produces unexpected characters 215 missing files trouble accessing a disk 218 modem not receiving or transmitting 232 no sound 227 non system disk or disk error 206 219 PC Card 228 checklist 229 error occurs 230 hot swapping fails 230 not recognized 230 slots appear dead 229 power and batteries 213 printer 231 program not responding 203 program not working properly 219 screen does not look right flickers 216 system resources 210 trouble prevention 233 URL address not found 208 using Startup options 207 warning resume failure 206 Windows won t start 205 Windows XP not working 206 WinDVD error messages 223 program starting 81 programs not running correctly 219 projector 65 connecting 67 protection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 110 rear panel closed back 33 recording wav files 148 sounds 148 recording quality 149 recording sounds 148 recycle bin icon 134 i 2 release battery 36 right side 34 RJ 11 jack 161 RJ45 jack 34 Run dialog box 83 S safety icons 28 safety precautions battery disposal 119 saving files 84 screen 39 blank 215 doesn t look normal flickers 216 SD 158 SD card inserting 158 removing 159 SD card slot 36 SD cards 158 seating 45 secondary button 60 security 169 se
56. 7 CDs problem solving 220 channels DMA 210 IRQ 210 character keys 77 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 212 class 1 laser product label 16 click 60 communications network connection 139 setting up 98 system resources 210 compact disc positioning 91 compact discs handling 91 inserting 90 problem solving 220 removing 92 computer customizing 168 non system disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 precautions 47 setting up 52 turning off 63 warning resume failure message 206 computer placement 45 computer setup 48 computer friendly environment 43 computing tips 75 configuring hard drive passwords 184 connecting to a power source 49 connection setup 139 control buttons 60 cooling vent 34 copyright 16 CPU fan 34 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 78 cursor control light 41 D desktop creating new icon 134 major features 133 desktop exploration 133 desktop icons 134 device expansion 74 mx 265 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 211 212 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 DirectX Foundation 223 disconnection modem 5 Disk Defragmenter 218 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 219 missing files trouble accessing a disk 218 running slow 218 diskette drive can t insert a diskette 219 can t read a diskette 219 connecting 72 external connecting 72 display doesn t look normal flickers 216 external monitor not working 217 LCD 39 scr
57. Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window High Power Sample Power usage mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power usage mode see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 1 2 Mobile Computing Additional options for power Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However 1f you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery pack in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 150 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time Chapter 5 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in the office as well as on the road This chapter explains how to set up the various optional devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer Devices for office computing
58. Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters Learning the Basics BT Starting a program To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 02 Learning the Basics Starting a program The Windows X
59. HIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 18 Trademarks Satellite AccuPoint II Fn esse Noteworthy SelectBay and InTouch are registered trademarks SelectServ and Ask IRIS Online are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation IBM and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks and PS 2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation MS DOS Microsoft Windows Windows 2000 Windows XP Media Player DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethe
60. IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de T IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit H ndler 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 a 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s en France Toute utilisation qu elle soit int rieure ou ext rieure est soumise autorisation Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno Verifi care con 1 rivenditori la procedura da seguire L uso per installazione in esterni non e permessa 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 11 USA Federal Communi
61. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Reset the battery lock to the locked position Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables Restart the computer Mobile Computing 1 1 Q Conserving power Disposing of used batteries You can recharge a main battery many times so it should last for years When the useful life of the battery expires or 1f the battery becomes damaged you must discard it responsibly The documentation that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba CAUTION The computer uses a lithium ion battery which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack 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 hard disk DVD ROM or Multifunction drive and diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures
62. Internet 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 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it 1t 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 connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more informati
63. 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 WiFi 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 WirelessLAN 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 WirelessLAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information Caution This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 85 GHz frequency range O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines
64. P operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to Step 3 otherwise continue with Step 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using its file name wordpad exe an AeA Ww N m Click Start then point to All Programs Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Click My Computer to expand it In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder Learning the Basics 83 Starting a program 6 In the left part of the window
65. 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 device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows 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 259 om 0 online Available through the co
66. RL addresses Y DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator AN which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Wi A Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address 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 Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program and the computer s parallel port Transferring files You can transfer files to another computer using your infrared port or with an adapter cable To transfer files through the parallel port you need an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers Enhancing Productivity 1 3 Exchanging data with another computer 3 Set any specific options Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click the
67. Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment a 2 3 4 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m A U N m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment PA3232U 1MPC TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 14 The following restrictions apply 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 com
68. Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series Users Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 203 of this guide TOSHIBA C6637 0203M1 2 Models Satellite Pro M10 M15 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 periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAIL
69. Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey v Display a Standby confirmation message it Fn F3 is pushed wi Display a Hibernation confirmation message If Fn F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Toshiba Console 2 Puta check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK Mobile Extension Service The Warm Undock service allows you to dock or to remove the computer from the Port Replicator without turning the computer off Toshiba Mobile Extensions will provide two selections in the Start menu when the computer is docked to the Port Replicator Eject PC Prepares the computer so it may be safely removed from the Port Replicator Eject PC and Sleep Prepares the computer so it may be safely removed from the Port Replicator and puts it in Hibernation mode Parallel Port Check Disconnects any parallel device in use while using the Eject PC option Slim SelectBay Service Hot Dock Undock Support This service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed without turning off the computer Warm Dock Undock Support This service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate modes Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Win
70. The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 194 to locate the playlist button Wincinema Manager Open File Select Drive a Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About winte Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu 20 WinDVD Using playlists Look in B My Documents My eBooks Amy Music joy Pictures File name Playlist Files of type PlaylistX Files pif m3u Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help sm Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD 4 Click the Close button to exit WinDVD Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer 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 s
71. URE 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 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
72. ade by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless
73. alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Finding Your Way Around 3 D Making sure you have everything Left side Speaker i LINK port Sp card slot Volume control PC Card slots Headphone jack PC Card lock Microphone jack Security lock slot PC Card ejection buttons Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Security lock slot Lets you attach the optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk i Link port Provides very fast data transfer rates of up to 400 mega bits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port For more information on 1 LINK ports see Using the 1 LINK port on page 159 PC Card lock Lets you secure your PC Cards in the slots Slide the button to the right to lock the PC Cards This lock mechanism can be secured in place using a computer lock See Using a computer lock on page 95 PC Card slots Let you connect PCMCIA compatible devices to the computer These slots can accommodate two Type I or Type H PC Cards or one Type II PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 154 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a
74. all the devices Toshiba offers a port replicator for the Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series Ga If you connect a 2 button USB mouse or a 3 button USB mouse to an optional Port Replicator the mouse cursor may move erratically on your Windows desktop after hot docking the computer If this occurs wait a few seconds until the mouse cursor becomes stable After the mouse stabilizes you can use the mouse properly For more information see the documentation that comes with the device or visit toshiba com Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 84 for further information PEA HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that D can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details D 0 Learning the Basics Computing tips h S hS Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe
75. aning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 110 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker and other openings Never ae spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean 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 Learning the Basics O Backing up your work Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do not 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 through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Backing up your work Your computer comes with Recovery CDs that enable you to reinstall software that was preinstalled These CDs can be used to install or reinstall particular Toshiba applications utilities a
76. as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT 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 batterys remaining capacity and perform its calculations 11 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds W What WARNING The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you re working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work Your Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option Click the Details button nN Aa Ww N Select the Alarms tab and adjust the settings to suit your needs Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions
77. ator 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 Computer Standby and Hibernation 1 00 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure Ai the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down Learning the Basics 1 0 Powering down the co
78. ay display different versions of la Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears lf Something Goes Wrong 209 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Thendo one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you nee
79. ay output when you turn on the C18 1 010 C5 ain cov Pr ree 6 Adjusting the quality of the external display 0 68 Video limitations eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeerseerssrrserrresrrseerrssennnss 69 Using an external keyboard 69 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 70 Using 000 is nee nmr 70 Connecting a local printer occ 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 12 Connecting external speakers or headphones 13 CONNECTING A MICFOPNONE uuu eects eects cesses nesses 73 Using an optional expansion device ccesccesseseeseseen 74 Chapter 3 Learning the BaSICS cccccsssssesessesseseeseeeees 15 COMPUTING TIPS eee ceseesesseestesesesseeseseeseesesseseesenses 15 Using the keyboard u s T1 Character keys u ccecscscssssssscessessesssssestsstsstssessseseessnsens 77 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 77 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys ar 18 Function keys soc2sccccre si csterusustrecetceassteceeeereceeetcenteesin 18 Windows special Keys 19 Overlay KEYS ssissssssessessrrsssrrrsnssrrinsssrrnensnrneesnnrnnnsrninesnnrnens 79 Starting a program sssseesssesssessrrieeesssssrirerssssssrrreressssrrrreeesss 81 Starting a program from the Start Menu 81 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 82 Starting a program from the Run dialog bOX 83 SAVING YOUF WOK eseeseescsseescesesssesessssstsstsses
80. ba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 1 68 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console Power TOSHIBA Mouse Management Button amp a TAN Hotkey TOSHIBA TOSHIBA d Assignment Mobile Hardwea ContigFree Sample Toshiba Console window The Toshiba Console offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network gt Security Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 163 Slim SelectBay amp Docking Toshiba Hardware Toshiba Utilities 1 69 Toshiba Console Network The features in this category are Start Bluetooth for systems with this option Bluetooth settings for systems with this option IR Utility security The features available in this category are Supervisor password 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 double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears 1 0 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate can
81. button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Press the spacebar to select User Only password mode Press the down arrow key to move to the User Password section Press the spacebar then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter 186 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords 8 9 If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup To delete or change a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 k
82. c ccscscsescescessessessssssssscssssenseeensen 172 Mobile Extension Service 173 Slim SelectBay Service cecscccssccscssssseeeeessssssssceeeessee 173 Toshiba Hardware Settings 173 Mobile TCI SION a esacecesrpevecedsteceecentaecer star acer tieneteucacuecees 175 Toshiba Power Saver utility 177 Enabling Hibernation 177 Setting user PASSWOTS csceescesessssstsstssessesseseeseeseeseeees 178 Using an instant password ser 179 Setting a user password uv eseeseeseesessesstsseestesseseseeeeeeseen 180 Disabling a user password cccsesseessesseseseeseesesesee 180 Using a supervisor paSSWord 181 Setting a supervisor paSSWord sessseeeeeseiee 181 Deleting a supervisor PASSWOIT ssseeeseeseseeseeeee 183 Hard disk drive passwords 184 setting a hard disk drive user only password in System els 185 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password IN SYSTEM Setup 186 setting a hard disk drive master and user password IN System S tUD ccece cs cesesesstesessesscesessessestssnesteeees 187 Changing the master and user passwords in S75 214 SETUD se nen 188 Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup 189 Chapter 8 WIND Vo acc cscssescsssscsssseseeneeeeeeeeee 191 Playing OL Dc 191 Using the WinDVD slider bar location 193 Using the WinDVD control panel 194 Using the control panel playback buttons 195 Maximiz
83. can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera
84. cations Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operatin
85. change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes 3 Plugged in FS Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Create copy FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You p Details Q High Power E DVD Playback Presentation a Super Long Life r lt i il Details V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar OK Cancel Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Toshiba Utilities 1 11 Toshiba Console Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the es
86. ct the User Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK Nl A on A CW Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start the click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection You may also press the Toshiba Console button above the keyboard to open the Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console window appears On the left side select Security Select the User Password icon Select Verify by Password NN Oo A U Type the correct password 7 8 9 Toshiba Utilities 1 ST Using a supervisor password Click Verify Click Delete Select Verify by Password 10 Type the correct password 11 Click Verify Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 2 Click Start the click All Programs Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection You may also press the Toshiba Console button above the keyboard to open the Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console window appears On the left side select Security 1 82 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Supervisor User password password Sample Toshiba Console Security window Select the
87. d help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help 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 interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add 2 0 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 conflict
88. d or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Getting Started 4f Other precautions Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short 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 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 You
89. dard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the AccuPoint or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU een 060 program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness 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 expr
90. dary button Dual Point pointing system Getting Started DO Using the TouchPad HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computers USB ports For information see Using a mouse on page 125 To move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint II pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II pointing device moves the cursor faster The primary AccuPoint II button corresponds to the primary typically left mouse button When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary AccuPoint II button To double click press the primary AccuPoint II button twice in rapid succession The secondary button acts as the second typically right mouse button The function of the secondary AccuPoint II button depends on the program you are using Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button 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 yov d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move t
91. dby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds then turn the power on again 56 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws 5 Turn the computer over and restart it Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 of Installing a memory module on page 52 Getting Started 5 Turning on the computer Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not f
92. direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk way 254 disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly
93. dows To access it open the Start menu click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon 1 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your Setup BIOS Version 0 63 01 09 2003 Toshiba Console TOSHIBA HWSetup CPU BootPriorty Keyboard USB LAN General Device Config Parallel Printer Display computer OK Ca av Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to change the dynamic CPU frequency mode Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Keyboard Allows you to configure an external PS 2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Toshiba Utilities 1 15 Mobile Extension e hS LAN Allows you to set networking functions Hardware Alarm Allows you to select notification settings for low battery and panel close and to adjust the alarm volume By chang
94. drive passwords 5 Press the spacebar the enter the master password and press Enter 6 Ifyou want to delete the master password leave the space blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered The user password will also display as Not Registered 7 Press End to save the change 8 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Chapter 8 WinDVD WinDVD is a software program for playing DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs Z TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance play L DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or multifunction drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume W ears 191 1 QO WinDVD Playing DVDs Insert a DVD into the drive The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and will prompt you what to do CD Drive D Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file DVD movie What do you want Windows to do Play DVD movie k f using InterVideo WinDVD Take no action Sample DVD Drive Windo
95. ductivity 1 A5 Exploring audio features Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers 1 46 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio features Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray Th
96. e dialog box with information specific to that modem Click the Diagnostics tab and then click Query Modem Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box Close the Control Panel Enhancing Productivity 1 39 Exchanging data with another computer Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 160 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Z Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator
97. e your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi or Bluetooth module However if you do so you will need to restart the computer in order to reactivate the module Your Wi Fi or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 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 Enhancing Productivity 1 43 An overview of using the
98. e CD begins to play If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar Ga NOTE When using Windows Media Player your System may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player o To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel W Enhancing Productivity 1 4f Exploring audio features To stop the CD click the Stop button WARNING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM Multifunction drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this follow these steps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Click the DVD ROM Multifunction drive icon The disk drive will run the CD If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example i
99. e SelectBay Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 131 Toshiba Utilities 1 T Toshiba Power Saver utility Toshiba Power Saver utility Toshiba s Power Saver utility enhances your computer s power management capabilities It controls the computer s Power Save Mode which is a series of settings for power management In the Power Save Properties dialog you can choose which mode to use change settings for each mode or create your own mode To access Power Saver Properties 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that allows you to change many of your default power settings You can enable hibernation through this utility To power down the computer using the Hibernation option click Start select Turn off compute
100. e button 42 Toshiba Hardware Setup 173 Toshiba online resources 107 Toshiba Power Saver utility 177 Toshiba utilities 162 trademarks 18 transferring files 136 transferring information between computers 136 turning off the computer 63 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 57 type of service telephone 5 U underside 36 Universal Resource Locator URL 136 USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 33 USB mouse connecting 125 User password 184 user password disabling 180 user passwords setting 178 using a file extension 86 using the AccuPoint II pointing device 58 utilities Power Management 169 Toshiba Power Extensions 177 utility Toshiba Power Saver 177 V video cables 66 video display device connecting 65 video limitations 69 video projector adjusting display 68 video out port 33 volume mute hot key 239 W Warm Undock 173 warranty SelectServ 30 Web sites 235 Support Online 209 Web sites Toshiba 235 Wi Fi wireless networking 139 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 131 Wi Fi power switch 32 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 146 Windows Millennium Edition Help 209 a 275 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Help 208 Help and Support 208 problem solving 206 Windows XP Professional Briefcase 136 Windows XP Professional taskbar 136 Windows XP Professional desktop 133 WinDVD advanced features 198 control panel 194 controls are disabled 221 error messages 223 help 202 not functioning pro
101. e instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure cass 1 aserprooucr Use of controls or adjustments or performance of LASER KLASSE 1 procedures other than those specitied 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 2003 by Toshiba American Information Systems Inc All rights reserved 1 Export Administration regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO T
102. e one or both options Automatically fix file system errors o Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Q Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If
103. e or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing wm TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges f before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Learning the Basics 85 Saving your work Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name File pane Docu Sane m jpe Rich Test Format ATF A sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 ver
104. e that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC 251 ae application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of
105. eatures may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them WinDVD 1 QO Using playlists The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the following options Navigation Language Display Color and Audio effect Expand subpanel p S D Default Title iam Chapter gt IES em me mene ji No Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel Using playlists Z TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The playlist selection options are accessed by selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you 20 WinDVD Using playli
106. ed with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Assignment Type Direct Assign an Fanke to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Faken to popup a list that is aE used to launch an application Clear Clear the current Foker assignment Cancel Help if Contin all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box 166 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Making a direct key assignment 1 2 3 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 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 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items
107. edia indicator light to go out Enhancing Productivity 1 5O Using the i LINK port Removing an SD card To remove an SD card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Using the i LINK port The i LINK port on the rear of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate up to 400 mega bits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to the i LINK port In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between i LINK and USB technology is that i LINK supports faster data transfer rates 1 60 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet K2 Communicate with your office s local area n
108. een is blank 215 display device connecting 65 external 65 video 65 display features 37 display latch 32 display modes hot key 244 display output settings 67 display panel closing 64 opening 32 37 display panel closed front 32 display panel open front 37 display external adjusting 68 disposal information 18 DMA Direct Memory Access 210 double click 60 DVD ROM drive problems 220 troubleshooting 212 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive can t access disc 220 opening 90 DVD ROM Multifunction drive drive tray won t open 220 problems 220 troubleshooting 212 E ergonomics 46 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non system disk or disk error 206 219 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 217 program has performed an illegal operation 204 warning resume failure 206 WinDVD 223 Error checking 218 Ethernet LAN port 140 expansion capability 74 131 expansion device 74 expansion memory slot 53 expansion port 132 exploring the desktop 133 Export Administration regulation 17 external mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 266 e external display adjusting 68 external monitor not working 217 external speakers 73 F fan CPU 34 FAT File Allocation Table 218 fax branding 6 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 86 file names 85 file backing up 76 files backing up 97
109. efore using the battery to power the computer you must charge it To charge the battery leave the computer plugged in to an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery 5 Getting Started Adding memory Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Your Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer comes with i 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 For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit toshiba com Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer You will need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure CAUTION To avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition ae CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computers power on ma
110. emory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives wav 258 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
111. en click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears 1 64 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse amp Fn esse Assignments Options Help 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sample Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 Inthe Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you want to assign it Toshiba Utilities Fn esse 65 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associat
112. ep backward Mute Next Chapter Time Control Previous Chapter Eject Clock Fast forward Time shift Fast back Title Menu Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD 1s playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format WinDVD 1 QO 5 Using the WinDVD control panel From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 198 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Title 5D ME a i Chapter 4 i Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Play Starts disc play spacebar p gt back E Step
113. er than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at 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 Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye ooo Approximately 90 angles Footrest Tora Correct posture and positioning of the computer 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lower than 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 gt 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 gt Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forwar
114. er the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Ga A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop Ga 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window Getting Started 63 Registering your computer with Toshiba 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba at a time later than when you first start your computer you may also click on the desktop icon to do so electronically Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer For more information see Setting up your printer on page 127 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while
115. ercharge 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 Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode 11 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does no
116. esponds differently from the normal routine gt hS The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 20 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 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu 208 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working See your Windows documentation for further explanation z TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu m
117. essed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it 261 serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications 1t 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 again Suspend A feature of some Widows operating systems
118. etwork LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator gt h Sd Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port Enhancing Productivity 1 61 Connecting your modem to a telephone line 2 Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now your re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet HINT If you re using a telephone line at home disable Call f Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting A interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 137 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes
119. ext Chapter Skip to the next chapter in the movie Menu Opens the various menus of the inserted DVD Mute Click to mute movie sound Click again to restore movie sound to its original level Repeat Shows the cur rent media loop settings including repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Zoom Unzoom Zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image Or use keyboard shortcut R PgUp PgDn Ctlr B None 1 Q WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Click this To do this Bookmarks Opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected Capture Opens the Cap ture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie Eject Ejects the disk If the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected Maximizing the video window Or use keyboard shortcut K None m To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize button To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format f and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel f
120. external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer If you are using an external keyboard and want to use the function keys refer to Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key on page 70 An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB monitor port Any USB device can connect to the USB ports E NOTE To use the alternate Fn key functions trom Hardware Setup the computer must be docked and a PS 2 keyboard must be connected to the docking port Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind 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 l i PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 96 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 3 Slide the PC Card lock located underneath the PC Card slots to secure your PC Cards in place W 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cle
121. ey press F1 The System Setup screen appears Press H to move to tte HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Press the spacebar then type in your user password and press Enter If you want to change the password input the new password When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the password again Toshiba Utilities 1 8 Hard disk drive passwords If you want to delete the user password leave the space blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk To register master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the fol
122. f it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Your computer may come with a Multifunction drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R CD Rewritable CD RW disc DVD R RW or a DVD RAM For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus 1 4 8 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack 5 DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Windows format for storing sound WAS wm TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be L able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer Ha 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder E Sound Recorder File Edit Effects Help Position Genet 0 00 sec Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you ve finished recording click the Stop button Enhancing Productivity 1 49
123. flict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 211 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 23 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 is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start
124. for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery pack for use in the computer s Slim SelectBay or carry additional charged battery packs with you The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off wm TECHNICAL NOTE The RIC battery does not charge while L the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached a Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Running the computer on battery power Safety Precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not ov
125. for the telephone number of the network Wirelessly you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Bluetooth or Wi Fi module For more information about wireless networking refer to your wireless network device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba service provider Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations 140 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Select Intel Pro 100 VE Network Connection in Network adapters Click Actions Select the Properties icon
126. forward Steps for None wa ward in the playback one frame at a time Pause Pauses disc play spacebar mn back Resume playback by clicking Play Step reverse Steps back None ward in the playback one frame at a time 19 WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Click this To do this Stop Stops playback Restart the movie by click ing Play Volume Click and drag the slider up to increase vol ume and down to decrease volume Speed Ring Enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider upward to play the movie in fast forward Move it further upward to increase forward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Increase Click to increase playback speed Time Stretch Clock Enables you to select and control playback time Decrease Click to slow playback speed Or use keyboard shortcut End Shift T increases Shift decreases None None None Click this WinDVD 1 O Using the WinDVD control panel To do this Fast Rewind Starts fast reverse movie playback Fast Forward Starts fast forward movie playback Previous Chapter Skip to the previous chapter in the movie N
127. g in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs CJ6UPA3233WL CJ6UPA3232BT The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb 12 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 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
128. g in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set TECHNICAL NOTE When you delete the supervisor password the user password is also deleted Z Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and don t want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and Dual Point and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball 1 To unlock your system If you have not registered a user password press Enter If you have registered a user password press Enter Type your password then press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you enabled the instant password 1 80 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start the click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection You may also press the Toshiba Console button above the keyboard to open the Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console window appears On the left side select Security Sele
129. gain the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Ga NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and select Stand By 1 06 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Turn off computer on Yy H i i oF a Stand By Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the Shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Inthe Running on batter
130. he cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the E NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the i TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons TM Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad 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 Getting Started 61 Using the TouchPad
131. he device type A on A UO N me To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM Multifunction drive diskette disk drive and other power using functions gt h S The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help lf Something Goes Wrong 2 3 Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start then click Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory on page 52 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 witho
132. he slot fit the module into the socket Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Getting Started Adding memory 99 CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 11 Replace the cover plate and the screws 12 Turn the computer over and restart it You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 56 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover CAUTIONS Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby 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 Stan
133. heck that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal di
134. holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program 257 Glossary interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the AccuPoint kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main m
135. ies area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want Learning the Basics 1 0 Powering down the computer When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here 6 In the Set to range dialog box click on one of these options Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whether you are using battery power or outlet power 7 Click OK 8 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 1 08 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 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 questio
136. ing it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba gt Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation gt h Sd If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you lf Something Goes Wrong 23 5 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have e e Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages a
137. ing Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the 22 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Using PC Cards on page 93 for more information Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft 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 c
138. ing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration 1 2 3 Click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable like Warm Undock Service and Parallel Port Check by checking or unchecking the appropriate box 1 16 Toshiba Utilities Mobile Extension 38 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration A x a Select the behaviors you rani fe Wate Uncheck Seiva he Eee PE ard Sep Sere Sleep Mode Hierriate h Chad i ekeOh Device k Parallel Pot Check Maiy Mecsage Saling he Shoa undock complete mesage he Show rectege when A has been discomnecied Sample Mobile Extension Service tab options 5 Under the Bay Service tab you can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay 2 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration Select the behaviors you want V Bay Service IV Hot Insert Remove Support J Warm Insert Remove Support Sampl
139. ing the video WINKOW cscsesssssssecsesseseeees 198 Using WinDVD Advanced Features cccsssseseseees 198 USING 8 ees nn oo 199 Creating a Playlist cscs 200 Playing AFF Vey MS Cice sessrcecaavsatoneenesenanacoeepaaienteremeeaeennanig 201 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong se 203 Problems that are easy to fiX 203 Problems when you turn on the computtel 00 205 The Windows operating system is not working 206 Using Startup options to fix problems 207 Internet problems 208 The Windows XP operating system can help you 208 Resolving a hardware conflict 209 A plan of ACH OM cssscocinsxestscstxncesisaustveceeswstniectneanssteaivee nes 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your OWN 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 211 Memory PrODIOMS c cccsceseesessesssseseestssesseseeseeseeeeees 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems uu csessessescsesessesessssesesseseeseeeeeeeees 215 20 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems s e 217 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive problems 220 Sound system problems uu eccscessseseesteseseeseeeeesen 221 PC Card 0 00 0 lt 00 cen 228 Printer PrODIEMS cscscsesssesescssesseseseesesseseesesseeesen 231 Modem probleM cccccseseseesessesesesssessssssseeseeseees 232 Develop good computing habits essere 239 If you Need further ASSISTANCE cseseesceseesesse
140. iscs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive from reading the data properly Learning the Basics 93 Using PC Cards Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using PC Cards Z TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform 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 For information on inserting or removing a PC Card see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 154 Hot swapping With PC Cards 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 remember not to remove a card while it is in use Other
141. key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear For information on setting a power on password see Setting user passwords on page 178 With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the correct password into the Windows security screen dialog box Ifa password was created then enter the password in the dialog box If there is no password registered select enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon Select the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK nn A Ww N Hot Keys 2 4 Power usage mode Power usage mode Fn F2 o This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life QAAQBSS Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC po
142. layer launches and starts to play the audio CD or DVD movie d The Digital audio button launches the appropriate media player for digital audio files to play digital music formats such as MP3 The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc j The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing O The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing The next track button skips to the following track on the disc You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice 90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Inserting compact discs To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive will not open if the computers power is off The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs on page 92 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Learning the Basics OF Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making co
143. le itself Doing So may damage the power cable and result in a Short circuit or electric Shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to a sample AC adapter 2 _ Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Connecting a sample AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light 2 glows green Getting Started D Setting up your computer If the main battery is present the battery light lt 3 glows Amber while the battery is charging Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 203 for troubleshooting information DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modity 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 battery Your computer came with its battery already installed B
144. lick the Enable hibernate support checkbox default 9 Click Apply 10 Click OK 11 Click OK again then close the Control Panel The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 177 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Learning the Basics 1 05 Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation When starting up a
145. lim SelectB ay module gt secure in its compartment Expansion port Lets you connect to an expansion device provides additional expansion capability For more information see Using an expansion device on page 131 i Memory module cover Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 52 Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel 3 8 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening and closing it Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily and never use it to lift the computer Screen l Keyboard CD DVD buttons Speaker Speaker Power button E cas System buttons Caps Lock e indicator TE erry yy era rrr TY Keyboard gt indicator panel AccuPoint Il 3 TouchPad ping dover SF ea oA e I System Secondary indicator panel ebai button Primary buttons button Finding Your Way Around 39 Keyboard and display features P
146. lowing message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears Press H to move to tte HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Press the spacebar to select Master User password mode Press the down arrow key to move to the Master Password section You must register a Master Password first 188 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords Press the spacebar then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered for both User and Master passwords If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears Press H to mo
147. lows green when the battery is fully charged Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator light Glows amber when the wireless antenna on off switch is in the on position Keyboard indicator panel lights t The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions Cursor control light Glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay for cursor control on page 80 Numlock light Glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 80 42 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features System buttons D k The three system buttons located above the keyboard and to the right of the CD DVD buttons provide quick access to the following functions applications CED CiD Ce Internet button TOSHIBA Console TV out button button System buttons The Internet button launches your default Internet browser The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions The TV out but
148. m is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Inthe Running on batteries area select Scheme and click Details 4 Click the System Power Mode tab 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5 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 6 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power 7 Click OK 8 Click the Hibernate tab and then c
149. mation packaged with your computer or visit the Web site toshiba com Chapter 6 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite Series notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Rms HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear p slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your System Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern 133 1 3 4 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop TOSHIBA 2 a 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 the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include y Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to t ret
150. mputer The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation on page 103 Shutting down more quickly In addition you can shut down the computer by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Inthe Running on batteries section select Scheme click the Details button then the System Power Mode tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel 1 02 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings amp These settings control system standby properties Wr m When press the power button Power Off a When close the lid Hibernate yee
151. mputer s USB ports supports any USB compatible keyboard NOTE To use the alternate Fn key functions from Hardware Setup the computer must be docked and a PS 2 keyboard must be connected to the docking port G CAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard with the computers power on can damage the external keyboard the computer or both Using a mouse If you prefer you can use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the Dual Point You can use a USB compatible mouse TECHNICAL NOTE With a USB mouse you can choose to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time A Z Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use 1 2 Expansion Options Using a printer Using a printer Before you can connect a printer you must determine whether it requires a parallel infrared or a USB interface Check the printer s documentation If you can configure the printer as either a serial or a parallel device set it up for parallel operation You also need a suitable printer cable which may have been provided with your printer If not your company may keep a stock of cables Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is ECP or IEEE L compliant make
152. mputer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls howgphe computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 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 stan
153. nd drivers Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer If you have a network partition you can hold copies of your files there Alternatively you can back up your files to diskette one at a time as you are working on them To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Complete information on the backup program is in the online Help and your Windows documentation 98 Learning the Basics Preparing for communications HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external tape drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files Z TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup is the one you want before overwriting the existing ile Preparing for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem supplied with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program
154. nd when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA 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 236 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Austria Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Europe GmbH 84 92 Talavera Road Handelskai 388 North Ryde NSW 2113 1020 Wien Austria Sydney Australia Belgium Canada Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Toshiba Canada Ltd Belgium B V 191 McNabb Street Excelsiorlaan 40 Markham Ontario B 1930 Zaventem L3R 8H2 Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark CHG Toshiba s r o Scribona Danmark A S Hnevkovskeho 65 Naverland 27 61700 Brno DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland France Scribona TPC OY Toshiba Syst mes France S A Sinim entie 14 7 Rue Ampere P O Box 83 92804 Puteaux C dex 02630 ESPOO France Finland Germany Greece Toshiba Europe GmbH Ideal Electronics S A Leibnizstrabe 2 109 Syngrou Avenue D 93055 Regensburg 176 71 Kalithea Germany Athens Greece Hungary Ireland Technotrade Kft Toshiba Information Systems Szerencs utca 202 U K
155. nging settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 n AeA UO N Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Administrative Tools icon Click the Computer Management icon Select the specific device from the device category 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 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click yes or no whichever is appropriate 2 2 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties Open the Start menu click Control Panel Click the Administrative Tools icon Click the Computer Management icon Click the Device Manager button To view the device s installed double click t
156. ning COM port 137 problem solving 232 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modem port 34 module battery 37 memory 37 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 131 monitor 33 65 connecting 65 67 external connecting 124 not working 216 mouse installing 70 serial 70 using 125 network 169 accessing 139 Dial Up Networking Wizard 139 network port 34 networking wireless 139 numlock light 41 0 office computing 123 on off light 40 opening the display panel 57 optional devices 123 LapLink cable 136 other documentation 30 overlay keys 79 P panel keyboard indicator 41 parallel port 33 parallel printer connecting 124 password deleting a supervisor 183 disabling a user 180 supervisor setup 181 passwords instant using 179 setting user 178 mx 269 PC Card checklist 229 CIS Card Information Structure 228 computer stops working 230 configuring 157 errors 230 hot swapping 93 hot swapping fails 230 inserting 155 modem default 137 not recognized 230 problem solving 228 229 removing 156 setting up 157 using 93 PC Card lock 35 PC Card slot 35 plugged in 170 pointing device AccuPoint II 39 port COM 137 Ethernet LAN 140 expansion 132 infrared 32 modem 34 monitor 33 network 34 parallel 33 RGB 33 65 video out 33 65 video out connecting to 66 Port Replicator 173 posture 45 power alarms 116 computer will not start 205 options 122 problem solving 213 turning on 57 universal power suppl
157. now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job wm TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific L installation process In this case the Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Expansion Options 1 31 Using an expansion device Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module When using your Wi Fi mini PCI module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi mini PCI module You will need to restart your computer to turn it back on To avoid restarting your computer you can alternatively use the wireless antenna on off switch For more information see page 32 Using an expansion device The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your compu
158. ns and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 234 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 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 of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP on page 120 This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power 109 1 1 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times wm TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always L play DVDS while your computer is connected to AC power Battery Notice 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 112
159. ntact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc ae or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CDs or DVDs Discs Store your d
160. om 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 AccuPoint control button or mo button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can
161. ome with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system lf Something Goes Wrong 229 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist e Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 93 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 2 NN Oo A Oe Click Start Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output con
162. omputer Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive slot and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer 1 D 4 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install just one of these cards Inserting a PC Card Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself E NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Enhancing Productivity 1 DD Inserting and removing PC Cards CE Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see 1f you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer
163. on on connecting a modem see 1 4 4 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 160 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Enhancing Pro
164. orce it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the C system indicator panel glows green about one second eco y Turning on the power D 8 Getting Started Using the AccuPoint 1P pointing device For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel see Indicator panel lights on page 40 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time dont turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Using the AccuPoint II pointing device The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint ith pointing device Together with the primary and secondary AccuPoint II buttons it provides the same functionality as a mouse it enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen Together the AccuPoint IH and TouchPad are named the Dual Point device AccuPoint II pointing device Primary AccuPoint II button Secondary AccuPoint II button Primary button TouchPad Secon
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166. ower button The power button is used to turn on power to the computer For more information see Different ways to turn the computer on and off on page 99 Screen The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images Keyboard The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard It has several built in hot key functions that turn system functions on and off For more information on how to use the internal keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 77 For information on using an external keyboard see Connecting external optional devices on page 124 Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel lights on page 41 for a description of the panel lights AccuPoint I pointing device This device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard The AccuPoint II buttons Primary and Secondary work with the AccuPoint II pointing device For further information see Using the AccuPoint ithe pointing device on page 58 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 System buttons the system buttons provide quick System indicator panel These lights provide status information abo
167. pected error has This is usually a rare occurred title specific problem This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support There is a problem with the Try to play another disc copy protection system Contact your supplier s within the DVD ROM or Technical Support Multifunction drive Play back cannot continue The DVD ROM or Multi function drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive WinDVD does not support Check that this is a this version of the DVD DVD Video 1 0 disc specification 226 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information This DVD disc cannot be Use DVD content from the played in this region appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region Code of WinDVD Permission to play is Change the Parental Con denied Please check the trol level in the DVD Parental Control setting Options dialog Note that WinDVD requires a pass
168. perly 222 performance is poor 221 playlists 199 slow playback 222 starting 192 status bar 193 system requirements 223 video content poor 222 video window maximizing 198 wireless indicator light 41 wireless interoperability 7 wireless mode hot key 245 wireless networking 139 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 139 work habits 47
169. phones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker o For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using Slim SelectBay modules The Slim SelectBay gives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing Slim SelectBay modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD RW drive A recordable writable drive Multifunction drive with both CD RW and DVD ROM drive capabilities Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Enhancing Productivity 1 D Using Slim SelectBay modules Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 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 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a module in the Slim SelectBay Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove
170. place It s easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will 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 improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 99 to learn more about Standby El NOTE The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during Its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows XP operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics T Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard E i aay a i CECELIA TITT TT TT el STETETETTTETT fA e PETTY J7 cm ica Ee TA Keyboard
171. ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 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 19 App
172. printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up your printer on page 127 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port
173. r When you hold down the Shift key the Standby button changes to Hibernate Hold down the Shift key then select Hibernate 1 8 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Z TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in Short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery dies you will lose data Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter the password before you can work on your computer Toshiba supports the several types of passwords on your computer 2 hS h Sd An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions Toshiba Utilities 1 19 Setting user passwords When setting up the various passwords keep the followin
174. r computer is designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However 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 48 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 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 on page 62 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 comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must 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 49 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
175. r electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations m
176. re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s video out port first refer to Selecting video cables below for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting to the video out port below If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor or projector on page 67 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video out port you Il need to purchase a composite video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the video out port connect a device to the video out port you will need to mn Tl NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To E purchase a composite video cable To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port E 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video out port on the left side of the computer 3 Turn on the external video device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see
177. reless antenna on off switch functional only on systems with a wireless module installed lets you turn on a Wi Fi or Bluetooth module on your system The infrared port provides a cable free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device such as a printer or another computer that has a compatible infrared port The system indicator panel consists of several lights that provide information about various system functions For more information see Indicator panel lights on page 40 Sliding the display latch opens the computer s display panel For more information see Keyboard and display features on page 37 Finding Your Way Around 33 Making sure you have everything Back Video out port i NCD Oleann yi un Sn OH Cooling vents DC IN USB 2 0 ports Parallel port Network port RGB monitor port Modem port o DC IN Lets you plug in the AC adapter oe USB 2 0 ports The USB Universal Serial Bus ports provide a connection for USB 2 0 peripherals ee DEFINITION USB 2 0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB 2 0 peripherals have a single standard for
178. rieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Y Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Enhancing Productivity 1 35 Exploring the desktop us Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet Gi 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 for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button 1 36 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer You can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet U
179. rinter on your computer The manufacturers disk may include additional drivers and fonts Z To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start and click Printers and Faxes The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window 1 2 Expansion Options Using a printer S Printers and Faxes ARE File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help a Q sxx amp if Search Key Folders E Printer Tasks 5 Add a printer Z Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Other Places Ge Control Panel Ss Scanners and Cameras Q My Documents Gg My Pictures P My Computer Details Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer g Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections e If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next Expansion Options Q Using a printer T 2 The Add Printer Wizard asks you to selec
180. rnet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents Introduction nee es ere nts ne 2 1 1555 0 00 nena ede ne 20 Safety ICONS escescesesstesesscessessssstsstssesseessessesstsstesesessessenseenens 28 Other ICONS USEC ccesscsscsscssssssssessessessesssesssnssssenssnseeees 29 Other documentation 0 cece cesesessessessteseesseseseeeseeees 30 Service OPTIONS cscescssesscsseseessessssssssssstssesessesseessnsstesesees 30 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around uu 31 Making sure you Nave everything 31 Front with the display panel closed se 32 PG OE 33 RIORES IOO naposan san ER eE 34 LESIO oae ETE TE 35 UndersidE essenin 36 Keyboard and display features 3 Front with the display panel Open 3 Indicator panel lights 40 Keyboard indicator panel lights cc cscs 4
181. roved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Japan New Zealand Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Ireland Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction drive Safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction 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 16 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 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read th
182. rs try using a disc DVD Video and audio CD cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow Reinstall Microsoft components are missing DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system 22 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information No audio subsystem could Check installation of the be found for playback sound card drivers There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver WinDVD cannot display Alter the display settings to the selected resolution due reduce the resolution or to system limitations number of colors The screen size exceeds the Update video drivers allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting The audio settings are Check installation of the incorrect Please check audio card drivers sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem lf Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information An unex
183. s between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus wav 056 function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that
184. s 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 Numerics 101 key keyboard 77 A AC adapter 49 DC IN 33 plugging in 33 AC power cable connectors 247 AC power light 40 accessories carrying cases 97 devices 150 docking solutions 74 132 memory 52 AccuPoint II 70 AccuPoint II pointing device 39 58 adapter AC 33 Add Printer Wizard 127 adding memory 52 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 78 approved countries for use 14 arm wrist strain 46 assign keys Fn esse 165 audio wav files 148 audio features 145 Auto Run 147 backing up files 76 batteries changing 113 running on 171 battery changing 117 charge does not last 214 charging 51 charging before use 48 conserving power 119 disposal 119 not charging 214 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 241 real time clock RTC 110 removing 118 263 264 e unlocking 117 battery alarms 116 battery pack 37 battery power displaying remaining 114 monitoring 113 battery release 36 battery light 40 Bluetooth modules inserting and removing 157 Bluetooth power switch 32 button power 39 57 start 135 buttons Internet 42 one touch TV out 42 TOSHIBA Console 42 TV out 42 C CD creating 147 playing an audio 146 playing using Auto Run 14
185. s 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 proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day W WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms hurt while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Getting Started A5 Selecting a place to work This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer 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 use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no high
186. s on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources 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 Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer lf Something Goes Wrong 2 1 Resolving a hardware conflict 7 hS Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 211 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about cha
187. seeseeseseeeee 234 Before you CAM cece cess eden tes ute teeta ed aeciaee 204 Contacting TOSHIDA cesses 234 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites c csseseesesseessesseseeen 230 Toshiba s worldwide offices srs 236 Appendix A Hot KeyS cc ccs 239 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors uu 247 GIOSSANY escececescescscsseescescsssscesesssssstsstssssessstsetsssnsetssseeneenees 248 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Satellite Pro M10 M15 Series computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access 2 20 This guide This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can hS hS gt Sd 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 this chapter to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This
188. settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings wm TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect L through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 233 Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 75 for instructions 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 84
189. several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD 229 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 3 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support
190. sion of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional characters 36 Learning the Basics Printing your work Printi You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly ng your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using a printer on page 126 z HINT 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 Windows XP Professional 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 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box
191. splay To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are 2 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choos
192. st 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 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 10 Nederland L utilisation en ext rieur est autoris sur le canal 10 2457 MHz 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
193. sts can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time NOTE Some audio and video formats are not supported Gi wo Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 194 to locate the playlist button Wincinema Manager Open File Select Drive Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About wink ot Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens see C 3 D 3 My Network Places No Title Type Size PleyMode Oise Fle Sample WinDVD Playlist window WinDVD 201 Using playlists 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc 4 Locate each file you may select multiple files for your playlist using the directory browser 5 Highlight the files and click Add then OK to confirm your selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD
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195. t turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should 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 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Running the computer on battery power Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off The main battery light
196. t your printer IA TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 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 wizard prompts you to select your printer From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer name Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 1 3 Expansion Options TM Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module 9 Ifyou want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No 10 Click Next 11 Click Finish The Windows XP operating system prints a test page 12 To complete the setup click OK You are
197. ter 4 Mobile Computing cess 109 Toshiba s energy saver design 109 Running the computer on battery POWET c ceseee 110 Battery NOtiC ccccscscessessssssscssssssesssssssssssessessssesseres 110 Safety PreCautiOns c cccssssssscssssssssssssssssssessesesee 111 Maximizing battery life cesses 112 Charging the batteries 0 ccccscsssssscseeseseeien 113 Monitoring battery pOWer ern 113 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 00 116 Changing batteries uo cscscscssescessessesstssesscesesseeeenesen 117 Disposing of used batteries eeseeessseeseseseeeeen 119 GONSEIVING POWEN cccssesscsssscssessessessssssssssssssssasssssseesees 119 Power usage modes in Windows XP 120 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 121 Additional options for DOWEM cccseesseesesseseeeseseeeen 122 Chapter 5 Expansion Options s es 123 Devices for office COMPUTING cscs 123 Connecting external optional devices 124 Using an external keyboard 125 USING a MOUSE ou ceccsccscsstsstssessssessssesssssssseesssssnsensseneaes 125 Connecting a USB MOUSE cece 125 USING a printer oo eesessesteseeseestesesesseessestseseesteeneees 126 Connecting a parallel printer 126 Setting UP YOU printer eeesseeecssssecssstsssseeseseeeseseeesen 127 Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI modiule 131 Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module 131 USING AN EXPANSION device
198. ter both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit toshiba com 13 Expansion Options Using an optional expansion device Using an optional expansion device The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an optional expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories infor
199. that will appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP 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 from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned Toshiba Utilities 1 6 Toshiba Console To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshi
200. the hard disk or the external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and then use the arrow keys to select the boot up device 206 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 213 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example gt hS The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system r
201. timated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the 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 window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed 1 19 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here 1f you wish Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the Toshiba Console double click the Mouse icon Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for
202. tion 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 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ1 1C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this informa
203. tion upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service lf problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation 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 6 Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or othe
204. ton activates an external display device such as a TV when connected to the video out port Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 43 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work hS Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba service representative or your network administrator Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as large stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid change
205. trol light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press 2 O lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password 1s registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on C
206. tting hard disk drive passwords 184 security lock slot 35 selecting a place to work 43 SelectServ 30 service options 30 setting up adding memory 52 computer 52 setting up a connection 139 setting up your computer 48 shutting down more quickly 101 Slim SelectBay removing module 152 Slim SelectBay indicator light 41 Slim SelectBay modules 150 Slim SelectBay release 37 Slim SelectBay slot 37 slot PC Card 35 SD card 36 Slim SelectBay 37 sound problem solving 227 sound recording 149 sounds recording 148 speaker stereo sound system alarms audible warnings 34 speakers external connecting 73 using external 149 Stand By mode hot key 242 Standby 105 Standby mode going into more quickly 106 starting again from 107 start button 135 starting a program 81 Run dialog box 83 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Start menu 81 starting up the computer from Shut down 102 from Standby 107 Startup menu problem solving 207 status lights 32 39 stereo speaker 34 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 183 supervisor password set up 181 switch power Bluetooth 32 Wi Fi 32 272 e system indicator panel 32 39 system requirements WinDVD 223 System Setup 205 system tray 136 T taskbar 135 telephone company procedures 5 telephone line connecting to modem 160 television 65 adjusting display 68 connecting 65 Toshiba Internet Web sites 235 Toshiba Accessories information 30 Toshiba Console 167 TOSHIBA Consol
207. ture and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again lf Something Goes Wrong 2 D Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts 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 con
208. ulate the Fn key You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Settings on page 173 Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in Dual Point pointing device You can use a USB compatible mouse may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the ESC or Windows key to return it to its original position E NOTE After logging on to your System the mouse cursor Connecting a local printer Follow the manufacturers instructions when connecting a local printer E NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Getting Started 11 Connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computers power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both These instructions ass
209. ume you have a parallel printer If you have a USB printer consult the document that came with your printer To connect the printer 1 2 If the computer is on turn it off Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide o C 0 To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 12 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps NOTE Some printers use USB to connect Ga For more information on setting up your printer see Using a printer on page 126 For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 86 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Getting Started 13 Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device AQ 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer
210. upport 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 program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 203 204 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help
211. urns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off F12 Fn m This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom _ UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 24 Glossary G TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary L may not be available on your computer Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 248 249 sm DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA direct current direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable
212. ut the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Va TECHICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work 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 2 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room tempera
213. ut various system functions See the following section for a description of each panel light A Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer 0 0 g 0 U Boost P AC power light Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source On off light Indicates whether the computer is on off or in a Standby power down mode gt h Sd Glows green when the computer is on bsd Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command May flash amber if the computer is overheating q__ Main battery light Indicates the status of the main battery Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low Does not glow when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is not running low Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging e Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged For more information see Safety Precautions on page 111 Hard disk drive light Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use C Finding Your Way Around 4 Keyboard and display features V Slim SelectBay indicator light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay if installed Glows amber when the battery is charging G
214. ve eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer 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 WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon
215. ve to tte HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Use the up and down arrow keys to select the password you wish to change Press the spacebar then enter the appropriate password and press Enter Toshiba Utilities 1 89 Hard disk drive passwords 6 Ifyou want to change your password input the new password 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered Note that you can only change not delete the user password if a master password is registered 8 Press End to save the change 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup Vy HINT You must delete the hard disk drive master password api before you can delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen 4 Select the Master Password using the down arrow key 1 O Toshiba Utilities Hard disk
216. video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD lf Something Goes Wrong 223 Resolving a hardware conflict Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX 8 1 or higher Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional Resolution information The disc in the DVD ROM Ensure the disc is a valid or Multifunction drive is disc type not a valid disc type If the disc works in other Valid disc types are playe
217. w NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default Ga To open WinDVD manually 1 Double click the WinDVD icon on your desktop or click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens WinDVD 1 93 Playing DVDs 4 InterVideo WinDVD 4 Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward 1 QO WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them Z Play Stop Volume Help Step forward Playlist Repeat Bookmarks oe Speed Ring Nemi Close a 4 9 10 26 A Pe a lt lt inter Open ve PB LARIS apl ifd es 2 to aer mete 49 Subpanels Pause St
218. wer is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 109 2 4 P Hot Keys Stand By mode Stand By mode F3 Fn 0 This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 105 Hot Keys 2 43 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn F4 8 This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Do vou with to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Enabling Hibernation on page 177 2 4 4 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel
219. wise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network 94 Learning the Basics Using sp Secure Digital cards Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Using SD Secure Digital cards If you do not already have a SD card inserted in the computer you may do so following the procedures outlined in Inserting an SD card on page 158 Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards In order to copy data from one SD card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3 5 Remove the source SD card 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1 7 Copy the file contents from the temporary folder to the target SD card 8 Eject the target SD card G NOTE MMC cards multimedia cards do not work in this slot Learning the Basics O5 Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office L By connecting an
220. y 247 power button 39 57 Power Management 169 running on batteries 171 power mode creating new 171 customizing 171 power on and off alternate methods 99 power source 49 power usage mode hot key 121 power usage mode hot key 241 power usage modes 120 powering down using Standby 105 precautions 47 51 other computer use 47 primary button 60 printer choosing a driver 127 connecting a parallel 126 local connecting 70 problem solving 231 setup 127 using 126 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 214 accessing disk drives 205 battery charge does not last 214 battery not charging 214 can t insert diskette in drive 219 can t read a diskette 219 cannot access DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 220 changing display properties 217 checking device properties 212 compact discs not running 270 correctly 220 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 230 computer will not power up 205 contacting Toshiba 234 235 corrupted damaged data files 219 Device Manager 211 disabling a device 211 212 disk drive is slow 218 display is blank 215 DVD ROM controls are gray 221 not functioning properly 222 video content poor 222 DVD ROM performance is poor 221 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 221 DVD ROM slow playback 222 DVD ROM Multifunction performance is poor 221 DVD ROM Multifunction drive tray doesn t eject 220 external display not working 217 external keyboard not working 215 external monitor 216 faulty memory
221. y damage the computer the module or both an The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Getting Started 53 Adding memory 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 4 Remove the battery 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot Memory module cover Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory module cover 04 Getting Started Adding memory 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces t
222. you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message lf Something Goes Wrong 205 Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet 1s working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 209 The computer is not accessing

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