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Toshiba C55D-A5344 Laptop User Manual

1. Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery and Configuration Builder CD Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system 26 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 201 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your Satellite Pro 6000 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 201 2 20 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything Front with the display panel closed Infrared port Display Latch Headphone jack Microphone jack system ind
2. Charging the battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before 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 N 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 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 4 e Getting Started Turning on the computer 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel 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 any floppy drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green about one second Tu
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4. Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 69 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite Pro Series notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks The differences are not significant and do not indicate any HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear Si Slightly different trom the screens displayed by your system 4 change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop features include icons the Start button and the taskbar 12 1 2 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop TOSHIBA Start button Taskbar Sample Windows XP Professional operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon The icons initially displayed on your Windows XP Professional operating system desktop include My Documents Shows the most recent documents you ve created or edited My Computer
5. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Footrest Approximately 90 angles Correct posture and positioning of the computer 9 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 gt gt Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Getting Started 43 Other precautions 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
6. For more information see Recording sounds on page 142 64 Connecting Other External Devices Using an expansion device 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 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 Toshiba offers the following expansion devices for the Satellite Pro 6000 Series Advanced Port Replicator For more information see the documentation that comes with the device To purchase a docking solution see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Your Satellite Pro 6000 Series computer is equipped with a 133 MHz Front Side Bus FSB DDRAM memory module The two memory slots in this compute
7. Shows the file system for your computer and the network if any Network Neighborhood Shows the current Network sites you are connected to Exploring Your Options 1 20 Exploring the desktop Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using Windows Explorer You may retrieve 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 Recycle Bin see Windows Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet Toshiba VirtualTech A Toshiba utility to help answer technical questions and troubleshoot system problems For more information about VirtualTech see Using VirtualTech on page 232 Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP Professional 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 Professional operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a
8. 2 6 PS 2 keyboard external connecting 166 PS 2 mouse connecting 166 using simultaneously with AccuPoint II 168 R real time clock RTC battery 116 rear panel closed back 29 rear panel open back 30 recording wav files 142 sounds 142 recording quality 143 recording sounds 142 recycle bin icon 129 region code 154 regulatory information 8 right side 31 RJ 11 jack 79 RJ45 jack 30 Run dialog box 89 S safety icons 24 safety instruction CD ROM 10 DVD ROM 10 safety instructions DVD ROM CD RW 10 safety precautions battery disposal 124 saving files 90 screen 35 blank 214 doesn t look normal flickers 214 scroll button 50 SD Media 76 SD Media card inserting 77 211 removing 77 SD Media card slot 32 seating 41 Secure Digital cards 76 security 189 security lock slot 31 selecting a place to work 39 SelectServ 26 serial mouse connecting 166 167 serial port 30 service options 26 setting up adding memory 64 setting up a connection 134 setting up software 50 setting up your computer 44 shut down 52 shutting down more quickly 106 Slim SelectBay docking 192 removing module 71 Slim SelectBay indicator light 37 Slim SelectBay modules 69 Slim SelectBay release 33 Slim SelectBay slot 33 slot PC Card 32 SD Media card 32 Slim SelectBay 33 software setting up 50 sound problem solving 225 sound recording 143 sounds recording 142 SPANworks 2000 136 speaker stereo sound system alarms au
9. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other enviro
10. on page 115 2 49 Hot Keys Stand By mode Stand By mode F3 Fn 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 THotkey Do you wish 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 110 243 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 THotkey Do you wish to switch the machine to hibemation 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 195 244 Display modes Fn N This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only
11. 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 208 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 conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor 1s doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not k
12. Delete All Size Play Disc Fie Cancel Load Playlist Save Playlist Sample Playlist window 1 5 Exploring Your Options Using playlists 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 Inthe Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All 5 When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 6 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 Inthe Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 3 Click OK to c
13. Srrrryrvrrvrrry T ETTC et aaia ia m Numeric and cursor control overlay 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 36 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 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 Fn while you
14. many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service 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 Fax branding
15. ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the built in display panel 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 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or 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 Va 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 For more information on switching the display output see Display modes on page 244 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 1 n Expansion Options TM Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps z TECHNICAL NOTE In
16. 6 Inthe 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 195 Ga Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Toshiba s online resources 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 Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 233 1 1 4 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources Blank Page Chapter 5 Power Management Toshiba s energy saver design eS Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Program and has designed this product to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The computer enters
17. 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 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 Your computer is designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However you should observe 4 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to l CAUTION Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or malfunction use If two cards are installe
18. BIOS Version 0 10 08 10 2001 Default OK Cancel Sample Toshiba HWSetup window 194 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are gt 9 gt 9 gt General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set the user password and an owner string Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto select one Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to enable or disable accessing the processor s serial number 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 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions Hardware Alarm AlIlows you to select notification settings for low battery and panel close and to adjust the alarm volume By changing 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 defa
19. DVD ROM CD RW diskette disk drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present lf Something Goes Wrong 271 1 Resolving a hardware conflict Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help 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 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory on page 64 and making sure it is seated properly S Check for the error again 6 Ifthe error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power
20. Microsoft Support Online Web site 207 Mobile Extension Service 192 modem connecting to a telephone line 78 determining COM port 132 problem solving 230 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 modem port 30 module battery 33 memory 33 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 178 monitor 30 55 connecting 56 57 connecting external 176 external connecting 166 273 not working 214 using an external 174 mouse installing 60 PS 2 compatible 30 serial 60 using 167 mouse serial 30 my computer icon 128 my desktop icon 128 network 189 accessing 134 Dial Up Networking Wizard 134 network neighborhood icon 128 network port 30 networking wireless 133 numlock light 38 0 office computing 165 on off light 36 opening the display panel 47 optional devices 165 LapLink cable 131 other documentation 25 overlay keys 85 P P S mouse connecting 168 panel keyboard indicator 37 parallel port 30 parallel printer connecting 166 password deleting a supervisor 199 disabling a user 198 supervisor set up 198 passwords instant using 197 setting user 196 PC Card checklist 227 CIS Card Information Structure 226 computer stops working 228 configuring 76 errors 228 hot swapping 98 hot swapping fails 228 inserting 73 modem default 132 not recognized 228 problem solving 226 227 removing 75 setting up 76 using 98 PC Card lock 32 34 PC Card slot 32 playlists 151 creating 151 loading and playing 152 resuming
21. Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness 249 Enabling a wireless device Fn E This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer for systems with Wi Fi or Bluetooth only The wireless modes you can toggle between are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 135 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth ca WiFi a02 11b is enabled Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn 3 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn C w This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off 246 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 ji CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 24 243 Blank Page Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes s
22. Technical Support There is a problem with the Try to play another disc copy protection system Contact your supplier s within the DVD ROM Technical Support drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive WinDVD does not support Check that this is a this version of the DVD DVD Video 1 0 disc specification 29 4 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 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 Repo
23. and other openings Never a 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 1 02 Learning the Basics 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 i 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 toshibaaccessories com Backing up your work Your computer comes with a Recovery and Configuration Builder CD that enables you to reinstall software that was preinstalled This CD can be used to install or reinstall particular Toshiba applications utilities and 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 tim
24. the computer nor recharge the batteries 271 2 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth 1f necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery 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
25. A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program R backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information 1s 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 o
26. Bluetooth module Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables Bluetooth uses the 2 45 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range 1 36 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet To use Bluetooth for 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 Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is 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 Mini PC or Bluetooth module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI or Bluetooth module However if you do so you will need to restart the computer in order to reactivate the module Your Wi Fi Mini PCI or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system It
27. Running the computer on battery power on page 116 Battery lock Locks the battery in place to prevent accidental removal Slim SelectBay release Keeps the Slim SelectB ay module secure in its compartment Ile i Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 64 Slim SelectBay slot One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 69 ia PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots 3 4 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features The expansion memory cover protects the slot in which you can install up to two memory modules For more information on expanding your computer s memory see Adding memory on page 64 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 Opening the display panel Finding Your Way Around 3 5 Keyboard and display features 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle Speaker Power button CapsLock indicator AccuPoint II pointing device CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when op
28. T er a a an tipteetesiase Chapter oo Time 00 00 00 Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Current time slot indicator Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 154 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 163 for more information Exploring Your Options 1 A Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to move backward or move it to the nght to move forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the
29. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message 6 Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipme
30. Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere 1n 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 Amodem A Web browser A telephone line 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 Exploring Your Options 1 39 An overvi
31. a Local Area Network G To register your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time NOTE If you select to register at a later time a reminder dialog box will appear after each startup until you register your product G Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft Sign up for Internet access This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing Internet account Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer For more information see Setting up your printer on page 171 5 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It s generally a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer 1s off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer Ifyou have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the comput
32. a list A of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language content to change the spoken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes Use this mE EIS S Exploring Your Options 1 61 Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Subtitles displays a list of S all the available language subtitles This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired language or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language Camera angles displaysa G list of all the available camera angles Due to differences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly Bookmark save an None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark shortcut menu Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks 1 6 Exploring Your Options Using WinDVD advanced features Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a Closer look A 1 Click the Zoom button located in the upper left corner of the directional button panel
33. an optional Bluetooth module If you wish to insert or remove a Bluetooth 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 Using Secure Digital cards Your computer supports the use of Secure Digital SD Media 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 Connecting Other External Devices Using Secure Digital cards E _ TM Inserting an SD Media card To insert an SD Media 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 CAUTION Do not touch the SD Media connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD Media 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 Media indicator light to go out 5 _ TM Removing an SD Me
34. 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 1s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 10 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Ireland Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual c
35. comes with Windows Media Player software This provides an easy to use full featured multimedia control Exploring Your Options 1 A5 Playing DVDs center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Playing DVDs Mm TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always L play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power If your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs Your computer comes with WinDVD pre installed Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control program click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and click Volume Control or Volume Control dial W WARNING Before playing a DVD turn the volume down z TECHNICAL NOTE You cannot play DVD movies on a TV L and on the LCD CRT at the same time Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting compact discs on page 94 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 154 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 1 4 Exploring Your Options Playing DVDs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD a oe ee
36. dialog box Learning the Basics 93 Using a compact disc drive General Options Select Printer ES r Add Printer J3 PTA Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies i SBIECHON Lumen F age O Pages 1 Collate Enter either a single page number or a single 5 12 page range For example 5 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 a compact disc drive Your Satellite Pro 6000 Series computer may have a CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD CD RW drive If aCD ROM or DVD ROM drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay follow the instructions in Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 69 HINT Your DVD ROM drive is designed to play Region 1 Si North America DVD ROMs Q 4 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive DVD _ CO aise Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole A DVD CD ROM drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the NN 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 caretul not to touch the len
37. 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 Don t 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 105 to learn more about Standby NOTE The Windows XP Professional operating system recoras information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let the Windows XP Professional operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Ga 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 Learning the Basics 63 Using the keyboard i Wha a gt es Nes Ni Da Na a a Wa Pc Jc J J TVET VTE TTA WITT A Sr rrr rr
38. features control panel See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 147 for help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expanded control panel Or use keyboard Use this To do this Shortcut Directional buttons use to T Up navigate the WinDVD menus Right as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The center button Down represents Enter lt Left Enter Numeric keypad use these 0 9 buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button checkmark on the middile right side of the numeric keypad 4 to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 1 O Exploring Your Options Using WinDVD advanced features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Menu button displays all None available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback TED Chapter button displays a C list of all the chapters in the a current DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number Title button displays a list T of all the titles on the current gt DVD Click the title you want to play i E Audio tracks displays
39. in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Ga 3 Inthe Running on batteries area click the Details button 4 Click the System Power Mode tab 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 Click the Hibernate tab and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 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 Ga NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on pag
40. incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc 1s completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the NN 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 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 Learning the Basics O Using a compact disc drive 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 and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy ob
41. is connected to AC 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 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 Power Management 1 1 Running the computer on battery power 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 Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time
42. normal playback after using 153 plugged in 190 pointing device AccuPoint II 36 port COM 132 Ethernet LAN 134 expansion 179 infrared 28 modem 30 monitor 30 network 30 parallel 30 PS 2 mouse keyboard 30 gri oe RGB 30 55 serial 30 USB Universal Serial Bus 29 video out 31 55 video out connecting to 56 Port Replicator 192 posture 41 power alarms 119 computer will not start 203 options 126 problem solving 211 taking care of your battery 123 turning on 48 universal power supply 247 power button 35 48 Power Management 189 running on batteries 191 power mode creating new 191 customizing 191 power off Shut down command 105 power off guidelines 52 power on and off alternate methods 104 power source 45 power usage mode hot key 125 power usage modes 125 powering down using Standby 111 powering off 105 precautions 44 other computer use 43 printer choosing a driver 171 connecting a parallel 170 local connecting 61 problem solving 229 setup 171 using 169 printer serial 30 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 212 accessing disk drives 203 battery charge does not last 213 battery not charging 212 can t insert diskette in drive 217 can t read a diskette 218 cannot access CD DVD 218 changing display properties 215 checking device properties 210 compact discs not running correctly 218 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 228 computer will not power up 203 contacting Toshiba 233 corrupted d
43. order to use one of the simultaneous Va modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device 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 Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi 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 Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card 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 Wi Fi on off switch Expansion Options 1 19 Using an expansion device 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 comput
44. 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 227 Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX 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 1s a valid drive is not a valid disc disc type type If the disc works in other Valid disc types are players try using a disc DVD Video and audio CD cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD 229 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har
45. poor 220 WinDVD control panel 147 WinDVD status bar 147 WinDVD toolbar 146 wireless indicator light 37 wireless interoperability 7 wireless LAN your health 7 wireless networking 133 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 134 work habits 43 Y Y cable 168
46. position and replacing the screw Insert the PC Card If you have a Type Il 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 4 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 To lock the PC Card in its slot turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock remove the retaining screw slide the lock into the locked position and replace the screw Connecting Other External Devices 5 Inserting and removing PC Cards Locking the PC Card Removing a PC Card a 1 Ifthe PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock and sliding it 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 16 Connecting Other External Devices Using Secure Digital 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 it out of the slot Inserting and removing Bluetooth modules Your system may come with
47. 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 1 4 Exploring Your Options Exploring audiovisual features 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 1s 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 wm TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an L external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Exploring audiovisual features Your computer
48. rrr pry 1 z SVT aad ETT a Keyboard 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 1s 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 Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Cirl 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 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 an
49. select Turn Off Computer When you hold down the Shift 1 00 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords key the Standby button changes to Hibernate Hold down the Shift key then select Hibernate 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 Va 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 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 hard disk drive password Prevents access to the hard disk even if it is removed and installed in another 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 powe
50. the equipment Ga This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform 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 e 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 D
51. the hard drive cover screw 6 Lift the hard drive bay cover 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 computer Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer Connecting Other External Devices 13 Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Satellite Pro 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 III cards You can install just one of these cards Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 14 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards a 2 Ifthe PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock removing the retaining screw sliding the lock into the unlocked
52. 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 Exploring Your Options 1 3 5 Exchanging data with another computer To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the System icon 3 Select Intel Pro 100 VE Network Connection in Network Adapters 4 Click the Properties icon on the toolbar 5 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 6 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 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 Bluetooth Your system may come with an optional
53. to an audio CD R or CD RW disc and data to a data CD R or CD RW disc Its icon is located on the desktop To prepare a CD R or CD RW disc for file read and write operations use DirectCD Its icon is located on the taskbar You can also right click this icon to eject a disc For details on how to use these programs please refer to the respective Online Help menus Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Windows format for storing sound Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Exploring Your Options 1 43 Exploring audio features Sound Sound Recorder E fx File Edit Effects Help Position Eeng in 0 00 sec 000 sec Positioning bar eeto Record y 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 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
54. 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 z TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data f 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 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared lf Something Goes Wrong o gt Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 81 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 90 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 t
55. while you are connected to a network Donot 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 PC Card PCMCIA icon on the task bar After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Learning the Basics QO Using SD Media cards Using SD Media cards If you do not already have a SD Media card inserted in the computer you may do so following the procedures outlined in Inserting an SD Media card on page 77 Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD Media cards In order to copy data from one SD Media card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD Media card in the same format as the source SD Media card 2 Insert the source SD Media card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD Media card into the temporary folder you created in step 3 S Remove the source SD Media card 6 Insert the target SD Media card created in step 1 7 Copy the file contents from the temporary folder to the target SD Media card 8 Eject the target SD Media card Using your computer at the office B E EJ By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB port An external PS 2 compatible keyboard or a PS 2 m
56. 2 Position the cursor over the top left corner of the area you want to view in close up 3 Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view 1n close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Zooming out A To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Exploring Your Options 1 63 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box Adjustment WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness It also provides two color control sliders Move the Color control 1 slider to the nght to increase the blue and decreas
57. 206 slow connection 206 URL address not found 206 internet connecting to 138 features 139 surfing 139 uploading and downloading files 140 internet access 51 internet button 50 internet explorer icon 129 internet service providers 138 IRQ Interrupt Request 208 ISPs 138 J jack RJ 11 79 RJ45 30 televison connecting a device 175 K keeping comfortable 40 key assign 184 changing 186 direct assign 185 popup 185 a removing 186 key assignment viewing exising 185 key assignments changing or removing exisiting 186 keyboard 35 character keys 83 connecting 166 function keys 84 hot keys 245 not working 203 213 overlay keys 85 PS 2 compatible 30 unexpected characters 213 Windows special keys 85 Keyboard and display features 34 keyboard features 34 keyboard indicator panel 36 37 keyboard external 59 keyboard full size 83 keyboard PS 2 compatible 59 L LCD display 35 LCD power saver 52 left side 31 light AC power 36 cursor control 37 hard disk drive 37 main battery 37 numlock 38 on off 36 SelectBay indicator 37 light wireless indicator 37 lighting 42 lights indicator panel 36 lock battery 33 PC Card 32 34 lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer 31 main battery light 37 make sure you have everything 27 memory adding 64 expansion slots 66 problem solving 211 memory module 33 133 MHz FSB DDRAM 64 installation 66 removing 69 memory module sizes 65 microphone 142 external connecting 63
58. 34 display panel closed front 28 display panel open front 34 display external adjusting 58 disposal information 13 DMA Direct Memory Access 208 docking 192 DVD ROM drive problems 218 troubleshooting 210 DVD ROM CD RW drive can t access disc 218 drive tray won t open 218 problems 218 troubleshooting 210 DVDs playing 145 E Energy Star 115 Energy Star compliance 13 energy saver design 115 EPA 115 ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 207 general hardware problem 207 non system disk or disk error 204 217 270 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 215 program has performed an illegal operation 202 warning resume failure 204 WinDVD 221 Error checking 216 Ethernet LAN port 134 expansion capability 64 expansion device 64 expansion memory cover 34 expansion port 179 exploring the desktop 127 Export Administration regulation 11 exposure to radio frequency radiation 8 external mouse 60 external device connecting 166 external diskette drive connecting 62 external display adjusting 178 external display adjusting 58 external monitor not working 215 using 174 external speakers 63 F fan CPU 29 FAT File Allocation Table 216 fax branding 5 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 92 file names 91 file backing up 82 files backing up 102 printing 92 restoring 103 saving 90 FN keys
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60. 84 Fn esse 50 starting 182 using to assign keys 184 Fn esse program 182 assigning a key 182 using drag and drop 183 function keys 84 H hard disk drive light 37 hardware conflicts 207 resolving 208 headphone jack 28 headphones connecting 63 using 144 Help Windows XP 206 Hibernation enabling 195 Hibernation mode 52 105 108 configuring 109 starting again from 110 Hibernation mode hot key 243 hot key display modes 244 external display output 177 Hibernation mode 243 keyboard 245 keyboard overlays 245 power usage mode 241 Stand By mode 242 volume mute 239 O71 wireless mode 245 hot key power usage mode 125 hot key utility 186 hot keys 239 hot swapping PC Cards 98 peripherals 29 IC CS 03 certified equipment instructions 6 icon caution 24 danger 24 definition 25 hint 25 internet explorer 129 my computer 128 my desktop 128 network neighborhood 128 note 24 recycle bin 129 technical note 25 Toshiba Virtual Tech 129 warning 24 icons Windows XP Professional desktop 128 icons safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 36 system 36 indicator panel lights 36 Industry Canada IC compliance to RSS 210 8 Industry Canada requirement 4 infrared port 28 Installation 4 installation memory module 66 modem 4 installing memory modules 64 mouse 60 instant passwords using 197 instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 6 interference statement 9 Internal External mode 215 Internet bookmarked site not found
61. Administrative Tools NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Administrative Tools icon Ga 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Select the specific device from the device category 4 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 S Click the icon 271 0 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You are given the option of disabling the device 6 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Administrative Tools icon Ga Click the Computer Management icon Click the Device Manager button To view the device s installed double click the device type vn amp UO N 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
62. E Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges a before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it 1s 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 1t 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 that s all there is to it If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Learning the Basics O7 Saving your work SPAN Inbox File name My Network Save as type Rich Text Format RTF 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 Professional 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 version of the Window
63. FCC compliance with Part 15 8 USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 29 ports 29 USB mouse connecting 167 user password disabling 198 user passwords setting 196 using a file extension 92 using the AccuPoint II pointing device 49 200 utilities Power Management 189 Toshiba Power Extensions 195 utility Toshiba Power Saver 195 V video cables 56 175 video display device connecting 56 175 video limitations 58 178 video modes 249 characteristics 249 video projector adjusting display 58 video window 150 video out port 31 VirtualTech 201 using 232 volume mute hot key 239 W Warm Undock 192 warranty SelectServ 26 Web sites 233 234 Support Online 207 Wi Fi wireless networking 133 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 178 Wi Fi power switch 32 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 141 Windows Millennium Edition Help 207 Windows Standby 52 Windows Start menu 87 Windows XP Help 206 Help and Support 206 201 problem solving 204 Windows XP Professional 50 Windows XP Professional Briefcase 130 Windows XP Professional desktop icon 128 Windows XP Professional taskbar 130 Windows XP Professional desktop 127 WinDVD advanced features 158 controls are disabled 219 customizing 153 error messages 221 exiting 164 launching an Internet browser from 163 not functioning properly 221 optional settings 151 performance is poor 219 region code 154 slow playback 220 starting 145 system requirements 221 video content
64. I 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 Terms A These terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC 254 en application
65. Satellite Pro 6000 Series Users Guide If you need assistance VirtualTech e support tool Double click the desktop icon or visit the Web site http virtualtech answerteam com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 201 of this guide TOSHIBA C6602 1001M1 2 Models Satellite Pro 6000 Series Compact Disk Read Write The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk Read Write CD RW one of the most advanced storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution
66. THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite AccuPoint II Fn esse Noteworthy and SelectBay are registered trademarks SelectServ Ask IRIS Online and VirtualTech are trademarks and InTouch is a service mark 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 13 WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc SPANWorks 2000 is a trademark of SPANWorks U S A Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency 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 En
67. This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned 1 86 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 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 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility Toshiba Utilities 1 8 Toshiba Console 2 The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey i Display a Standby contimation message If PrP is pushed T Display a Hibernation confirmation message If Fni F 4 is pushed Lancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Co
68. Using WinDVD advanced features 4 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 7 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD advanced features Va TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the computers hardware contiguration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main Exploring Your Options 1 DO Using WinDVD advanced
69. WinDVD control panel Va The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the 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 1 4 Exploring Your Options Playing DVDs Bookmarks Playlist Exit Time slider Counter Audio volume controls afte Repeat Directional buttons Eject Help button Properties Web Expanded controls button Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor anywhere in the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Using playlists on page 151 Once a DVD 1s playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 158 for an explanation of these fe
70. a toshiba Europe com Europe toshiba co jp index htm Japan lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 230 Toshiba s worldwide offices Argentina Acron S A Solis 1525 1134 Buenos Aires Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Brazil Semp Toshiba Informatica Silveria Rodrigues 52 05047 000 Sao Paulo SP Brazil Central America amp Caribbean TechData Latin America S501 NW 17th Street 101 Miami FL 33126 United States Colombia CHS Promark Colombia Ltda Carrera 129 Nro 2957 Parque Industrial de Occidente Bodega 30 Zona Fontib6n Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Chile CHS Promark Chile Ltda J Joaquin Aguirre Luco 1339 Huechuraba Santiago Chile Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno 236 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Denmark Finland Scribona Danmark A S Scribona TPC OY Naverland 27 Sinim entie 14 DK2600 Glostrup P O Box 83 Denmark 02630 ESPOO Finland France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Ampere Leibnizstrabe 2 92804 Puteaux C dex D 9305
71. a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba or your network administrator We recommend you leave these features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional on page 125 This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power 115 116 Power Management Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power m 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 1t many times 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 module 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 Va TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always play DVDs while your computer
72. against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide rea
73. allel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device 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 man 263 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 u
74. also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the video out composite port A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out composite port An external monitor or projector via the RGB 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 J9 56 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you 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 composite port on page 56 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor or projector on page 57 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video out port you 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 com
75. amaged data files 217 Device Manager 209 disabling a device 209 210 disk drive is slow 216 display is blank 214 DVD ROM controls are gray 219 not functioning properly 221 video content poor 220 DVD ROM performance is poor 219 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 219 DVD ROM slow playback 220 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 219 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 218 external display not working 215 external keyboard not working 213 2 9 external monitor 214 faulty memory 211 hardware conflict 207 208 high pitched noise 225 illegal operation 202 Internet bookmarked site not found 206 Internet connection is slow 206 InTouch Center 232 keyboard not responding 203 keyboard produces unexpected characters 213 missing files trouble accessing a disk 216 modem not receiving or transmitting 230 no sound 225 non system disk or disk error 204 217 PC Card 226 checklist 227 error occurs 228 hot swapping fails 228 not recognized 228 slots appear dead 227 power and batteries 211 printer 229 program not responding 201 program not working properly 217 screen does not look right flickers 214 system resources 208 trouble prevention 230 URL address not found 206 using Startup options 205 VirtualTech 232 warning resume failure 204 Windows won t start 203 Windows XP not working 204 WinDVD error messages 221 program starting 87 programs not running correctly 217 projector 55 connecting 57 protection of stored data 2
76. an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable 1 Connect the cable Load the transfer program on both computers 2 3 Set any specific options 4 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 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 6000 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 1 3 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you 1f you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings DEFINITION Although the terms are often used interchangeably the serial port and COM port are really two different things The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to
77. appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 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 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 5 Click Start Turn off computer 6 The Turn off computer window appears 7 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 you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad lf Something Goes Wrong 203 Problems when you turn on the computer 5 Adda paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when y
78. arefully 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 11 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 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 the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure cass 1 Laser proouct US 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 ca
79. arm 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 93 Toshiba Hardware Setup 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 Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows To access it open the Start menu click Control Panel then double click Toshiba HWSetup NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Ga amp Toshiba HWSetup Keyboard USB LAN Hardware Alarm Pointing Devices Display Boot Priority General Password Device Contig FarallelFrinter Toshiba H Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup
80. art 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 1 8 4 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse 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 associated 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 Grea Assign an Fnkey to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Foker to popup a list that ts a used to launch an application C
81. atures 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 Click this Exploring Your Options 1 49 Playing DVDs Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Repeat repeat the current None chapter 1f the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin ning When the repeat button is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel Eject open the DVD ROM E drive disc tray Pause temporarily stop play Spacebar ing a DVD Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through None the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame Stop cease playing a DVD End After stopping the DVD click the play button to resume play ing the DVD 1 5 Exploring Your Options Playing DVDs Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut E Fast reverse move quickly R backward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD Previous move to the begin PgUp ning of the previous chapt
82. 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 You can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the 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 Professional Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program and the computer s parallel port Exploring Your Options 1 3 Exchanging data with another computer 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
83. ccessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 1 Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay 2 Slide the module out of the computer Connecting Other External Devices 11 Inserting and removing hard drives Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay 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 6000 can use 20GB 30GB and 40GB hard drives 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 105 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 192 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Remove the screw on the hard drive bay cover Removing
84. cessor 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 262 0 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how ghe computer works Examples of opgrating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition 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 par
85. 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 For more information on programming buttons and keys see Fn esse on page 182 The small left button performs the Internet Back button The small right button performs the Universal scroll Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Windows XP Professional operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your software These steps may or may not appear in the this order Select your time zone Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone then click Next to change the setting Confirm acceptance of the Microsoft End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system Getting Started D Setting up your software You may be offered the opportunity to register your computer with Toshiba If not make sure you register later NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or the Internet via
86. ck Start Turn Off Computer and select Stand By Turn off computer o Stand By Turn off Restart Cancel Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box 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 then click Control Panel 1 1 2 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Ga 3 Inthe Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want 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
87. communicate with the serial port or other Serial devices 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 Click Start and click Control Panel Windows XP opens the Control Panel 2 Double click Phone and Modem Options NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Phone and Modem Options icon Ga Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box 3 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Exploring Your Options 1 33 Exchanging data with another computer 8 9 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 the 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 Connecting the modem to a telephone line B
88. ctivates 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 196 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 user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon Ga NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Display icon 3 Select the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the On resume password protected check box 5 Click OK Hot Keys 2 4 Power usage mode Power usage mode Fn F2 KS 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 QQAase Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management
89. d 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 211 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there 1s no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 205 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 t
90. d both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating ofa 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 l CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged Setting up your computer 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 45 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line Before using your computer you may want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor Connect a local printer Getting Started A5 Setting up your computer Install PC Cards Connect a port replicator To add any of these devices to the computer do so before you turn on the computer For more information see Expansion Options on page 165 Connecting to a power source The AC adapter allows you to power the computer from an external AC power source and to charge the computer s batteries Power cable Power cable and AC adapter such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet CAUTION Use of the wr
91. d Alt keys TI 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 The function keys 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 For more information see Fn esse on page 182 or Hot Keys on page 239 Windows special keys start key A El Application key The Windows special keys Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard 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 I 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 amp 7 9 0 Home 7 t 8 PgUp 9 N E U l O P al e ea SN TELEL T f TA EET ac TTT TT TTY TTT ST
92. d 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 4 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 1s 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 higher 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
93. dia card To remove an SD Media card 1 Right click the Secure Digital drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it 18 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out 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 Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer 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 Other External Devices 19 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 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 NN analog tele
94. dible warnings 31 2 8 speakers external connecting 63 using external 144 Stand By mode hot key 242 Standby 105 110 Standby mode going into more quickly 111 starting again from 113 start button 129 starting a program 87 Run dialog box 89 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Start menu 87 starting up the computer from Shut down 108 from Standby 113 Startup menu problem solving 205 status bar WinDVD 147 status lights 28 36 stereo speaker 31 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 199 supervisor password set up 198 switch power Bluetooth 32 Wi Fi 32 system indicator panel 28 36 system requirements WinDVD 221 System Setup 203 system tray 130 7 taskbar 130 telephone company procedures 5 telephone line connecting to modem 78 television 55 2 9 adjusting display 58 178 connecting 56 175 connecting to the jack 175 toolbar WinDVD 146 Toshiba Accessories information 25 Toshiba Console 187 Toshiba Forum 233 Toshiba Hardware Setup 193 Toshiba Internet Web sites 234 Toshiba online resources 113 Toshiba online services 233 Toshiba Power Saver utility 195 Toshiba utilities 181 Toshiba Virtual Tech icon 129 trademarks 12 transferring files 131 transferring information between computers 131 turning off the computer 52 105 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 48 type of service telephone 4 U underside 33 Universal Resource Locator URL 130 USA Federal Communications Commission
95. djusting recording quality 143 Alt keys 84 approved countries for use 10 arm wrist strain 43 assign keys Fn esse 184 audio wav files 142 audio features 140 audiovisual features 144 backing up files 82 batteries changing 116 running on 191 battery caring for 123 changing 120 charge does not last 213 charging 47 52 charging before use 44 conserving power 124 disposal 124 not charging 212 power usage hot key 125 power usage mode 241 real time clock RTC 116 removing 122 26 268 e storing spare packs 123 unlocking 121 battery alarms 119 battery life maximinzing 123 battery lock 33 battery module 33 battery power displaying remaining 118 monitoring 117 running the computer on 116 battery light 37 Bluetooth modules inserting and removing 76 Bluetooth power switch 32 button internet 50 power 35 48 start 129 button scroll 50 buttons 148 CD or DVD controls 141 CD Player 141 C CD creating 142 playing an audio 141 CD or DVD control buttons 141 CD Player control panel 141 CD ROM drive opening 95 CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW safety instructions 10 CDs problem solving 218 channels DMA 208 IRQ 208 character keys 83 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 210 class laser product label 11 communications network connection 134 setting up 103 system resources 208 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 96 inserting 94 problem solving 218 removing 96 compact di
96. dware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information Microsoft DirectShow Reinstall Microsoft components are missing DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the p Microsoft DirectShow 1s Microsoft Web site not installed properly on the system 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 222 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information 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 An unexpected 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
97. e poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting a device to the television jack 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device 1 Expansion Options Using an external monitor Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its television signal in jack Connect the other end of the video cable to the television jack on the computer Connect the external device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external video device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 177 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 You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the video cable to the video out port on the computer Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Properties settings For more information see the next section Expansion Options 1 T Using an external monitor Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you
98. e 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 Learning the Basics 1 03 Preparing for communications Complete information on the backup program is in the online Help and your Windows documentation 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 version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Preparing for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need gt gt 9 gt Sd gt A modem supplied with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or an online service if you plan to use the Internet 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Different ways to turn the computer on a
99. e 195 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 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 Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Powering down the computer When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the 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 cli
100. e line F 3 Serial port Lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything Right side Speaker HDD bay cover Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Left side SD Media card slot speaker W Fi Bluetooth Video out port power switch SS esad Slim SelectBay module DVD ROM drive shown PC Card ejection buttons PC Card slots PC Card lock Security lock slot TM TM for systems with optional Wi Fi or Bluetooth Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Video out port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set p The security lock slot allows you to attach the optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk 32 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything w The PC Card lock allows you to 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 comp
101. e the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting help Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system 1 O Exploring Your Options Exiting WinDVD Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button or click the Close button to k exit WinDVD Chapter 7 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 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 t o all the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of these optional devices gt 9 Expansion memory modules Standard 101 key keyboard Traditional mouse or trackbal
102. ecting a serial MOUSE wu eects 167 Connecting a USB MOUSE cece 167 Connecting a PS 2 MOUSE ccs 168 USING a printer occ sees sscssssessssesssssssseseesneeees 169 Connecting a parallel printer cee 170 Setting UP your printer ucts 171 Using an external MONI cece 174 Connecting the display device 175 Directing the display output when you turn on the COMPUTED uo ccscccecescssessscsessessscseessssscssessesseesssteenessanees 177 Adjusting the quality of the external display 177 WACO MIAUIS issscarcosanassesnesecssnerssnnveranessap asapnenapraneniarens 1 8 Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module 0 eee 178 Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module 0 0 0 0 178 USING AN EXPANSION device 179 Chapter 8 Toshiba UtilitieS occ 181 FIN GSSO ecscscssssssesesssssesssessssessessessssssssessssesssesssssenseeseansnes 182 Starting FN CSSC eects 182 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 184 Viewing existing key assignments 185 Changing or removing existing key assignments 186 Hotkey utility ee 186 Toshiba Console eeeesseeeeeeesereessrrresrrrrrssrrrersrrrsreerrrnn 187 Customizing Your COmMpUtEr uu cece 188 NOTWOPK cect csessscssssstscsessnetsesnetseseeenecneneen 189 Security vo eeeeccscescssesstsestestestsessscsstessesstetensetenenessen 189 Power Management 189 Slim SelectBay and DOCKING 192 Mobile Extension Service 192 Slim SelectBay Service u
103. ed Glows amber when the battery is charging Glows green when the battery is fully charged Does not glow 1f there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator light Glows to indicate that wireless device is currently in use 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 86 38 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 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 85 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 compu
104. efore 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 78 Va 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 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 1 3 4 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 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 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 To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point
105. ening and closing it Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily and never use it to lift the computer Screen Keyboard Speaker Keyboard indicator panel Programmable buttons System Primary Secondary AccuPoint II indicator panel button button buttons Power 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 104 Screen The computer s screen 1s 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 36 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features turn system functions on and off For more information on how to use the internal keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 82 For information on using an external keyboard see Connecting external optional devices on page 166 Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel lights on page 37 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 fur
106. er s BE parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide Expansion Options 1 11 Using a printer oa gt 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 92 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 Mm TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturers disk that came with your printer you can use It to install the printer on f your computer he manufacturers disk may include additional drivers and fonts 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 Expansion Options Using a printer gt Printers and Faxes DBR ir Fie Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back Q9 pa Search E Folders Ei Printer Tasks a Add a printer S Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Ot
107. er 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 264 ee serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some a E 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 Sika operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk The symbol Gn MS DOS _ generally a drive letter system prompt followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See acti
108. er begin at step 1 Otherwise go to step 2 1 Click Start Turn Off Computer then select Turn Off The operating system shuts off the computer a 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the computer i HINT Using an optional Y cable allows you to connect a f PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 port A simultaneously 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information To use both the PS 2 mouse and the AccuPoint II set this up when you have loaded the operating system Using a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint Il To configure the PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint II Expansion Options 1 69 Using a mouse 1 Click Start then Control Panel The operating system displays the Control Panel window 2 Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Ga 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab 4 Under Pointing Devices Options select one gt Auto selected configures the PS 2 mouse to work when it is connected at power on or the AccuPoint II to work otherwise Auto selected is normally the default option Simultaneous configures both the AccuPoint I mouse and PS 2 mouse to work with the computer at the same time You must reboot the computer for the settings to take effect HINT When Auto selected is the default the computer cant detect a PS 2 mouse if y
109. er again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Windows Turn Off Computer command Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk For more information see Powering down the computer on page 105 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 Closing the display panel When you 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 If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again Getting Started 53 Turning off the computer If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on Ifyou have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Enabling Hibernation on page 195 5 4 Getting Started Turning off the computer Blank Page Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect devices that can increase the capabilities of your Satellite Pro 6000 Series computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can
110. er and resume playing the DVD F Next move to the next chap PgDn ter and resume playing the DVD F E Fast forward move quickly F forward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time None slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location Maximizing the video window 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 1n the video window Exploring Your Options 1 D Using playlists Using playlists z TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format A and the 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 A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button 7 The Playlist window appears lt F u My Network Places Selected files Add Delete
111. er 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 packaged with your computer or visit the Web site toshibaaccessories com 1 8 Expansion Options Using an expansion device Blank Page Chapter 8 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes 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 181 1 82 Toshiba Utilities F n 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 u
112. er 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 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 could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that W observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items G O17 Other documentation 2 Other icons used Va 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 ce y7 DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition ofa term used in the text nA Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this user s guide An 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 drive
113. eres of settings for power management ou see can change which mode your computer it using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes Plugged in Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibernation 26 days Details F Running on batteries High Power E DVD Playback Presentation Le Super Long Lite 4 Create copy Greate aem Baie Ues Ea Greate aem Daae Us a W Show Power Saver Properties icon an the taskbar 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 0 Toshiba Console The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along wi
114. ergy Star compliance As an Energy Star partner Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy Star Compliant Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org 14 Blank Page Contents Introduction oo eeeeeccseseeessscscstssstscscssesssetsteseeesensesteetensenenens 23 This QUIDE cece csescssescssescsesssssessesseseretsenneen 23 Safety 0 Sr 24 Other ICONS used 25 Other documentation s0eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrereeerreerrereeen 25 To ANZ 20 0 0 S 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around c eee 2 Making Sure you Nave everything 2 Front with the display panel closed ue 20 Back with rear panel closed uu cece 29 Back with rear panel OPN ccc 30 Right SIDC ccc csesceescesssesssesssscssssesssstesssseseeneeneneeeens 31 eS 0 31 UNCOrSId6 ec ccecscescssescssescssesesssscssesssssssssesteseeneeseceeeens 33 Keyboard and display features 34 Front with the display panel Opel 34 Indicator Panel lights 36 Keyboard indicator panel lights wo eee 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started ecco 39 16 Selecting a place TO WOKK ceescccces esses eeeseesesseseseeen 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping your
115. etter 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 20 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help 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
116. evertheless 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 When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 0 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information 9 The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which
117. ew of using the Internet 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 information on connecting a modem see Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 78 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 lt Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address 1 A Exploring You
118. formation about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 195 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 Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but 1t 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 1t 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 system 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 Learning the Basics 1 00 Powering down the computer When starting up again the computer returns to the mode
119. four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers providing a true surround sound experience If you have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound If you have an S PDIF compliant sound card select Enable S PDIF output This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver 5 Inthe Vocal options box select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows Exploring Your Options 1 5 Customizing WinDVD No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers 6 Inthe Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable It 7 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button Setting display properties 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 Onthe WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 3 Inthe Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front Properties iW Lock aspect ratio Startup in full screen mode M osp Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 19 Exploring Your Options
120. 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 271 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this 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 Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 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 bla
121. he 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 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 219 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or hi gher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor
122. he right side of the window In the left part of the window double click Wordpad The operating system opens Wordpad a To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics 89 Starting a program 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 A Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For vou Open vl Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box 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 Accessories Wordpad then click OK If you don t 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 00 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing Mm TECHNICAL NOT
123. he 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 206 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working See your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of f 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 l
124. her Places G Control Panel 3 Scanners and Cameras O My Documents A My Pictures ig 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 Q 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 or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for pou To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next Expansion Options 1 13 Using a printer The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP Professional operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual If the printer you are setting up gt 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 d
125. hiba Internet Web sites csesseeeseeseeseeseeseeees 234 Toshiba s worldwide offices oo eet csesteseseeseseeseseseeeee 230 Appendix A Hot KeyS c cece 239 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors uu cece 241 Appendix C Video MOde S ccceescsesssesssesesssseseesseesen 249 COSS LA vos eeecesceseesescescsescssessssessssessssessssessessstsesssstsnssteensneesees 251 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 6000 Series computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find that your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 23 24 Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through this chapter to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in ord
126. icator panel Sliding the display latch opens the computer s display panel For more information see Keyboard and display features on page 34 The system indicator panel consists of several lights that provide information about various system functions For more information see Indicator panel lights on page 36 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 headphone jack allows you to 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 The microphone jack allows you to connect an external microphone or other audio input device to the computer Finding Your Way Around 20 Making sure you have everything Back with rear panel closed Cooling vent USB ports DC IN socket PS 2 port DC IN socket Lets you plug in the AC adapter Cooling vent Provides ventilation to keep the computer s processor from overheating The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the computers processor make sure you dont block the cooling vent ao USB ports The USB Un
127. ination of power management options To do this Click Start then Control Panel and click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon Ga NOTE Control Panel must be set to Classic View for the Toshiba Power Saver icon is visible 14 Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options 15 For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 195 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 Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window 126 Power Management Additional options for power QIsse 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 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 195 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 if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options gt 9 gt
128. ingapore Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsvdegen Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden 23 Q lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Switzerland United Kingdom Ozalid AG Toshiba Information Systems Herostrasse 7 U K Ltd 8048 Z rich Toshiba Court Switzerland Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Venezuela Toshiba America Information InterPC de Venezuela Systems Inc Esquina Calle 4 y Calle 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard Edificio Tepal Piso 3 Irvine California 92618 La Urbina United States Caracas 1073 Venezuela The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn oe This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Qn Instant password security F1 Fn This hot key blanks the display 239 2 4 0 Hot Keys Instant password security Without a password With a The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and a
129. ion 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 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 256 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
130. is 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 291 252 me 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 programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association way 253 RAM random access memory RF
131. is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider Using SPANworks 2000 The SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced meeting productivity between networked computers You can do such Exploring Your Options 1 3 An overview of using the Internet things as transfer files between two computers broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines set up electronic business cards and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity Ia NOTE Before using SPANworks you must establish a E network link between computers To access SPANworks 2000 F 1 Double click the SPANworks icon on the desktop 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network 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 1 3 GS Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet The World Wide
132. its useful life Try replacing it lf Something Goes Wrong 271 3 Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display 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 control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign 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
133. ity 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 The Turn Off Computer command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when choosing Turn Off Computer No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off Computer uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using To power down the computer using the Turn Off Computer command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Turn Off 1 00 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Turn off computer Restart _Cancel_ Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box 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 Using Standby on page 110 Ga 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
134. iversal Serial Bus ports provide a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices a diskette drive and a video camera USB allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors J if 30 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything oe PS 2 port Lets you connect an optional PS 2 compatible mouse or keyboard You can use an optional Y cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port Back with rear panel open Serial port Parallel port Network port Modem port C RGB port Lets you connect an external monitor or projector Parallel port Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device fener The Network port RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet network cable Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephon
135. jects 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 from reading the data properly 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 1n 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 08 Learning the Basics Using PC Cards Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards V4 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 73 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 Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Donot remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card
136. l Printer External monitor 160 16 Expansion Options Devices for office computing PC Cards Expansion devices Some are Toshiba devices others are standard computer components The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba s Web site toshibaaccessories com or through the accessories information packaged with your computer Connecting external optional devices You can connect an external PS 2 keyboard or a PS 2 mouse EJ through the PS 2 port on the back of your computer If you use an optional Y cable you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port You can connect a serial mouse through the serial port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the back of your computer 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 6 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 computer s PS 2 mouse keyboard port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard CAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach NN the external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard with
137. lear Clear the current Fnkey assignment 2 yh Cancel A Help We Confirm all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Toshiba Utilities F n esse T OD Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information 3 Click OK Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 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 that will appear in the popup list 3 Tocreate 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 Professional operating system documentation 4 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
138. lide the battery release latch to release the battery Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer 122 Power Management 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 124 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 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 Power Management 1 23 Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions gt 9 gt gt 9 Never try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Do not touch the metal
139. lose the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Exploring Your Options 1 53 Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD resumes normal playback Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 Onthe WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Properties General Audio Display gt Current regions ir Player settings zj Default DVD dive 2 West Europe Japan South Africa fw Auto play f 3 South East Asia f 4 Australia Spanish America gt View 5 Russia East Europe Africa I Tool bar C 6 China W Status bar Remaining times until permanent a Iv Player Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 19 Exploring Your Options Customizing WinDVD Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM drive the autoplay default option a
140. ly or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 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 gt Built in display only Built in display and external device simultaneously gt External device only 5 8 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key wm TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings V4 using the Display Properties Box For more information on switching the display output see Connecting the display device on page 175 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 m TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous L modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the e
141. 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 light a with the on off light cy When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command 1 1 GS Power Management Running the computer on battery power 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 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon yu NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic E View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears sl Toshiba Power Saver Properties X Power Save Modes Hibernate Tey The Power Save Modes are a seres of settings for power management you een can change which mode your computer i using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes S Plugged al i Power source et Ful Power Create copy AC power el Battery remaining lets ane Life on Standby 116 hours eels Life on Hibernati
142. menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to Step 3 otherwise continue with Step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed OO Learning the Basics Starting a program 3 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 1 2 3 Click Start then point to All Programs Click Windows Explorer 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 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on t
143. mputer while it E when you turn the computer on To set the PS 2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II 1 Click Start Settings then point to Control Panel Connecting Other External Devices 61 Connecting a local printer 2 Double click the Toshiba HWSetup icon 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab then click Simultaneous Connecting a local printer CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computers power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both Before you can connect a printer you need to know whether it uses a serial or a parallel interface Check the printer s documentation If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode choose parallel because it 1s faster You also need a suitable printer cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE If your printer is EGP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable These instructions assume you have a parallel printer which is the most common type of interface To connect the printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s Eo parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide 62 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an external diskette drive o CY o To the computer To the printer Ide
144. n 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 258 on 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 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 characte
145. n so you may take the necessary steps to save your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start then Control Panel 1 20 Power Management Changing batteries 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon Ga Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option 4 Click the Details button 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 Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Install a secondary battery module in the computer s SelectBay Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batteries CAUTION When handling battery packs dont 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 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer Power Management 1 271 Changing batteries 4 Turn the computer over 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position towards the center of the computer slide it towards the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 S
146. nd which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding 1s part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada Ga NOTE Most DVD ROM drives let you change the region code usually between one and five times Once a drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Fay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent Dox on the General properties tab To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM drive letter Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive In the View box select the items you want displayed when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window Exploring Your Options 1 55 Customizing WinDVD Status bar is the bar that is di
147. nd System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from 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 probabl
148. nd off 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 45 for details 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 NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive bi Learning the Basics 1 05 Powering down the computer Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Computer Standby and Hibernation wm TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to L power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activ
149. ndow appears 200 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password 3 Select Security ft TOSHIBA Console T Po EAT k aT Supervisor User password password Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 5 6 7 Click the Supervisor password icon Select Not Registered Enter the correct password Click OK then click OK again to exit 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 For further assistance and solutions use Toshiba s support tool VirtualTech to help diagnose and solve possible problems If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 201 202 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window
150. ng batteries occ sescescsscsssssescsstesesesesen 120 Taking care of your battery 123 Safety 0105107210110 Sr 123 Maximizing battery life cusses 123 Disposing Of USEC batteries sseseesesseseesssesesseeeen 124 Conserving POWET u eeececcscescssessessescestestsstsssesstseeseeseen 124 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 125 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 125 Additional options for DOWEY ccscss cscs 126 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options cee 127 Exploring the desktop 127 Finding your way around the deSkto cseee 127 Exchanging data with another computer 130 Transferring files 131 Getting help transferring fil S cece 131 Setting Up for COMMUNICATIONS cece 131 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 133 Connecting your computer to a network uu 133 An overview of using the Internet eee 13 Fhe Internet 137 The World Wide Web uu 138 Internet Service Providers 138 Connecting to the Internet occas 138 Surfing the Internet 139 Internet features 0 cessscses sees ssesssstseseetseeseeeeeee 139 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 140 Exploring audio features oo sees sees eeseeeeenees 140 Playing an audio CD ccc cscs 141 Creating a CDi cccccccscsscsessescsscssssssseesessesstseseeseess 142 Recording sounds ou ececesseeseseeetseseseescseseseeeeeeees 142 Using external speakers or headphones
151. nk 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 271 5 Resolving a hardware conflict The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 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 tha
152. nment 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 cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits N
153. nnot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2001 by Toshiba American Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the 12 U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations 1s prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
154. now which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device lf Something Goes Wrong 209 Resolving a hardware conflict For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 209 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other contlicts that make one or more 2 devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel
155. nsole window appears 1 88 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console t TOSHIBA Console A _ Customizing our Hotkey Assignment Sin Select TOSHIBA Bay t Docking Hardwa Customize pour computer to suit pour personal and works habits Sample Toshiba Console window The Toshiba Console offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Security Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse 9 Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 182 Slim SelectBay amp Docking Toshiba Hardware Toshiba Utilities 1 89 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 gt 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 44 double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears 190 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibermate The Power Save Modes are a s
156. nt should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability
157. ntifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 92 Connecting an 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 external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting Other External Devices 63 Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer 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 on using headphones or external speakers see Using a compact disc drive on page 93 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
158. o diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Using VirtualTech Using VirtualTech VirtualTech is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on your computer VirtualTech will make your computing experience easier and more fulfilling by assisting you when you have questions run into problems or need help with your computer or programs To access VirtualTech double click the VirtualTech icon located on your computer s desktop VirtualTech offers a library of solutions to common computer problems These are arranged in easy to navigate topics like software hardware and the Internet It als
159. o provides a set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information Check and inform you of any updates whenever you go online To load an update click yes Runa detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system s hardware and software information This report is also accessible to Toshiba s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically Senda message electronically with your questions directly to our InTouch Center A representative will address your situation and contact you lf 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 233 If you need further assistance Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer f
160. oes 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 1s 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 8 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 Expansion Options Using an external monitor 10 11 12 If you want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No Click Next Click Finish The Windows XP Professional operating system prints a test page To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Z TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP Professional operating System Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for turther instructions Using an external monitor Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect other e
161. ol Panel then click Toshiba HWSetup NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Ga 9 Select the Password tab 10 Click Not Registered 11 Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK m TECHNICAL NOTE You have three tries to enter the correct password After an incorrect try an Incorrect Password f dialog box will appear Click OK to reenter the password After three incorrect tries this message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required to regain access You will need to turn off the computer then reboot 12 Click Exit Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs Toshiba Utilities 1 QO Using a supervisor password Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears Select Security ft TOSHIBA Console F Eri i Supervisor Lser password Dasswor Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 5 6 7 Click the Supervisor password icon Select Registered Enter a password then enter it again to verify Click OK Deleting a supervisor password 1 2 Click Start then click All Programs Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console wi
162. on a o 26 dave a Running on batteries j CA High Power E DVD Playback z Ge Presentation Unde super Long Life ae ii E Details About M Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar TOSHIBA Cancel l Appi 2 Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box Power Management 1 1 Q What to do when the battery alarm sounds 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 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 he computer needs this time to check the battery remaining capacity and perform its calculations at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if youre working in temperatures below 50 degrees W WARNING The computer drains battery power more quickly 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 195 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite Pro 6000 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge conditio
163. ong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in To connect the computer to an external power source 1 Connect the socket end of the power cable to the AC adapter 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter oco 2 Connect the DC OUT end of the AC adapter cable to the DC IN jack at the back of the computer Connecting the AC adapter cable to the computer 3 Insert the plug end of the power cable into a live wall outlet The AC power light gt on the system indicator panel glows green 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 1s malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and Getting Started 4f Turning on the computer remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 201 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
164. ory module errrr 68 Using Slim SelectBay modules cesses 69 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 10 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 71 Inserting and removing Nard drives seser 1 Inserting and removing PC Cards 13 Inserting a PC Card ictus 13 Removing a PC Card wu eccccsscscsessecesesseeeeeen 15 Inserting and removing Bluetooth modules 16 setting up a PC Card for your computer 76 Using Secure Digital Cards wesc ese 76 Inserting an SD Media Card 1 Removing an SD Media Card cccscssesessssesesseeseen 1 Connecting your modem to a telephone line 0 0 18 Connecting to a phone NINE cscs 18 Chapter 4 Learning the BaSICS 0 c ccc 81 COMPUTING TIPS woes cesesesestestssesesteeteeenseeee 81 Using the keyboard ou cccccccsceescesesceseseessseestcsseeeeeneen 62 Character keys w ccccscscscssescsscsssssssssssssssesseseensesseens 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 83 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys woe eescseescesessescsssssssesssseseeeeeseen 84 FUNCTION Keys o cececcsessscsssscsesssscsssessesssstsssssscsssstsessensenesees 64 Windows special KEYS cccescsceee cesses 64 Overlay keys weccsccscssesesesssscssessesessstessessesseensessenens 85 Starting a program c eects ssessseeeeeeeees 8 Starting a program from the Start Menu 8 Starting a program from Windows Explorerv 88 sta
165. ou connect it after booting the computer This can be changed in Toshiba Hardware Setup 5 Click OK A message appears stating The changes will take effect next time the machine is rebooted Reboot the machine now 6 Click Yes The computer reboots and the PS 2 mouse is activated 1 Expansion Options Using a printer Using a printer Before you can connect a printer you must determine whether it requires a parallel serial 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 wm TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is ECP or IEEE L compliant make 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 comput
166. ou 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 is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 207 The computer is not accessing 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 the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device 20 4 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 discharge
167. ouse connects to the PS 2 port An optional Y cable lets you connect both devices to the port simultaneously Any serial device can connect to the serial port 1 00 Learning the Basics Using a computer lock 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 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 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 Also any device in the PC Card slots are now secured to the computer by the locking mechanism Learning the Basics 1 0 Caring for your computer Locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 116 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker
168. phone line Don t connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem 80 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Now youre 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 Si Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 131 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips gt 9 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 90 for further information cr HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk a intervals See your software documentation for etails 0l 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 place It s
169. posite port 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 plug on the video port adapter included with your computer and connect the other end of the video port adapter cable to the video out port on the left side of the computer 3 Turn on the external video device Connecting Other External Devices 4 Using external display devices 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 57 Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this C 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 57 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 on
170. printer drivers as shown in Setting up your printer on page 171 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 Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 132 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up
171. r Options Exploring audio features 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 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 newsgroup 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 1s 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 Explo
172. r on password functions Toshiba Utilities 1 O Setting user passwords 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 AccuPoint II and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball 1 To unlock your system gt 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 Setting a user password To register a password for the instant and power on password functions 2 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then click Toshiba HWSetup NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon G Select the Password tab Click Registered Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK OA A A U Type the password again 1n the Verify Password box and click OK 7 Click Exit 1 08 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Disabling a user password To cancel the password that supports the instant and power on password functions 8 Open the Start menu click Contr
173. r provide various memory configurations When additional memory is added or original Connecting Other External Devices 65 Adding memory memory replaced it is recommended that you use only compatible 133 MHz memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory such as 66 MHz the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs remove the invalid memory and return your machine back to its original configuration or contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 for additional help Since your computer was built to order it should have enough memory to run your current applications However if your requirements change you can install extra memory up to a maximum of 512 MB Memory module sizes Additional memory is easy to install Memory modules come in the following sizes 128 MB PC133 DDRAM 256 MB PC133 DDRAM 512 MB PC133 DDRAM The computer has two memory expansion slots The following table shows the possible memory configurations emory Module Size Memory Module Size Total Memory slot A slot B 128 MB 128 MB 384 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 66 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 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
174. rd 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 1s usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk 1s 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 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 260 interlaced A method of refreshing a comp
175. rder 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 wav 255 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the informat
176. rial 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 twage 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 butto
177. ring Your Options 1 4 Exploring audio features Playing an audio CD Fie View Play Tools Help p Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The 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 Windows Media Player T m 4 E Playlisti os DO Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copy to CD or Device Skin Chooser Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button W 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 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Creating a CD Your computer may come with a DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write files Gncluding music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD Rewritable CD RW disc The Easy CD Creator program controls the drive s CD RW features Easy CD Creator 5 copies music
178. rning on the power For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel see Indicator panel lights on page 36 Getting Started 49 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 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 Il pointing device The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II 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 eee eee Internet Back button Teer AccuPoint II pointing device SS a Universal scroll C2 Co Primary AccuPoint II button C3 Secondary AccuPoint Il button AccuPoint II pointing system HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computers serial port USB port or PS 2 port For information see Using a mouse on page 107 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 50 Getting Started Setting up your software The primary AccuPoint II button corresponds to the primary typically left mouse button When a step instructs you to click or
179. rom whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number 23 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product infor mation in the USA toshiba ca Canad
180. rresponsible 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 CD ROM and diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures 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 Power Management 1 25 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 Professional In Windows XP Professional you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own comb
181. rs that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus way 250 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 ha
182. rt the problem and any error error code to your supplier s Technical Support lf Something Goes Wrong 22 5 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 drive found or DVD disc Ensure the This may be caused by one disc is a valid type DVD of the following Video Video CD or audio No disc in the DVD ROM CD drive No DVD ROM drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the 226 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 incl
183. rting a program from the Run dialog box 89 SAVING your WOKK vce ecscsccccscescessesesessscsstseeesteenenenseeeens 90 Printing YOUF WOFK ececcescsessescseesesceestsessseesetseeesesneeeen 92 USING a COMPACT CISC drive uo ccc ceesceeseeses testes 93 Inserting COMPACT CISCS oo cece cesses eee 94 REMOVING COMPACT CISCS s es 96 Caring for CDs and DVDS uu 97 USING PC Card wu cescsscssssssscessessssesessesseeeseeseens 98 18 LOLS 10 0100 ro 98 Using SD Media cards 99 Using your computer at the OFFICE eeesseseeeseeseseseeees 99 USING a computer IOCK u ccc esess sees eseseseeeeees 100 Caring for your Computer 101 Cleaning the COMPUTED cece 101 Moving the COMPUTEL ccc 102 Backing UP your WOMK ccccessesesesssessseseessscssestsesseeeeeee 102 Restoring your WOFK c cseseeescssescstessscessscssestsessseeseeeenes 103 Preparing for Communications 103 Different ways to turn the computer on and off 104 Powering down the COMPUTEY c ccc 105 Using Turn Off COMpUtEr cee 105 USING Hibernation 108 USING StANADY ccc csceescsscsssssssssssssseeeeseeeeen 110 Toshiba s online resources 113 Chapter 5 Power Management 115 Toshiba s energy saver design 115 Running the computer on battery Dower ccs 116 Charging the batteries ou ccc 116 Monitoring battery DOWEP usec 117 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 0 119 Changi
184. s 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 You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ 4 amp and lt MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Q Learning the Basics Printing your work 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 1s 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 Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using a printer on page 170 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
185. s 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 Inserting compact discs To insert a compact disc into the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive s eject button Learning the Basics Q Using a compact disc drive The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 5g HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off S 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open 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 and DVDs on page 97 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Positioning the disc in the drive 96 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Dont touch the surface of e the disc Dont stack discs If you
186. s 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 omy 261 megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A 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 pro
187. self comfortable 40 Other precautions oo 43 Setting UP your COMPUTED eects sseseescsseseseeee 44 Connecting to A POWEF SOUICE ccccseseseeseseseeseeseeees 45 Turning ON the COMPUTED cece eee 41 Opening the display panel ccc 47 Turning ON The POWED ou eects 48 Using the AccuPoint II pointing CeVIC eee 49 Setting UP your Software 50 Setting up other devices 5 Turning off the Computer 52 Closing the display panel uv 52 Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices 55 Using external display devices D5 Connecting the display G VICC ees 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the COMPULET rr of Adjusting the quality of the external display D8 Video limitations ooo cece cseesesesessscesestsestsesseetseeseeeneen D8 Using an external keyboard 59 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 59 USING a MOUSE eeiseeeiseeeiseeeiseeissrresrrinnrnrnnnrinnnrinnnrnenrrresnrnns 60 Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint Il 60 Connecting a local printer ccc 61 Connecting an external diskette Arie 62 Connecting external speakers or headphones 63 CONNECTING a Microphone 63 USING an expansion device 64 Adding MEMOSY s seeesseeeesssersersrsssrsssrrissrrinsrrinsrrinsrrresrrresnrnns 64 Memory module SIZES eee cece cesses 65 Installing a memory MOMUIE eee 66 Removing a mem
188. sing 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 Professional 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 then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Toshiba Utilities 1 63 F n esse amp Fn esse Assignments Options Help 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 St
189. sk read write 2 computer customizing 188 non system disk or disk error message 204 not accessing disk drives 203 precautions 44 turning off 52 warning resume failure message 204 computer on battery power 116 computer placement 41 computer setup 44 computer friendly environment 39 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 134 control panel playback 148 control panel playback buttons 148 control panel WinDVD 147 cooling vent 29 copyright 11 cover expansion memory 34 CPU fan 29 mx 269 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 84 cursor control light 37 D desktop major features 127 desktop exploration 127 desktop icons 128 device expansion 64 Device Manager 209 checking properties 210 disabling a device 209 210 device serial 30 devices keyboard 59 memory module 65 mouse 60 DirectX Foundation 221 disconnection modem 5 Disk Defragmenter 217 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 217 missing files trouble accessing a disk 216 running slow 216 diskette drive can t insert a diskette 217 can t read a diskette 218 connecting 62 external connecting 62 display doesn t look normal flickers 214 external monitor not working 215 external adjusting 178 LCD 35 screen is blank 214 display device connecting 56 external 55 video 55 display features 34 display hot key 177 display latch 28 display modes kot key 244 display output settings 57 177 display panel closing 52 opening 28
190. sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user 1s 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 1s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio T V technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba Is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computers serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate
191. splayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window Player is the WinDVD control panel 5 Click OK to save your settings Setting audio properties TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format f and the 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 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 Onthe WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 3 In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the format and attributes for the current audio track 1 5 Exploring Your Options Customizing WinDVD Properties mudo channels 3 C Curent audio track i 2 soeaker mode Format ll Attributes m Vocal options Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 4 Inthe Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have
192. st Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 98 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 on A U 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 29 8 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 conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 209 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is no
193. t 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 216 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 2 Click Start then click My Computer Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do lf Something Goes Wrong 271 Resolving a hardware conflict this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories a
194. t 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 1s secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 229 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 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
195. te and the screws S Turn the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory 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 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Connecting Other External Devices 69 Using Slim SelectBay modules EN Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws S Turn the computer over and restart it 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 CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD RW drive A writable rewritable drive 10 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay modules CD RW DVD combo drive with both CD RW and DVD drive 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 a
196. ter 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 39 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work e 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 changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care an
197. terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may do permanent damage Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery When you need to replace the main battery use an identical battery from the same manufacturer Maximizing battery life If you re not going to use the computer for a long period remove the battery pack Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare Make sure your computer is turned off when you re replacing the battery pack Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight 124 Power Management 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 if 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 i
198. th the estimated 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 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the 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 1 09 Toshiba Utilities Slim SelectBay and Docking The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate 1t with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Slim SelectBay and Docking This utility allows you to hot or warm dock undock the Common Dock system safely from your PC Plus you may remove or install a Slim SelectBay device while your computer is on or hibernating Mobile Extension Service The W
199. 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 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 Glossary 25 disk A round flat piece of mate
200. the computers power on can damage the external keyboard the computer or both You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you use an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the computer s PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports Using a mouse If you prefer you can use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a PS 2 compatible mouse a serial mouse or a USB mouse Mm TECHNICAL NOTE A Serial mouse disables the V4 AccuPoint Il With a PS 2 mouse you can choose to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Connecting a serial mouse To connect a serial mouse connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer Once connected the mouse 1s ready to use 1 6 Expansion Options Using a mouse Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information 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 Connecting a PS 2 mouse CAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse Connecting a PS 2 mouse with the computers nea power on can damage the mouse the computer or both If you are connecting a mouse after you have started using the comput
201. the computers screws use a stanaard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition eee Aa The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 105 2 Unplug the computer CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computers power on may damage the computer the module or both e 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down Connecting Other External Devices 6 Adding memory a 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place and lift the cover of the memory module bay Removing the memory module cover surface to discharge any Static electricity you may have built up lo avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal e 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover pla
202. ther information see Using the AccuPoint II pointing device on page 49 System indicator panel These lights provide status information about various system functions See the following section for a description of each panel light Indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer 0 0 8 0 0 fC eB oaouSet 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 Glows green when the computer is on Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command May flash amber if the computer is overheating Finding Your Way Around 3 Keyboard and display features Kp 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 Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged For more information see Monitoring battery power on page 117 Hard disk drive light Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use Slim SelectBay indicator light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay if install
203. tility 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 1s expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your comput
204. to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon yw NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic E View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Inthe Running on batteries section click the Details button then the System Power Mode tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists Learning the Basics 1 0 Powering down the computer 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 Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings 4 These settings control system standby properties oe m Wher press the power button Power Off a When close the lid Hiberate 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 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 7 Click OK again then close the Control Panel Ga NOTE For more in
205. type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters 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 Learning the Basics 8 Starting a program 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 The Windows XP Professional operating system displays the All Programs
206. u 193 Toshiba Hardware Setup uu c cccccc cscs 193 Toshiba Power Saver utility cesses 195 Enabling Hibernation 195 Setting user passwords 196 Using an instant password l 197 Setting a user PASSWOMCL u eects cesses 197 Disabling a user PASSWOML ccesccesseseseseeseetee tees 198 Using a supervisor password uu cece 198 Setting a supervisor password 198 Deleting a supervisor paSSWword eeesrerrerrn 199 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong uu eee 201 Problems that are easy to fiX 201 Problems when you turn on the computer c00 203 The Windows operating system is not working 204 Using Startup options to fix problems 205 Internet problems 206 The Windows XP operating system can help you 206 Resolving a hardware conflict 20 A plan of C 0 20 Resolving hardware conflicts on your OWN 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 209 Memory problems 211 Power and the batteries ccc 211 Keyboard problems uu ecco 213 22 Display problems 213 Disk drive problems uuu cece 215 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 218 Sound SYSTEM problems uu ecco 225 PC Card problems uu secs 226 Printer PrODIEMS 0 cesses 229 Modem ProbleMs 0 c cesses 230 Develop good COMPUTING habits 00 cece 230 USING Virtualech s es 232 If you need further assistance 232 Before you Call 239 Contacting Toshiba 233 Other Tos
207. ude 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 98 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 come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checkli
208. ult settings when you restart your system Toshiba Utilities 1 Qp 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 then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE Control Panel must be set to Classic View for the Toshiba Power Saver icon Is visible 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
209. upported by the computer display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns of the following tables are defined as follows Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor Max Vertical Refresh Rate is the scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors only This table lists the video modes for your computer 249 250 Video Modes Max Vertical Type Resolution LCD colors CRT Colors Refresh Rate CRT VGA 640 x 480 16 256 64K 16M 16 256 64K 16M 60 75 85Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 800 x 600 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 60 75 85Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1024x 768 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 60 75 85Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1280x 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 60 75Hz 1024 virtual display non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1600x 256 64K 256 64K 60Hz 1200 virtual display non interlaced 64K colors Glossary G TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in th
210. uration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable lf Something Goes Wrong 271 Q Resolving a hardware conflict followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adaptor is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused 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 t
211. usly Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the Satellite Pro 6000 Series computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you Il probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Don t worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key You can set up this 60 Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HW Setup icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 193 yaw NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic E View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a serial mouse or a PS 2 compatible mouse A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint II A PS 2 compatible mouse allows you to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint Il When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint II or both CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage i is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the mouse I NOTE If you connect a PS 2 mouse to the co
212. uter lock on page 100 The PC Card slots allow you to connect PCMCIA compatible devices to the computer These slots can accommodate two Type I or Type I PC Cards or one Type M PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 73 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a slot can aamage the computers circuitry The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay 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 69 SD Media card slot Lets you insert SD Media cards for additional RAM or data storage Wi Fi Bluetooth power switch available only on Wi Fi or Bluetooth systems Lets you turn on a Wi Fi or Bluetooth module on your system Finding Your Way Around 33 Making sure you have everything Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot 000 m ae Battery module Battery lock o t Memory module i cover o HDD bay cover 000 000 i T00 Expansion port PC card lock 0 gt E J o0 q 2 7 Battery module Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see
213. uter 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 L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pas
214. ve matrix display UJ 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 209 Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also nternet 206 Blank Page index Numerics 101 key keyboard 83 A AC adapter 45 DC IN socket 29 plugging in 29 AC power cable connectors 247 AC power light 36 accessories carrying cases 102 devices 70 docking solutions 64 memory 64 AccuPoint IT 60 AccuPoint II pointing device 36 49 adapter AC 29 Add Printer Wizard 171 a
215. xternal display devices to one of two available video ports gt 9 A television via the television jack Va TECHNICAL NOTE In the Windows XP Professional operating system you dont need an Internet connection to watch cable or broadcast TV but you must purchase a compatible TV tuner card Expansion Options 1 15 Using an external monitor A video display device such as a video projection unit via the television jack An external SVGA monitor via the video out port Before connecting your television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to your operating system documentation Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s television jack refer to the following section for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting a device to the television jack on page 175 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor on page 176 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the television jack you need a video cable not included with your system 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 pictur
216. xternal video device such as an SVGA monitor 1s capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it 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 Connecting Other External Devices DO Using an external keyboard Ifyou use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the P NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while E keyboard when you turn the computer on CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage T HINT You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time f unless you purchase an optional Y cable Connecting a A Y cable to the computers PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneo
217. y causing the problem Run 271 Q lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 215 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side 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 DVD ROM CD RW drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the 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 config

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